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All Things ABC
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A content series we at ABC Gym have developed to help you with your health, fitness, your training. We will give you an insight into what we do, why we do it, and the people involved.
We currently have four ABC Gym locations in Lucan, Clane, Trim and The Crossings, Adamstown. You can follow us on Instagram for more updates @ABCGym.ie
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On this episode of the All Things ABC Podcast, we learn about the new Live Better Perform Programme as well as how to best critique our individual lifestyle performance goals and nutrition preferences before considering supplementation. Jamie, our ABC Head of Nutrition, joins Niamh and Sean for this episode as he delves into the intricate world of supplements. He explains the critical distinction between functional foods and traditional supplements, emphasising the importance of food-first a...
Noel, Niamh & Sean are back with another episode of the All Things ABC Podcast. After Noel puts his breathwork to use, dealing with the traffic before recording the episode, the guys discuss: - Best ways to ramp up your working sets for lifting in the gym as Niamh trains for Athx - Why Noel chose the monkey bars as his challenge - The importance of the 300m Ski Challenge in the ABC Athlete sessions and what it's really helping you with - Sustainable Health & Fitness - and what h...
Noel, Niamh & Seán are back for the monthly All Things ABC podcast. In this episode of the podcast, after discussing Seán arriving to his wedding on a horse, the guys talk about various health topics including the impact of their blood test results, revealing insights about their sleep patterns, caffeine consumption, and overall wellness. They also talk about whether being affiliated with Hyrox helped get them tickets for November's event as well as potential alternatives for members (YOU...
In this episode, Noel, Niamh, and Seán discuss the upcoming ABC Games, participating Hyrox events, what a typical session and your first 30 days at ABC look like, and much more. Noel shares his recent experiences at the Hybrid Series in Athlone with some members of ABC Trim, highlighting the improvements Helen and he made in the doubles event compared to last November, along with sharing training insights into where they found those improvements. They explore the philosophy and structu...
In this episode of the 'All Things ABC Podcast,' hosts Noel, Niamh, and Seán discuss a wide range of topics, from the fallout from our fundraising for the Irish Cancer Society to ABC's future plans. The conversation also delves into sports performance, the importance of strength training, and the progressive vision for the gym industry with insightful stories, member experiences, and the team's vision for fostering a healthier, longer, and more fulfilled life through fitness. Tune...
In this episode of the All Things ABC podcast, Noel interviews Scott Britton (@scottbrits on Instagram), the founder of Battle Cancer. Scott shares his compelling journey from a turbulent childhood to creating a global movement that has raised over £8 million for cancer charities. Discussing his diverse athletic feats, from powerlifting to Ironman challenges and the incredible community support behind Battle Cancer, Scott emphasises the importance of hard work, leadership, and leveragin...
In this episode of the All Things ABC podcast, Niamh, Noel & Seán reflect the recent Battle Cancer Training Day and Live Better events, look forward to our fundraising night in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and discuss the importance of creating a supportive gym environment through empowerment. They also share personal stories (including why Noel is 'fit to kill' Seán when Seán talks about his story at the start of the podcast) and discuss other upcoming events, such as the Battle Cance...
In this week's All Things ABC Podcast, Noel, Niamh, and Seán continue their conversation from the first episode and talk about the new classes on our timetable to complement the ABC Small Group PT sessions. 03:21 Accountability, Class Benefits and Variety 06:43 Balance 2.0 11:48 Conditioning Club and MyZone Heart Rate Zones 17:52 Hyrox Classes and Whether we are a "Hyrox Gym" now 24:34 Battle Cancer Prep Classes 26:23 Build Classes 27:18 Why Personal Training will always be our Bread and Bu...
In the season two premiere of the All Things ABC Podcast, hosts Seán, Noel, and Niamh discuss their ambitious goals for 2025, including a 50,000 euro in 50 days challenge to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. They share personal stories about their experiences with cancer and outline the importance of community and teamwork. The episode touches on the impact of fitness, the significance of personal challenges, and their plans for upcoming events like the Battle Cancer competition and o...
In this episode of the All Things ABC podcast, host Seán welcomes Roisin and Niamh, the masterminds behind the ABC Blaze sessions and accomplished athletes in their own right! They discuss their Blaze programming and how it complements the ABC Athlete sessions and gets you running outside the gym. Roisin and Niamh also share their experience and tips on preparing for Hyrox fitness races, discussing everything from pacing strategies, specific station tips, nutrition, and recovery proto...
Strategies for Sustainable Fat Loss, Fitness, and Health Join us in this comprehensive episode where we dive deep into All Things Nutrition with a particular focus on sustainable fat loss, muscle building, and overall health with Jamie & Niamh. We explore the Live Better program, emphasising practical tips for beginners, the significance of essential nutrients, and the balance between food quality and quantity. Learn about creating manageable calorie deficits, optimising protein intake, a...
This week, on the All Things ABC Podcast, Noel, Ciaran, Conor, and Ross discuss how ABC is intertwined with GAA and their own backgrounds in GAA. Noel talks about how his background in GAA played a role in launching ABC. Ciaran mentions how he pretty much grew up with a hurl in his hand and working with the Tipperary Camogie team. Conor and Ross talk about playing for local rivals to Trim as well as how they fare when they play against each other (one insists the other one is 'wild' on the p...
On this episode of the All Things ABC Podcast, Niamh is joined by Bradley and Phil to discuss why we use MyZone in ABC Gym. As well as the benefits of training in different zones, how important it is to monitor recovery and the upcoming MyZone Challenge
Get ready for an exciting start to our new large group classes this week! We've prepared a special podcast episode that delves more into the classes and what to expect. On the podcast this week, we have: - Niamh, who, along with Roisin, programmed the ABC Blaze Sessions - Bradley, who is the head of ABC Box & Build - Ciaran, who worked with Conor in creating ABC Blend - And Phil, who put together the ABC Balance Programme And we tasked Seán with asking the qu...
In our final part of this mini-series, Roisin talks about what led to her joining ABC after originally being a member of ABC Clane and the influences she had when she started that helped her grow as a coach. Noel also talks about the mistakes he made in the early days of ABC and how it has evolved into small group PT.
In part 3 of 4 of our mini ABC Timeline series, Niamh talks about getting into coaching and how her career led her to apply for an internship at ABC Gym. Having worked in Lucan and Clane and now managing Trim, Niamh talks about if there are any differences. Maybe her arm is twisted to pick a favourite gym?
Now an integral part of ABC Gym, it's hard to imagine that Enda didn't start out his career in the fitness industry. In this episode, Enda talks about what led to joining ABC, getting his coaching in Setanta, coaching hockey teams, and more
In the first of a four-part mini-series, Noel, Enda, Niamh, and Roisin sat down to discuss ABC's beginnings, how they got involved, their history in the fitness industry, and their vision for ABC. In the first of four parts, Noel his background in GAA, the passing of his Dad, what he learned in Setanta College, lecturing while doing S&C in the evenings part-time to transitioning from teaching to coaching, He noticed how things were done wrong in the gym and that there was a ...
Get ready for an exciting episode of All Things ABC, where our ABC Coaches Niamh, Roisin, and Seán are thrilled to interview our esteemed Head of Nutrition at ABC, Jamie. As well as running the ABC Nutrition Programmes, Jamie also works with Roscommon GAA, and you can hear more about his background and how he got involved with Nutrition in the last 20 minutes of this episode. In this episode, we discuss: - Why most diets fail - What makes the ABC Nutrition Programme different - Can you bui...