The Health Matters Podcast

#16. How To Get Faster

In this episode, Seán discusses everything you need to know about how to get fast, whatever the distance?  Some of the topics discuss are;  * How to get faster over different distances  * The importance of strength training to get faster  * The role of aerobic training for speed  * The importance of a training structure   * The role your Vo2 max plays in getting fast  * How to fuel for harder training days  * The role of recovery to get faster  If you want you want to understand how to get fast over all distances, make sure you give it a listen.   If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

#15. Calories - Better Bad Choices

Calorie savers  In this episode, Seán discuss calories and just how many little wins there are if you are trying to save calories in your every day meals and snacks Calorie tracking is not a diet; it is a great awareness tool that WILL help you understand exactly how much energy you are putting into your body daily, once you know how many are coming in you can then adjust your input for your goal.  Calories are in everything and learning about the better bad choices will make your life that much easier if you are on a journey of weight loss.  This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked closely with many people to help them understand calories. If you want the real insight into how to get this balance right, make sure you give it a listen.   If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

#14. You can`t run well because you run too fast !

In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about one of the most common statements we hear weekly  Some of the topics discuss are;  * Why training too hard doesn't work  * The importance of building aerobic base  * How to develop aerobic capacity   * Why you are in control of your speed  * What training with structure could look like  * Understanding the talk test and RPE scale   * The role of weight management for running   * And much more   This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked closely with many people get their training louds wrong, and have their structure all wrong, if you want the real insight into how to get this balance right make sure you give it a listen    If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

#13 Overtrained and under fuelled

In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you needto know about one of the most common issues we see.   Some of the topics discuss are. * * What is over training * What is under fuelling  * How to manage the train loads accordingly * What are the negatives of being overtrained * Some of the side effects if being overtrained * The benefits of getting the balance right * How to trust the process  * Understanding Rate of Perceived Exertion * And much more  This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked closely with many people who train too hard and end up suffering as a result, if you want the real insight into how to get this balance rightmake sure you give it a listen   If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information,make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

#12. HYROX - Understand The Training Requirements Of The Sport

In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about training for Hyrox .   Some of the topics discuss are;  * Understand the demands of Hyrox  * Why so many get it wrong   * What type of training will help you perform better  * Why aerobic development is important  * Why less is more  * Why training structure is vital for performance development  * Tips for females competing in Hyrox around your menstrual cycle  * Training partner tips   * Things that go wrong for with doubles   * Fuelling tips for Hyrox pre and Intra   * And much more   This episode is packed with real information from someone who works with the some of the best Hyrox athletes in the world, if you want to understand more about how to train for Hyrox make sure you give it a listen  If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire