PODCAST · health
Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast
by Megan Banahan
Join Megan in a podcast talking all things fitness, fatloss, nutrition and training. Sharing my own experience with health and fitness having struggled massively in my teens with body image and self confidence. Reflect on my journey to where I am now - running my own coaching business both in person and online. Hope you enjoy!
Episodes
-
#60: Learn How to Adapt when Life Get's Busy
In this episode, Megan Banahan discusses how to minimize barriers to achieving fitness goals, especially during busy times like the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of adapting fitness routines to fit individual lifestyles, understanding friction points that hinder workouts, and...
-
#59: How to Actually Set Fitness Goals for 2026 — Without the Restrictive New Year Chaos
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness podcast, Megan discusses how to set realistic fitness goals for the upcoming year without falling into the common traps of restrictive dieting and burnout. She emphasizes the importance of accountability, sustainable habits, and the need to focus on...
-
#58: Cardio vs Weights: What Really Matters for Fat Loss?
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses the ongoing debate of cardio versus weights for fat loss. She breaks down common misconceptions, emphasizes the importance of a caloric deficit, and explores the pros and cons of both cardio and weightlifting. Megan provides...
-
57: Unlocking Weight Loss: Why You're Not Seeing Results
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses the common struggles people face in their weight loss journeys, emphasizing that many individuals are doing everything right but still not seeing results. She highlights the importance of understanding caloric deficits, the...
-
#56: Client Episode - Tanya's journey to finding a new lease of life through gym classes and the online Balanced Method Program
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness podcast, host Megan Banahan interviews her client Tanya, who shares her transformative journey through the Balance Method program. Tanya discusses her initial apprehensions about gym training, the misconceptions she had about weight lifting, and how...
-
#55: How To Reset After A Big Weekend
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses how to reset after a big weekend of indulgence. She emphasizes the importance of ditching guilt, staying hydrated, refueling with nutritious meals, moving your body without punishment, returning to routine quickly, and...
-
#54: Staying On Track Through The Festive Season
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan shares her personal experiences with training and injury leading up to the Dublin Marathon, reflecting on the importance of balance and mindset in fitness. She discusses strategies for maintaining health and fitness during the busy...
-
#53: Annmarie Brady - Balancing running a business, motherhood and fitness
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast, Megan Banahan interviews Anne-Marie Brady, a skin specialist and fitness enthusiast. They discuss the challenges of balancing fitness with a busy lifestyle, the importance of accountability in fitness journeys, and practical strategies for...
-
#52: Claire Toomey - Unlocking the Secrets of Gut Health
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast, nutritionist Claire Toomey discusses the importance of gut health and its impact on overall well-being. She shares her journey into nutrition, the significance of understanding good health, and the signs of gut health issues. Claire emphasizes...
-
#51: Why Your Steps Matter More Than Gym Time & How to Improve Low Energy
In this episode, Megan Banahan discusses the significance of daily movement and its impact on health and fitness. She emphasizes the importance of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) and how it can contribute significantly to calorie burn compared to structured workouts. Additionally, she...
-
Bonus Episode: The Benefits of Structured Meal Timings for Weightloss + The Surprising Truth About Exercise Intensity
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses two crucial topics: the art of meal timing and the impact of exercise intensity on weight loss. She emphasizes that meal timing doesn't need to be perfect but should create a flexible structure that fits into one's lifestyle....
-
Bonus Episode: Bouncing Back From "Off Days" & Understanding Hunger Cues
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses two key topics: how to bounce back from an off day without spiraling and understanding hunger cues. She shares her personal experience of running a marathon and emphasizes the importance of mental resilience in fitness…
more -
#45: Barry Mullin - From Novice to Marathoner, recovery from stress fracture injury, tips for Dublin Marathon training 10 weeks out & top 3 running shoes
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness podcast, Barry Mullin shares his extensive experience in running, discussing his journey from a novice marathon runner to a seasoned athlete. He opens up about overcoming injuries, particularly a stress fracture, and how it has shaped his training...
