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Rory McInerney and Ciaran Ruddock are the founders of FFS Gyms and co-hosts of For Fit Sake. They opened their first gym when they were 24 and 23 respectively. They now have 3 locations and a physical / online business that interacts with almost 1000 clients monthly. If you are the kind of person that wants to become the strongest version of themselves then this podcast is for you. Rory and Ciaran believe that strength is the ability to overcome resistance in every aspect of your life. Throu ...
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***Due to a technical error this pod is a few weeks late. It was recorded over the June bank holiday BUT it is 100% worth the wait!*** Jess Redden is a Pharmacist, influencer, fitness enthusiast, and an online resource to her almost 80,000 followers. How does she fit it all in? Jess has been training at FFS for over 6 months and joins coaches Mike,…
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In this week's episode, Rory and Mike sit down with Rob Symth, CEO of UN1T, the global fitness franchise. After traveling to 29 countries across 3 continents and learning everything he could about training methods and sports philosophies from different cultures, founder Rob Smyth opened the first UN1T in April 2017 in London. By November 2018, the …
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In this episode, Mike, Rudds, and Rory talk to former FFS Intern and now Irish Womes Strength & Conditioning Coach, Cian Gormley. The guys talk about the approach to training, recovery, and planning taken by elite athletes and how it can be applied at a macro level for recreational athletes. Cian shares some insights into the preparation of the Ire…
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In this episode, Mike, Rudds, and Rory talk to Keith Egan. Keith boasts a +5 Handicap, has represented Ireland in the home nations, and has reached number 80 in the world amateur golf rankings. It is safe to say he is without any doubt the best golfer to ever set foot in FFS. Keith has worked as a personal trainer and used his professional learning…
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In this episode Mike, Rudds and Rory talk to Anna Pfeifer who has just joined the FFS teams in a Yoga and Mobility coaching capacity. Anna and Rudds talk through the benefits of adding mobility training into your regular training week and why we should all be doing it! Anna comes from a corporate background and shares her experience on moving into …
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Most people struggle to run one marathon, most never even consider running seven in seven days! Most people also struggle with their mental health at some point in their lives, most never even consider talking about it or seeking help. Most people aren't like FFS' very own Steo Keane. This episode is packed with entertainment, fun, insights into wh…
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We are back!After a COVID-induced hiatus from the podcast, Rory, Rudds, and a new man gracing the airwaves, Mike South are back to talk all things health and fitness. In Season 3 of For Fit Sake, the podcast brought to you by FFS gyms the guys will share insights from the coaching team at FFS gyms as well as championing the achievements of the FFS …
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Episode 2 of the FFS Podcast mini series - The people of FFS and we are joined by Vicki McGrath. This episode is coming to everyone a little later than we would have liked due to the current COVID-19 situation. The ski trip is a dead give away that this was filmed at the start of February. It's actually awesome to listen back and hear about Vicki's…
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"If I don't eat in the next 15 minutes I will lose al my GAINZ?". Ever heard this from one of your buddies leaving the gym..... Or Better still, have you ever said this yourself? It's very possible, in fact I'm sure we all have! On this Myth Monday Rory, Rudds and Darragh discuss where this notion came from, how much truth there is to it and when w…
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Thank you for tuning in to the second episode of Myth Mondays, the mini series of the FFS Gyms podcast. This week Rudds, Darragh and Rory discuss the concept of eating late in the evening. For the guys it comes down to three critical areas. Tune in to hear the guys thoughts!Por For Fit Sake
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In this mini series of the For Fit Sake Podcast we sit down with the people that make FFS what it is. A community of like minded people that want to become the strongest version of themselves. We have an amazing community of coaches, staff and clients at our gyms and we want to showcase their experiences, their stories, their learnings and hopefull…
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Thank you for checking out Episode 1 of Myth Mondays, the FFS Gyms podcast Mini Series where we give our take on some of the most commonly debated areas of the health and fitness industry. Sometimes it gets heated, but we will always try to give a balanced approach using relevant research and most importantly the experience of the FFS Gyms team. Th…
