Focus Hybrid Training Podcast
A strength, fitness and performance podcast hosted by coaches of Focus Hybrid. Episodes will cover all things strength, fitness, health & performance. With regular guests from the world of fitness and beyond as well as a weekly quick cast solo episode from one of our coaches.
Episodes
10 episodes
Episode 10: Aimee Mackin
We are joined by Armagh Ladies and All-Ireland player of the year Aimee Mackin to discuss her playing career and journey in sport, how she recovered from a serious injury and the role strength & conditioning plays in her performance on the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:09
Episode 9 - Effects of Lockdown on Gyms, Thanking our Members, Insta Q+A
In this episode Paul, Darragh and Ruairi discuss some of the knockoff effects of lockdown on gyms such as equipment availability, home gym competition and equipment prices. We thank our members for their loyalty and support and answer questions...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:55
Episode 8: Challenges to Business Post-Lockdown, Government Obesity Strategy & Nutrition Tracking
Paul & farrago sit down to discuss all the challenges they've faced as gym owners since re-opening after lockdown. They also discuss the governments latest "obesity strategy" and who should be tracking or not tracking their nutrition.
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Episode 8
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40:34
Episode 7: At Home Training for Powerlifters
Paul chats via zoom with Matt and Dean who are both coaches at Focus Strength & Conditioning about how powerlifters should train at home during lockdown. We talk about what we should be focusing on if w have no equipment, exercise selection...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:17
Episode 6: Lads in Lockdown
Owners of Focus Strength & Conditioning - Paul, Darragh & Ruairi chat via zoom to discuss what we've been doing in lockdown. We also talk about the best training methods for GAA players at this time with the uncertainty of the season, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:11:36
Episode 5: Pat McGibbon
Former Manchester United and Wigan Athletic player Pat McGibbon joins Paul & Darragh to talk about his playing days under Sir Alex Ferguson, the ups and downs of a professional football career and the adjustment to moving back home after re...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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51:31
Episode 4: Instagram Q&A
Paul answers your questions on Instagram. Accuracy of calorie trackers, best sets and reps for different training cycles, go-to power exercises and how to avoid binging while on a diet are all covered in this weeks episode.
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Episode 4
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24:53
Episode 3: Guest episode with Online Coach - Tony McAleavey
Darragh and Paul are joined by Online Coach, Tony McAleavey to discuss the online fitness industry, steroids, recreational drugs, nutrition and training considerations and protocols for females and top tips for aspiring online coaches.S...
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Episode 3
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50:15
Episode 2: New Year Resolutions
Darragh and Paul focus on how to best set yourself up for success in the New Year whether you are new to the gym, starting over or just want to set some new goals. They discuss potential pitfalls to look out for and provide some simple ad...
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Episode 2
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26:34
