Very excited to have Jonathan Goodman on the show. We discussed what the future of fitness looks like, how to manage a business, bring up a family, travel and fit in training all at the one time and lots more. Jonathan Goodman is bringing the fitness industry together. Since 2011 he's published 11 books, welcomed over 20M visitors to his website, and sold over 250,000 educational items to health and fitness enthusiasts. Originally from Toronto, Coach Goodman has enjoyed over 1,300 days exploring the world with his young family. Please follow him on Instagram at @itscoachgoodman Links: 

https://www.theptdc.com 

https://urlgeni.us/instagram/CoachGoodman

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In this episode we break down 40 common misconceptions surrounding training and nutrition that almost everyone believes. We also have a festive joke of the week for your disapproval and dismay.

So you've just grown a beautiful baby inside you and it's arrived on the other side. You're feeling a bit insecure about your new body. Will it ever be the same? When can you get back to training? What exercises should you do?

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Long time client and all round exceptional human, Melanie Nolan stops by to share some of her craic, wisdom and experience. From crazy skipping challenges for charity, travelling the world, managing Mourne Stimulus Day Care Centre, taking up cold water swimming to her experiences training at Cross Functional Fitness for the last 4 years, Melanie has lots to say. We might have to get her back for part 2.

If you'd like to find out more about Melanie's November Skipping Challenge or support her you can do so at the link below.

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News of the week article:

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/fitness/cardio-exercise-before-weight-lifting-may-increase-muscle-growth-1.4720430

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In this episode we discuss functional fitness - it's merits, it's negative aspects and the downright ugly side of it. It's a concept that has progressed over the last 20-25 years. Or should we say it has regressed? We discuss why strength is the basis of being functional and why it has to be the starting point for most people as well as the role of assistance exercises. Joke of the week is in there somewhere too.

If you're a runner, you'll likely feel the need to stretch your hamstrings all the time. Maybe you've been told you need to. Maybe it just feels good. Do you feel like your muscles are just perpetually tight? It might seem shocking, but the answer isn't more stretching. It's more strengthening. In this episode we discuss the need to increase strength to aid your running performance, build a more robust, resilient body and why stretching will make you slower. That's right - slower.

Are you a snacker? What is your go to snack? Maybe you want to improve your snacking habits or choose something more useful than Tayto Cheese & Onion. Perhaps you're not sure what's a "good" option or need some inspiration? What if you're snacking because of stress rather than hunger? This episode has got you covered. There's the usual Joke of the Week and News of the Week segments for your amusement and bemusement too.

It's about 6 months since Jack O'Hare has started with me at Cross Functional Fitness and I thought it would be good to catch up with him. Jack tells us about his favourite moments from the last 6 months. His favourite clients, how they've progressed. What he's learnt and what he's looking forward to going into 2022. Check out our new classes here: https://crossfunctionalfitness.co.uk/large-group-classes/

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This episode is dedicated to all be embarrassing incidents that can and do happen in the gym. Do you get a mention? From farting and burping, to sweating, peeing and splitting your shorts it all happens in the gym. We answer a listener question as well as the obligatory joke of the week.