Philosophy of Strength

Feb 28 2025 108 ep. 43 mins 17

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Personal trainer Cill O’Connor delves into all things strength training and the philosophy behind living a strong life.

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#107 Will Ratelle and Angus Bradley discuss RPE

Feb 28 2025 44 mins

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 app

#106 Reddit Rambles 4: Anti-ageing foods, are deadlifts a back exercise, and how many days for abs

Feb 12 2025 28 mins

DM me on Instagram for online coaching info:https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionalpatterns/

#105 Adam Meakins talks physio misinformation and evidence based practice

Feb 05 2025 52 mins

Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adammeakins/ Adam's website: https://www.thesports.physio/

#104 How Conor fixed his back pain

Jan 31 2025 28 mins

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.

#103 Reddit Rambles 3: Bodyweight-only training, what makes a great coach, and biggest nutrition lesson

Jan 25 2025 25 mins

#102 How I rehabbed my back injury

Jan 19 2025 30 mins

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

#101 How to become a personal trainer

Jan 06 2025 31 mins

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.

#100 Reddit Rambles 2: Machines-only training, shin pain in running, and how to approach rest days.

Dec 30 2024 38 mins

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.

#99 Reddit rambles: Full body vs PPL, arching in the squat, and dealing with client nutrition struggles

Dec 20 2024 30 mins

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

#98 BATHORY: Full discography review

Dec 16 2024 119 mins

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.