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Strength Training

Strength training is the foundation of a strong, capable body at any age. We specialise in helping people in Dublin get stronger safely and efficiently. Explore articles on technique, progressive overload, mobility, and recovery so you can lift with confidence.

Whether you’re new to barbells or returning after a break, you’ll find step-by-step advice on building programmes, choosing the right exercises, and avoiding common mistakes. We focus on strength that carries over to real life: better posture, fewer aches, and more energy.

Our coaches bring Sports Science backgrounds and years of hands-on coaching. Learn how to structure training weeks, balance intensity and volume, and keep progressing year-round without burning out.

Could This Beat Antidepressants? | Personal Trainer Dublin

Originally emailed to subscribers on Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:27:38 +0000. Sharing here for those who missed it. After decades of research, the verdict is in: Getting off your arse and exercising is one of the most effective tools for preventing and treating mild to moderate depression. A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis published in […]

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The “When-Then” Lie You Keep Telling Yourself | Personal Trainer Dublin

Originally emailed to subscribers on Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:41 +0000. Sharing here for those who missed it. You’ve said it before. We’ve all said it. “When work settles down, then I’ll start.”“When the kids are back in school, then I’ll do it.”“When the weather’s better, when I’m less stressed, when life isn’t so mad,

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Intermittent Fasting: How to Not Be a Gobsh*te | Personal Trainer Dublin

Originally emailed to subscribers on Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:41:27 +0000. Sharing here for those who missed it. So maybe you read the last email and thought: “Okay, fair enough. It’s not magic. It’s maths.” And now you’re wondering how to actually do intermittent fasting without hating your life, snapping at your partner, or binge-eating

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Intermittent Fasting: Magic or Myth? | Personal Trainer Dublin

Originally emailed to subscribers on Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:44:39 +0000. Sharing here for those who missed it. Alright, let’s talk about intermittent fasting. You’ve probably heard it all before. “Fasting boosts growth hormone!”“Triggers autophagy!”“Makes your body burn fat faster!” Blah blah blah. Here’s what’s really going on. Intermittent fasting works because it restricts your

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You Didn’t Try. You Clicked a Button | Personal Trainer Dublin

Originally emailed to subscribers on Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:48:17 +0000. Sharing here for those who missed it. Let’s do a little reflection. Think back to last Christmas. How you felt. How tight your clothes were. How uncomfortable you were in your own skin. How “determined” you were to finally sort out this belly next

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