The Lean Body Podcast

1. The goals: primary and secondary
2. The specifics: How many times a week, the length of the cycle or phase, sets, rest, tempo etc
3. Recovery methods to support it (sleep , supplements, nutrition and active/physical recovery)
4. Adapting vs optimising – how to navigate this.
5. Some basics essentials to include – compounds, plyometrics, lateral movements, functional bodyweight etc

The GAA Lean Body Program:

https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

GAA Graduate S+C Only Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program-graduate/

I hope you are having a great Monday. I'll keep it short and sweet today. My New Year's GAA Lean Body Program starts next Monday, 16th of January 2023. If you are looking to work with me during your pre season, check out the link below. https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

Here are five non GAA related books that every GAA should read and I've obviously not included any of my own (as that would be a bit twatty) so if you're a reader, check these ones out.

1. Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sports Dr Marc Bubbs
2. Inner Game of Tennis Timothy Gallwey
3. The Life Michael Jordon Roland Lazenby
4. Becoming a supple leopard – dr Kelly Starrett
5. Mindset Carol Dewek

Honourable mention: Glute Lab by Bret Contreras

Free audiobook link

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp?ie=UTF8&actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=briank019-21

The GAA Lean Body Program:

https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

GAA Graduate S+C Only Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program-graduate/

I've also linked my FREE 4 Day Running Program below if you need more support with this. Happy Xmas 

1. Mexican mile
2. 20m sprint variations
3. 5km run at 70% pace
4. Side to side shuffle sprints
5. Bonus speed work session

FREE 4 Day Running Program below

https://briankeanefitness.com/running-plan/

The GAA Lean Body Program:

https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

If you are worried or concerned about over training – then this podcast should help you a lot.

1. Over training vs under recoce3ry
2. Acute fatigue
3. Functional over reaching
4. Nonfunctional over reaching
5. Over training syndrome
6. How to reverse it

The GAA Lean Body Program:

https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

1. I started kicking with my left foot but it doesn't seem to be improving – are some people just naturally one footed?
2. Do you think there is any difference in a hurlers vs footballers as athletes?
3. Should I be doing sprint or 5-10kms for fitness until pre-season starts?
4. Do you focus much on mobility?

The GAA Lean Body Program:

https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

FREE 4 Day GAA Running Program - Coming Soon

Q+A with Brian.

1. How many gym and field sessions a week should I be aiming for?
2. Best lower body power exercise for GAA?
3. Could you still train/compete endurance events while back playing GAA?
4. What are your personal GAA goals this year?

The GAA Lean Body Program:

https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

GAA Graduate S+C Only Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program-graduate/

• Are you looking to improve your GAA fitness?
• Need a running program with minimal equipment?

I'm technically not 35 for another week or so; but it still all holds true.

1. Recovery focus being number 1
2. New workouts based on dynamic movements
3. Food choices (inflammation)
4. Drinking less and less sugar in my overall diet
5. Supplements for health and energy vs fat loss and muscle building

The GAA Lean Body Program:

https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

Solo Q+A with Brian

1. Is tracking calories essential for minor players (and GAA players in general)?
2. Do you recommend visualising match situations to improve your game?
3. What is a de-load week?
4. In your opinion where does confidence come from and if you have a bad match, how to get back on track?

The GAA Lean Body Program:

https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

Here is the link for my free GAA lean body guide which should support you; but also adds you to my email list to send in questions for this podcast.

https://briankeanefitness.com/gaa-lean-body-guide/