In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about Health Matters highly successful marathon programme “20 weeks to a better marathon” This specialised programme is mainly aimed at the Dublin City Marathon but can be used for anyone marathon like Berlin, Chicago, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, New York or Valencia as long as there is enough time. The goal would be to allow 20 weeks, but we do have 16-week options and for those that are more experienced 12 weeks 20 Weeks to a Better Marathon consists of; 2 x Vo2 tests 2 personalised running plans 1 Sports nutrition workshop 1 strength and mobility workshop Full coaching and support This programme has been highly successful over the years with Seán and Brain of Swaby Sessions combining their skillset with sports nutritionist Alanna Kelly and movement specialist Brian O Loughlin to deliver a very special one-of-a-kind programme. This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked successfully with 1000s of clients to improve their marathon times, if you want to understand more about 20 Weeks to a Better Marathon, make sure to listen! If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire
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#9 Nutrition for optimal perfromance
Nutrition for Performance In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about fuelling for optimal performance. Some of the topics discuss are; The role of carbohydrates The importance of carbohydrates What is carb loading The optimal time to carb load Getting your pre-race/training nutrition correct Tips how to fuel for early morning training Intra race/game fuelling How to avoid upset stomachs Post game/race/run fuelling Why fasted cardio isn't optimal And much more This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked successfully with 1000s of clients to improve their performance nutrition, if you want to understand more about fuelling, make sure to listen! If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire
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#8. Wearables
In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about wearables Some of the topics discuss are; The benefits of wearables .Just how inaccurate they can be .Why live heart rate is the real winner. Why radial pickups are so problematic. Chest strap –vs- radical pickup –vs bicep strap .Why you should not trust the % HR model.Why you should not trust the colour zone model.And much more This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked successfully with 1000s of clients using wearables, if you want to understand more about wearables, make sure to listen! If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire
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#7. Heart Rate Training
In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about Heart Rate Training Some of the topics discuss are; Why we all have different HR zones. Why HR training works. The reason why people get it wrong. Why you need to stop comparing your HR to your friend. Why the calculations you are using don't work. Why % of HR isn't working for you. Understanding the reason why we train using HR. The best way to monitor your HR And much more This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked successfully with 1000s of clients using Heart Rate Zones, if you want to understand more about Heart Rate, make sure to listen! If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire
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#6 - Calorie tracking
Calorie tracking- How to do it and why it works?In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you needto know about calorie tracking. Some of the topics covered are- How to track calories?The calories that often go untrackedBetter bad choices Easy calorie savers High calorie foodsTracking appsWhy calorie tracking WORKS The benefits of calorie trackingCalorie breakdown of Marco nutrients And much more This episode is packed with real information from someonewho has worked successfully with 1000s of clients using the concept of calorie tracking, if you want to understand more about calorie tracking, make sure to listen! If you like our no-nonsense approach to real informationmake sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire
The Health Matters Podcast, hosted by Seán Kinane. Seán is one of the most active and experienced testers in the world within the field of human performance. The aim of this podcast is to educate you on all things health and performance by drawing on his many years of working with real people seeking to improve their health, wellbeing and sporting goals. Seán`s no nonsense approach will break down topics like VO2 Max, Metabolic Health, Weight Management, Running, Cycling, Hyrox and much more in a clear and understandable way so you too can benefit from his years of experience.
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