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Welcome back! The new year is in full swing and the team at FFS Gyms are delighted to be bringing you our first podcast of 2020. In this first episode of Season 2 Rory, Rudds and a now regular on the show Darragh "The Hoover" Henry catch up and discuss the plans for the podcast this year. The guys talk though why there wasn't much content near the …
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Discussing the Menstrual cycle openly with clients and highlighting the impact that it can have on your performance is something that we have wanted to do on the For Fit Sake Podcast for quite some time. On this week's episode Rory and Aoife are joined by Down Camogie star and Orreco employee Niamh Mallon. Niamh joined the guys to discuss both the …
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The impact of a sound health conscious routine on mental health is something that we have discussed on the For Fit Sake Podcast before. It is a current issue and something that our listeners want to hear more of. It is an area that our team at FFS Gyms is trying to become more conscious of and improve how we handle mental health issues with our cli…
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Lots of firsts in Episode number 44 of For Fit Sake; Darragh Henry's first show stepping in for Rudds. Our first telephone interview with Rudds calling in from Ireland's training camp in Portugal. Finally, and most importantly our first time getting one of FFS' most electric characters on the show, Eric Cullinane the head of FFS Physiotherapy. Rory…
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Episode: Number 43 Athletics and speed training with Jamie Martin Grace On the most recent episode of the show Rory and Rudds are joined by Jamie Martin Grace who is one of the FFS coaching team and currently represents DSD athletics club. Jamie runs 100m, 200m and is venturing into the world of 400m. He speaks to the guys about competing in athlet…
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Episode 42: How To Sustain Motivation To TrainOne of the most common questions we are asked is how do you motivate yourself to train consistently?In this episode Rory & Rudds will share with you their top tips for sustaining the motivation to train consistently.Key areas of discussion:1. We are not perfect 2. Identify WHY you want to train3. Set go…
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EPISODE 41: TRAINING & NUTRITION TIPS FOR HOLIDAYSCHALLENGES - PRIORITIES - MINDSETIt's holiday time! Some people love holidays and some hate them but one thing is for sure, if you aren't mindful they can potentially derail your progress. The really important thing is being clear about your goals and knowing what a holiday should mean for you. Rory…
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EPISODE 40: Pre-Natal TrainingMINDSET SHIFT - BENEFITS OF PRE NATAL TRAINING - TRAINING GUIDELINESWhats the best training whilst expecting.... "Can I do chin ups? One coach says I can deadlift, one says I can't? I'm confused so just won't train at all?" If you have had these questions, or are family planning and thinking ahead then don't worry we h…
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EPISODE 39: SINEAD DELAHUNTY - DELALICIOUSBATCH COOKING - ADVANTAGES OF COOKING YOURSELF - MAKE COOKING FUNAn athlete, a physiotherapist and a thriving food blog means Sinéad Delahunty is the perfect guest to talk about the importance of good nutrition in fuelling every day life for health, performance and body composition. The inter county footbal…
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EPISODE 38: MARK McGROARTY - HUMAN CENTRED MOVEMENTMOVEMENT DRILLS - WORKING PAIN FREE - TRIGGER POINTING AND STRETCHINGRory and Rudds caught up with Mark, a "movement scientist", from Human Centred Movement to discuss all things movement based. The guys dove into general daily movement, specific mobility drills that everyone should incorporate int…
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EPISODE 37: CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL AND FITNESS GOALSSTRATEGIES IN THE WORK PLACE - SIMPLE DOESN'T MEAN EASY - SOCIAL NORMSOffice lifestyles aren't always conducive to leading a health lifestyle. Sitting for 7-9 hours per day, availability of processed foods and in office treats everyday, client entertaining and late nights in clie…
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Rory and Rudds were joined by fellow FFS Coach Craig McInerney A.K.A "Big C" this week to discuss one of the most common topics that FFS coaches are asked about: Following your passion to become a personal trainer / S&C Coach. Craig shares his story on how he transitioned from working with companies like Microsoft and Google to a career in health a…
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In episode 35 of For Fit Sake, Rory and Rudds discuss that topic that is on everyones minds so much recently... Stress. In a face paced lifestyle everyone is working more, pressure is higher, there is external influences such as social media that add brand new types of stress to us that people didn't have to deal with 30 years ago.The guys chat abo…
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