-
Bonus Episode: Mastering Fat Loss - Protein and Perfectionism
In this episode, Megan Banahan discusses two key strategies for successful fat loss: the importance of front-loading protein in breakfast and overcoming the perfectionist trap in dieting. She emphasizes how starting the day with protein can stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce cravings, while...
-
#44: From Grief to Greatness: Noel's journey into running and an insight into what the GetBetterRunning community is all about
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness podcast, Noel McDonagh shares his transformative journey into running, which began as a way to cope with profound grief after losing his parents. He discusses the challenges he faced, including mental health struggles and a lack of confidence, and how...
-
Bonus Episode: Navigating Scale Fluctuations & Exercise Mindset in Your Fitness Journey
Summary In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses two crucial topics for those on a fat loss journey: scale fluctuations and exercise mindset. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what the scale measures, the reasons behind daily weight changes, and how to...
-
#43: Conor Shaw - His journey into coaching, opening his own gym facility and the importance of having a sustainable approach to fitness
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness podcast, host Megan Bannahan speaks with Connor Shaw, an online coach and owner of the Iron Barn gym in Westmead. Connor shares his journey from being a primary school teacher to becoming a fitness coach, discussing the challenges and rewards of…
more -
Bonus Episode: Why you keep falling off track at the weekends & 5 ways to stop
This is a bonus episode sponsored by my FREE guide - Why you keep falling off track at the weekend & 5 strategic ways to stop! I breakdown 5 key points in this episode that could massively change your overall weekend approach and routine whilst still being able to enjoy yourself! Especially at…
more -
#42: Cian Charlton - Finding Your Stride: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying Running
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness podcast I was joined by Cian Charlton, who is owner of 35 Vintage and Fade Street Kits! Cian LOVES running, he has competed in many races to date achieving incredible times and he gives us a really nice insight inside his journey into running! He…
more -
#41: Dr. Aisling Farrell - Navigating the Fitness Journey/Nutrition/Journaling/Recovery/Menstrual Cycle
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast I'm joined by the wonderful, Dr. Aisling Farrell. We discuss various aspects of fitness, health, and well-being. The conversation covers the challenges of starting a fitness journey, the importance of setting SMART goals, and the distinction...
-
#40: How to re-adjust your routine to stay motivated and on track throughout Summer
In this solo episode, I share practical tips on how to stay on track with your fitness and nutrition goals during the chaotic summer months. I emphasize that it's perfectly okay if your routine isn't perfect and encourage you to think about what a summer version of success looks like, such as...
-
#39: How One Goal Can Refocus Your Entire Life
In this episode of the podcast, I discuss my recent experiences with guests, marathon training journey, and the importance of community in running. I emphasize the significance of setting goals and overcoming the fear of returning to fitness routines. I share insights on building a local running...
-
#38: Trish from Body & Mind - Finding your passion and pursuing it
In this episode I was delighted to welcome Trish Kennedy, known as Body and Mind on social media, shares her inspiring journey into fitness coaching. Trish discusses her lifelong passion for exercise, the importance of making fitness fun, and her mission to help those who struggle with…
more -
#37: Client episode - Olivia's experience of the Sutainable Fat-loss program
In this episode I was delighted to welcome my online client Olivia to the podcast to get her experience working with me on the 8 week Sustainable Fat-loss program. Olivia shares her fitness journey, the challenges she faced due to a knee injury, and how the program helped her focus on nutrition,...
-
#36: Brian Keane - Running, Hyrox & Strength training
In this episode I was delighted to welcome Brian Keane to chat through his experience with running over the years and more recently hyrox. Brian is a prominent figure in the fitness industry and someone I massively look up to being a fellow coach. We discussed various aspects of running…
more -
#35: Conor Keegan - Chatting all things fitness, online coaching, lifestyle changes & life in Oz
In this episode I was delighted to welcome Longford native Conor Keegan who is an online coach helping people with their fitness and fat-loss goals. We chatted through Conor's journey into coaching, what inspired him to pursue the role, his own lifestyle change and moving to Australia. Really...
