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Philosophy of Strength

Personal trainer Cill O’Connor delves into all things strength training and the philosophy behind living a strong life.

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#139 Rick Nally and I answer your questions

Rick and I answer your questions on strength and conditioning, nutrition, running, hybrid training, and pain and injury. Coaching for Non-Influencers seminar: https://mailchi.mp/2c814065f78b/coaching-for-non-influencers

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#138 Dave Hagerty talks high performance in your thirties

Myself and Dave delve into the keys to enjoying and succeeding with your training in your thirties and beyond - plus some general philosophical discussion about life. Make sure to follow Dave on Instagram @dr.dave.strengthandkindness

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#137 Tony Gentilcore on writing, simple training, and nuance in fitness.

Tony Gentilcore is a highly experienced coach who has worked with athletes and general population to get them stronger and out of pain. He is well known in particular for his writing through both articles and books in the fitness space that help people get the most from their training. Use coupon code 'PHILOSOPHY' to get $100 off the Complete Fit Pro Blueprint workshop in Dublin on October…

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#136 Dean Somerset on how to succeed in coaching

In this episode I’m joined by Dean Somerset to break down what actually leads to success as a coach. We talk about why coaches get stuck, the gap between theory and real-world coaching, and what to focus on if you want to build a career that lasts. Use coupon code 'PHILOSOPHY' to get $100 off the Complete Fit Pro Blueprint workshop in Dublin on October 3rd-4th. Visit the site here:…

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#135 Melody Schoenfeld talks vegan diet myths, strongman, AI in fitness, and more.

Melody Schoenfeld has over 30 years coaching experience and has been voted NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year in 2019. In this episode we discuss vegan diet myths, strongman for average joes, AI in the fitness industry, and the industry's tactic of making women feel insecure to sell products. Follow Melody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5ftoffury1/

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#134 Compound vs isolation exercises: how to use them properly

I break down the difference between compound and isolation exercises, and more importantly, how to actually use them in your training. We’ll cover what each type of exercise is good for, the common mistakes people make, and how to structure your sessions so you’re not wasting time on things that don’t move the needle. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be doing more “big lifts” or more…

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#133 Reddit Rambles 14: Doing everything right but no progress, convincing your significant other to get healthy, and how to measure muscle gain.

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#132 Reddit Rambles 12: Stalling on overhead press, gaining weight after starting training, and waking in the middle of the night.

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#131 Why the smartest people need the simplest plans.

A lot of smart people struggle with lifting because they overthink every decision. They try to optimise the perfect plan, jump between programmes, and end up making no real progress. In this episode, I break down why overthinking happens and what actually matters for getting stronger. You’ll learn the common traps, the basics that never change, and a simple framework you can follow to train with…

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#130: Reddit Rambles 11: Proper gym clothing, back strength imbalances, and lack of motivation.

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