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Philosophy of Strength

Cillian O’Connor
Philosophy of Strength
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  • Philosophy of Strength

    #135 Melody Schoenfeld talks vegan diet myths, strongman, AI in fitness, and more.

    07/04/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    Melody Schoenfeld has over 30 years coaching experience and has been voted NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year in 2019. In this episode we discuss vegan diet myths, strongman for average joes, AI in the fitness industry, and the industry's tactic of making women feel insecure to sell products.

    Follow Melody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5ftoffury1/
  • Philosophy of Strength

    #134 Compound vs isolation exercises: how to use them properly

    28/03/2026 | 14 mins.
    I break down the difference between compound and isolation exercises, and more importantly, how to actually use them in your training.
    We’ll cover what each type of exercise is good for, the common mistakes people make, and how to structure your sessions so you’re not wasting time on things that don’t move the needle.
    If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be doing more “big lifts” or more targeted work, this will give you a clear answer.

    Coaching enquiries:
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  • Philosophy of Strength

    #133 Reddit Rambles 14: Doing everything right but no progress, convincing your significant other to get healthy, and how to measure muscle gain.

    10/03/2026 | 22 mins.
    Interested in working with me?
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  • Philosophy of Strength

    #132 Reddit Rambles 12: Stalling on overhead press, gaining weight after starting training, and waking in the middle of the night.

    23/02/2026 | 18 mins.
    Apply for a coaching consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfylhlG-Ojte0w5NAnDIR6RW0MQdxUVlizR3Wb72dz9Og-wBA/viewform?usp=header
  • Philosophy of Strength

    #131 Why the smartest people need the simplest plans.

    09/12/2025 | 24 mins.
    A lot of smart people struggle with lifting because they overthink every decision. They try to optimise the perfect plan, jump between programmes, and end up making no real progress.
    In this episode, I break down why overthinking happens and what actually matters for getting stronger. You’ll learn the common traps, the basics that never change, and a simple framework you can follow to train with confidence without getting lost in the noise.

    ONLINE COACHING: https://mailchi.mp/9cb0bf374e72/online-coaching

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About Philosophy of Strength

Personal trainer Cill O’Connor delves into all things strength training and the philosophy behind living a strong life.
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