#50 - Maria Hackett On: Overcoming Anxiety, Calisthenics & Strength Training

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Eric and Seán talk to fitness coach Maria Hackett on how getting into the fitness industry helped her overcome her anxiety along with how she got into calisthenics and strength training.In this episode, you will hear about Maria's journey into the fitness world and her training, including: - The journey from feeling lost after the leaving cert to getting into the fitness industry - Overcoming her fears and anxiety in college - How she fell in love with calisthenics and strength-based training- What calisthenics actually involves- Training with the Irish Calisthenics Academy - Challenging Eric to change from "bicep curls for the girls" to be able to do a handstand- Coaching strength training with New Era Coaching- Why she loves the scientific approach to training, assessing and knowing when to push and when to pull back on exercises as opposed to the Instagram Exercises for the likes- "Move well first, Move often..."- The pitfalls of Social Media and proper training for exercise and health- Maria's tips for getting into fitnessYou can continue to follow Maria's journey in the fitness world by following her on Instagram HEREThere is still time to get started with the 5k Challenge. To get involved in the 5k Challenge, be sure to add yourself to our Running Group asap:https://www.facebook.com/groups/anygivenrundayAnd if you are interested in coaching with us, check out our website:https://www.AnyGivenTrainingDay.comThe Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.