-
#34: The importance of increasing your NEAT activity levels/Pros vs Cons of high intensity exercise for fat-loss
In this episode I chat through the importance of keeping things simple in the on-set of starting into a fat-loss phase. You will get much more bang for buck out of increasing your NEAT activity levels compared to trying to smash out gym sessions 4-5 days per week! I also chat through the pros vs...
-
#33: The Road to Running my First Marathon
In this episode I chat abit about my running experience to date and how I got started. If you are at that stage in your running journey you might find these tips helpful. I also chat through the importance of strength training for running to prevent injury, the importance of fueling correctly...
-
#32: Open Day recap & what's in the pipeline
After a short break from the podcast, we are back! In this episode I recap on an amazing open day at the gym on June bank holiday just gone, again thanks to everyone for coming along and it was so nice to see some new faces too! I chat through my plans for bringing in a running class to the gym…
more -
#31: Stop losing all your progress on HOLIDAYS with these tips
In this episode I chat through how to approach your holiday getaway especially with regards to nutrition and how to not feel as though you have lost all progress in the aftermath. Some really simple tips on how to approach it with some control and structure whilst also enjoying yourself rather…
more -
#30: How Amy lost over 8kg!
In this episode I welcomed my online client Amy where we chat through her experience on the 8 week Online Sustainable Fat-Loss Program to date, recently joining classes in my gym and her success to date in losing over 8kg! Thoroughly enjoyed this chat! Next intake to the 8 week Sustainable…
more -
#29: How I'm approaching my 8 week fat-loss phase, gym open day, youtube vlogs
Back with another solo episode today to chat through my approach to my own fat-loss journey over the next 8 weeks. Some insight into what will be involved at the gym open day and some updates on teh next intake to my 8 week sustainable fat-loss program! If you have any questions, feel free to…
more -
#28: My first guest appearance with Conor Shaw
I was delighted to be welcomed on the Conor Shaw Fitness Podcast chatting all things from my own fitness background, setting up a business, common misconceptions in the fitness industry and much more! Hope you enjoy and be sure to drop Conor a follow on instagram @conorshawfitness Next intake…
more -
#27: Louise McGuinness - All things Nutrition
In this episode I welcomed Louise McGuinness who is a nutritionist and mind of information in the field. Louise works with a wide variety of clients from general population who have the goal of fat-loss to people with more specific performance goals based around hyrox, crossfit and field sports.…
more -
#26: How to be more Consistent
In this episode I chat through a few common problems that may hinder people's ability to be consistent throughout their fat-loss or fitness journey. I also chat through some strategies and ways that can help you be more consistent. Hopefully this highlights some areas that maybe you can work on…
more -
#25: Amanda McCloone - How to make your fitness journey work for you, breaking the binge restrict cycle, how to structure your weekly & weekend nutrition
In this episode I welcomed my first guest Amanda McCloone who has over a decade of experience working in the fitness industry. Amanda is an online coach and nutritionist who has a field of knowledge, you will get an insight into some top class information and advice in this podcast for making…
more -
#24: What is Food Noise and How to Combat it
In this episode I chat through the topic of 'Food Noise' where people can't stop thinking about food. This is a common struggle for many which sometimes goes unnoticed but once highlighted it can be the changing factor to help them create a better relationship with food, have better structure...
-
#23: 'This is a new way of life' - Louise's journey to date on the Sustainable Fat-Loss Program!
In this episode I welcomed my online client Louise and we had such a great chat about her journey to date on the sustainable fat-loss program. Louise joined the program at the start of January with the hope of finally finding an approach to fitness and nutrition that fits her lifestyle and she…
more -
#22: All you need to know about the weighing scales! What causes fluctuations? How often should you weigh in? and much more...
In this episode I do a complete deep dive around the weighing scales, everything you need to know, from what causes fluctuations, how often it fluctuates, how often you should weigh in and how to use it to your advantage in a fatloss phase. My main aim of this episode is to give people a better...
-
#21: Top tips to help you better manage your SNACK intake
In this episode I dive into a few tips I regularly share with my clients to help them better manage their snack intake and ultimately their cravings and hunger. This is one of the most common questions amoung clients especially those looking to lose fat and build a better structure with their...
-
Bonus ep: 8 week Sustainable Fat-Loss Program Preview
In this bonus episode, I chat through all the details about my 8 week Sustainable Fat-Loss program, whats included, who it's for and all the good stuff ;) If you're someone with a busy lifestyle looking to finally learn how to fit a sustainable routine with fitness and nutrition into your…
more -
#20: Top tips on how to get back into routine after a holiday, weekend or trip away!
In this episode I chat through some top tips for getting back into routine after spending some time away on a holiday or weekend away. It can be difficult to get motivated after a time like this and sometimes our mindset can take a hit, so hopefully these tips help! If you are someone looking for...
-
#19: Importance of drinking water, having balanced meals, fibre intake, meal timings, tracking your snacks, eating from smaller plates & being aware of liquid calories
In this episode, I chat through a range of nutrition hacks and tips I relay to my own clients that will help make the process of sticking to a calorie deficit easier and more sustainable in the long-term. A few of the tips I touched on: 1)Importance and benefits of drinking more water 2)Eating...
-
#18: Weight training vs Cardio, Should you lift heavier for less reps or lighter for more reps
In this episode I chat through the two different forms of cardio and how to best fit them into your routine depending on where you are at in your current state of fitness and training experience. I also give my take on why I don't feel the need to be lifting massively heavy weights in order to…
more -
#17: Q&A - Is protein necessary?, How to approach eating out?, How to improve Digestion?, Tips for training around timeof the month, Scales not moving?, Should you be sore after the gym? Cheat meals!
In this episode I chat through a range of topics and questions that came in from online client feedback and some that came in through my instagram question boxes too. Questions/Topics covered: 1) Is protein intake necessary for fat-loss? 2) How to approach a meal/weekend out & how to make better...
-
#16: Claire's journey to date & how she lost over 15kg!
In this episode I welcomed my online coaching client Claire to the podcast where we chat through her journey so far. I have been working with Claire for over a year now and the progress she has achieved is inspirational. Busy mother looking to make changes to her relationship with food and...
-
#15: Q&A - Hate tracking calories?, Gym classes or specific program, Weightloss plateau, Harder to lose weight as you get older?, Morning routines!
In this episode I chat through a range of topics and questions that came in from online client feedback and some that came in through instagram question boxes too. If you like this style episode please feel free to let me know by dropping me a message on instagram @mb_strengthfitness. Also if you...
-
#14: How Brendan lost 8kg!
In this episode I welcomed my online coaching client Brendan to the podcast where we chat through his achievements and experience to date of working with me through my online coaching service and more recently attending classes in my gym. It has been amazing to watch Brendan grow since October...
-
#13: Don't fall into these traps in the New Year
In this episode I chat through a few traps or misconceptions you may fall victim to in the new year in your approach to getting back on track with fitness and nutrition. Traps you may fall into: 1)Not tracking calories properly or not understanding food quality and content 2)Not training to the...
-
#12: Q&A - Cereal good for breakfast?, How to stay consistent?, How to control cravings?, Getting back into routine, Tracking macros correctly, Tips for running, Advise on being more gym confident!
In this episode I chat through a range of questions that came in through my instagram question box and DMs. If you like this style episode please let me know by dropping me a message on instagram @mb_strengthfitness. Also if you have any questions you would like covered, pop them to me on…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Megan in a podcast talking all things fitness, fatloss, nutrition and training. Sharing my own experience with health and fitness having struggled massively in my teens with body image and self confidence. Reflect on my journey to where I am now - running my own coaching business both in person and online. Hope you enjoy!
HOSTED BY
Megan Banahan
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast have?
Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast currently has 61 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast about?
Join Megan in a podcast talking all things fitness, fatloss, nutrition and training. Sharing my own experience with health and fitness having struggled massively in my teens with body image and self confidence. Reflect on my journey to where I am now - running my own coaching business both in...
How often does Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast release new episodes?
Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast has 61 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast?
You can listen to Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast?
Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast is created and hosted by Megan Banahan.
URL copied to clipboard!