Philosophy of Strength

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

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

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 3rd-4th. Visit the site here: https://somerset-fitness.teachable.com/p/complete-fit-pro-blueprint

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: https://somerset-fitness.teachable.com/p/complete-fit-pro-blueprint?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0

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/

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 targeted work, this will give you a clear answer.Coaching enquiries: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfylhlG-Ojte0w5NAnDIR6RW0MQdxUVlizR3Wb72dz9Og-wBA/viewform

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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 confidence without getting lost in the noise.ONLINE COACHING: https://mailchi.mp/9cb0bf374e72/online-coaching

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In Reddit Rambles, I answer questions from the various fitness-related subreddits. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend!

In this episode, myself and Rick Nally dive into how we landed our very first coaching jobs, navigated the ups and downs of the fitness industry, and ultimately made the leap to full-time online coaching. Tune in for candid stories and the essential business lessons we've learned along the way. Newsletter sign-up for Beyond The Textbook early bird access: https://mailchi.mp/fe5aa1452f25/subscribenow

Myself and fellow online coach Rick Nally reflect on our younger years in sport science education and strength and conditioning - and whether it was useful for becoming professional coaches.

What if your best training week isn’t the one where you hit a PB… but the one where you didn’t quit?In this episode, I explore what progress looks like for me when life is messy and my results are subpar.

Think two days a week isn’t enough to get strong? Think again.In this episode I break down how to build a full-body program on just two days per week, why it actually works better than you’d think, and the key mistakes to avoid. I’ll share real client examples, outline a sample structure, and show you how to make serious progress even with a busy schedule.

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In this podcast I discuss: - Why habits are so important - Why we struggle with them so much - What types of habits to choose- The strategies that allow us to succeedBook a call to see if I could help you finally nail your habits to reach your goals: https://calendly.com/cill-cillianoconnor/consultation

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Cheyne is an exercise physiologist, coach, and fellow metalhead who came to me looking for help taking the mental load of programming off his plate, balancing training with work and life, and becoming a better coach for his own clients.In this episode, we dive into how we got him progressing without burning out, the huge strength gains he’s made, and what he learned about pushing his limits when it comes to training intensityBook a consultation call with me for online coaching: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyCWJ7qHqFpoOKYDiEkU1ihERxpQGLzN1tXT0e33ppVuHx_A/viewform

I break down the important things to consider for getting into online coaching

Nuzlockes are a specific challenge designed to make the Pokemon games more challenging. The rules are pretty simple: 1. If a Pokemon faints, it's considered dead / not usable again 2. You may only catch the first Pokemon you meet on each route 3. You must nickname every Pokemon If you've done this before or had any thoughts on the episode, let me know!

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Myself and Ian's picks for our 5 favourite death metal albums. You can find all the albums in this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ErPjRiFG1bO4lh9nZSGM5?si=64dac05a5bae4d03

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My impression of the first part of this classic video game series.

I give a full breakdown of one of my favourite heavy metal bands' discography, along with the history of the band itself.

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RPE stands for 'Rating of Perceived Exertion'. It has gained popularity year on year within the lifting community as a means of approximating intensity/proximity to failure. However many have criticised it for its accuracy and utility with beginners. Angus and Will are two coaches on the cutting edge of evidence based practice, who have amassed large followings with their no BS approach. In this episode, they give their own takes on the utility of RPE, and how they implement it.

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Conor came to me with recurring back pain that was preventing him from being able to run, and do basic things like play with his kids. Here's what we did to get him stronger than ever and out of pain.

Over a year and a half, I experienced numerous setbacks of back pain and nerve issues. From having to go back to the empty bar on squats and deadlifts, to building back up to where I'm at now, this is what I've learned so far. If you want to try strength training for your own back pain, you can message me on Instagram @dysfunctionalpatterns

I give you advice on who personal training is and is not for, and the most viable paths for creating a career in this highly saturated field.

I do a 2nd round of answering the sometimes silly yet often relatable questions of the various fitness subreddits. As well as some musing about my thoughts on hitting 100 episodes.

I give my take on some questions from the various fitness related subreddits.

Myself and Ian review every album of the legendary metal band Bathory. We also give our thoughts on the disputed history of the band, and Quorthon's influence on black metal and viking/folk metal.

In this episode I discuss the disappearance of rock music from the mainstream, along with the changed value of music in our digital society.

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My favourite movies for the Hallowe'en mood

Josh Percival is a registered dietician and personal trainer. He has a uniquely empathetic and evidence based approach to nutrition. In this episode we chat about how you can use continuum thinking to improve your results and relationship with food, as well as some of Josh's thoughts on managing the obesity epidemic, Ozempic etc. Subscribe to newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fe5aa1452f25/subscribenow My Best Weight site: https://www.mybestweight.ie/education Obesity causes: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10541056/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Foresight%20report,the%20increase%20in%20obesity%20rates Obesity stigma: Obesity Stigma: Causes, Consequences, and Potential Solutions Obesity podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2y350oZBRVJIDG3UaYN4W8

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00:00 Intro 01:24 The bullet hole problem 04:05 Survivorship bias in fitness 06:54 Where to look for optimal training approaches