Noel, Niamh & Sean are back with another episode of the All Things ABC Podcast.

After Noel puts his breathwork to use, dealing with the traffic before recording the episode, the guys discuss:

- Best ways to ramp up your working sets for lifting in the gym as Niamh trains for Athx

- Why Noel chose the monkey bars as his challenge

- The importance of the 300m Ski Challenge in the ABC Athlete sessions and what it's really helping you with

- Sustainable Health & Fitness - and what happens when you do it the WRONG way

- Why Strength Training is the Fountain of Youth

- Not Adapting to Change but Driving It

- Training With Purpose

And much more

Noel, Niamh & Seán are back for the monthly All Things ABC podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, after discussing Seán arriving to his wedding on a horse, the guys talk about various health topics including the impact of their blood test results, revealing insights about their sleep patterns, caffeine consumption, and overall wellness. They also talk about whether being affiliated with Hyrox helped get them tickets for November's event as well as potential alternatives for members (YOUR feedback is needed here!).

After the recent Coaches Training Day, Noel, Noamh and Seán emphasise the core values of ABC: including life purpose, making an impact, and empowerment. They shine a light on the gym's mission to not just improve physical health but also enrich the overall quality of life for its members, and Noel somehow links it all to 'The Devil Wears Prada.'

00:30 Introduction and Catching Up

00:51 Wedding Highlights and Funny Moments

03:13 Health and Fitness Insights

04:12 Blood Test Revelations

11:30 Hyrox Tickets and Alternatives for members

18:31 Business Review and Future Plans

24:21 Our Slogan: Adding Life to Your Day...

24:59 Quality of Life vs. Longevity

26:29 Foundation and Purpose of Training

28:45 Core Values: Life and Purpose

39:33 Core Values: Impact

43:58 Empowerment Through Fitness

48:28 Vision for the Future

You can follow ABC Gym on Instagram @ABCGym.ie

In this episode, Noel, Niamh, and Seán discuss the upcoming ABC Games, participating Hyrox events, what a typical session and your first 30 days at ABC look like, and much more.

Noel shares his recent experiences at the Hybrid Series in Athlone with some members of ABC Trim, highlighting the improvements Helen and he made in the doubles event compared to last November, along with sharing training insights into where they found those improvements.

They explore the philosophy and structure behind ABC's training sessions, emphasising the importance of strength training, longevity, and maintaining a holistic approach to fitness. From individual accomplishments to team competitions like the ABC Games, the conversation touches on the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing personal growth that define the ABC community.

00:30 Noel competing in the Hybrid Games and Hyrox training strategies

06:03 The ABC Games and Training Motivation

10:28 The First 30-Day Challenge and Fitness Journey at ABC

19:44 Longevity and Functional Fitness

26:37 Core Values and Authenticity

27:44 The ABC Client Demographics and Their Needs

32:06 Strength Training Benefits and The Misconceptions in Fitness

41:43 Training Like an Athlete

47:17 Typical Gym Session Structure at ABC