Welcome to episode five of the Kind and Strong Podcast, with special guest Dr. Cillian O’Connor. We discuss training approaches, the benefits of diversified exercises, competitive atmospheres, and the deeper reasons behind people’s fitness goals.

You’ll hear personal anecdotes, a critique of unrealistic training expectations, and an encouragement of varied performance goals to avoid plateaus. We discover the impact of training in a supportive community and recognize the multi-faceted nature of why individuals engage in fitness, and finding purpose beyond strength gains.

Time Stamps

00:00 Intro0

6:08 Coach provides support, perspective, and guidance.

10:59 Importance of understanding fitness goals and motivations.

23:41 Embracing variability and focusing on consistency.

33:21 Improving strength by diversifying workout routines.

53:58 Being authentic on social media is tough.

Connect with Cillian O’Connor

https://www.instagram.com/dysfunctionalpatterns/

https://linktr.ee/cilloconnor

Connect with David

https://www.instagram.com/dave.strengthandkindness/