Just Got Better

Now that The Open is over, what now? We talk motivation to keep training during what we hope is the final phase of lockdown.

This week we wrap up the Intramural Open by chatting to our winning captain, the brilliant Aoife Bennett!

This week we welcome back TRISHA to the pod and to the gym and go on several tangents.....

We react to this week open workout announcements and talk Intramural Open...

We react to 21.2 (17.1 is Back) We also give an Intramural Captain a call....

We react to the release of 21.1 and the usual tangents...

An explanation of our latest gym event and we discuss morning routines....

We threw out the question of the WHY of peoples training on Instagram and discuss what came back....

If you had to do 5 exercises for the rest of your life what would they be?  We discuss this among other tangents...

A general chat this week including thoughts of what group fitness may look like post covid...

We have updates on the Grit Challenge, and discuss Mat Frasers retirement among the usual tangents.

Updates on our upcoming Grit challenge and we go on a Whoop Strap tangent....

We talk about our new upcoming fitness challenge collaboration and get into the Gyms being essential debate....enjoy!

A wrap up or our week - including a visit to the gym from a concerned visitor...

After a 12 month break we are back with a general chat - a lot has changed since our last episode - we do a quick recap and discuss our thoughts on how to approach your training in a January Lockdown.

On this episode Eamon, Jay and Jamie discuss what it’s like to be a beginner in the gym. Throughout the chat the lads share their own beginner stories and give advice on what to do and what not to do when starting out on a new fitness regime!If you enjoy this episode please rate, subscribe and share with your friends! Thank for listening!

In the first episode of 2020, The lads discuss Goal Setting. Everyone wants to start fresh and attack new goals at this time of year, but what is the best way to ensure success? In this episode Eamon and Jamie are joined by Tony and Jay to answer this question and share the steps to successfully achieving your new years goals.

In Episode 17 of Just Got Better we have a look back on our year that was 2019, from the Apollo Cup to the 24 Hour row and everything in between. We also take a look into Garys bottomless gear bag and discuss what should be in yours as you being your new year of training....Enjoy!

On episode 16 Eamon and Jamie jumped in the podcast van and headed to Clonmel for a chat with Dan Connolly and Colin Gleeson of Phoenix Strength and Conditioning, who have recently celebrated 6 years in business. The boys chatted about all things fitness, health, and competition. Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and share!

On this weeks episode Eamon Trisha and Jamie chat about the CrossFit Filthy 150 and their experience as competitors in the team of 4 box competition as well as the spectating experience watching the elite teams and individuals do their thing over the course of the weekend! This episode is brought to you by Koncept Fitwear use discount code 'JustGotBetter' for 10% off your order!

In this weeks Podcast Eamon sits down with Jamie, Gary and Jay to answer listener questions on topics ranging from nutrition, training, recovery, weight loss and coaching. Eamon also hit the three lads with a surprise rapid fire question round! Enjoy!

On this episode of Just Got Better coaches Eamon and Jay chat about some of the key principles of exercise training and and talk about how they can be applied to gym and individual programming. They also speak about their own experiences and training history, and take some questions from our instagram followers on the topic. This episode is brought to you by Koncept Fitwear use discount code 'JustGotBetter' for 10% off your next order!

Dr. Miriam O'Conner is a consultant oncologist in University Hospital Waterford. In her spare time, she runs Ultra Marathons. In this Episode of the podcast, Eamon and Tony chat with Miriam about her Ultra experiences, and try to gain an understanding of the mindset which can push a person to run the equivalent of 6 marathons in 6 days in the heat of the Saharan Desert. We also chat to Miriam about her marathon in the extreme conditions of Antartica, and her multiple trips to the West of Ireland for the Connemara 100. This episode is brought to you by Koncept Fitwear use promo code 'JustGotBetter' for 10% off your order!

This week Coaches Eamon and Trisha chat to a special guest; Cathy Barry. Cathy is Co owner of CrossFit Kinsale. The guys have a wide ranging chat about the importance of a strong community and participation in sport whilst growing up. Cathy gives us an insight into her background and the impact sport and exercise can have on a persons life.

This week Eamon and Gary chat with gym member Ian St. John about his life thus far. In an incredibly honest and open chat, Ian brings us through his journey from securing his dream job as a golf pro, to a devastating cancer diagnosis which has left him currently living with paralysis.

On this weeks show Eamon, Gary and Jay sit down with long term gym member Bobby Meade (Team Ryano MMA) and Kevin Arrigan (Ganbaru Jiu Jitsu). We discuss the history of Martial Arts in Waterford and the many differences and similarities between our respective worlds.

On this week's episode Eamon Tony and Jamie chat about mental toughness, What it is and how you can make small changes in your everyday life to help become more mentally tough.

This week we answer your questions! Coaches Eamon, Tony, Jamie and Trish answer questions from Waterford Warrior members and other members of the fitness community in Waterford on topics such as pet peeve's of coaching, Biggest fuck ups, Training frequency and lot's more!

On this weeks episode Eamon is joined by Michael O' Sullivan and Conor McCarthy, they talk all things injuries and how to optimise your recovery while training through an injury. Both Conor and Michael are well respect physio's in Waterford and have worked at a high level in sports from GAA, Soccer, Boxing and Dancing. While also operating their own individual private practice's and treating your average person who exercise's regularly.

On this week's episode Eamon chats to coaches Trisha O' Reilly, Tony Sullivan and Jay Walsh about Body Image and how social media can influence body image both positively and negatively. They also share their own personal body image issues and different thoughts on how to limit the influence instagram and other social media platforms.

On this weeks episode Eamon chats to Jamie, Trish and Gary about some of the do's and dont's of the Open, The evolution of the Filthy 150 and our own In-house competition the fittest four! Eamon shares his embarrassing experiences throughout the years of participating in the open, While Gary is looking for a new challenge this year by calling out the famous Kevin Claxton in what can be only described as a terrible impression of a Dublin accent.

On this weeks episode Coach Eamon Cullen discusses some of the barriers in trying to improve your nutrition with coaches Tony, Jamie and Jay. The lads give some useful tips in how to improve your diet not just for short term goals but how you can create habits that can be a part of your everyday life. Our members at Waterford Warriors are currently beginning "The September Challenge" which is a 4 month block where they will begin their journey to improving their diets and lifestyle to improve body composition, energy levels, performance or whatever their specific goal might be. We hope you find some of the ideas mentioned useful and that they can help you on your way to a healthier lifestyle.

On this weeks episode coach Eamon talks to coaches Tony and Jamie as well as gym owner Gary Walsh about the ups and downs of 6 years in business. Gary takes us through how Waterford Warriors went from an idea to a reality and what the future holds for the gym. He also publicly announces a new challenge he has set himself for the month of September.

On our very first episode hosted by coach Eamon Cullen he chats to fellow coaches Jay Walsh and Tony Sullivan about Tony's Cycle from Malin head in county donegal to Mizen head in county cork all in the aid of down syndrome Ireland (Waterford & Kilkenny branch).