The Brian Keane Podcast

Brian Keane
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Mar 13, 2023 • 53min

#424: Running Coach Gary House on The Only Running Technique You Will Ever Need, Avoiding Shin Splints and How To Recover After A Run!

Gary is a running coach and ultra-runner who has spent 10+ years getting results for runners. His coaching methodology is always to apply up to date science, research and training but he's also not afraid to try new things and take inspiration from all corners of sport and life. Having been competing himself for 15 years and coaching for 10 of them he use both these experiences combined in a unique service that gets results. The House Running Club is a place where you can laugh and learn along with runners just like you from around the world with high level accountability from our coaching team. Here are some of the things we talked about in today's show: · How he got into running (and how a random half marathon in Leicester led him meeting his wife) · His first race vs his most challenging race · Avoiding or managing the dreaded shin splints · When and if you should focus on your running technique · Strength and gym programs to support your running performance · How to recovery after runs (from short 5ks to 100km weeks) · The motivation question and mindset shift of "why haven't you stopped running"? · And more.. Website: https://houserunningclub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyhouse_/?hl=en Quick links: https://houserunningclub.com/quick-links/
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Mar 10, 2023 • 1min

14 Days of Fat Loss Free Guide..

This is on the home page of my website; but we've updated it recently so I've linked it here too. If your goal over the next few weeks or months is fat loss or weight loss, then hopefully it helps. https://briankeanefitness.com/quick-links/
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Mar 6, 2023 • 47min

#423: Toni Okamoto on The Biggest Obstacles To Healthy Eating, Overcoming A Lack Of Support With Dietary Change and How To Go Plant Based On A Budget!

Toni is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and social media platform that teaches millions how to save money by eating veggies. She's also the author of the Plant-Based on a Budget Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Her work has been profiled by NPR, NBC News, Parade Magazine, and she's a regular presence on local and national morning shows across the country, where she teaches viewers how to break their meat habit without breaking their budget. She was also featured in the popular documentary What the Health and her Instagram account has over 560k followers. Here are some of the things we talked about in today's podcast. · The biggest obstacle many of us face when it comes to healthy eating · The difference between saving time and money in the kitchen, which is more challenging and which should take priority. · What inspired her to go plant based. · How living below the poverty line as a young adult affected her commitment to eating plant-based. · Overcoming the stigma attached to veganism. · The time-saving food tips that have helped her the most. · The stories behind her recipes and why emotional ties can impact your food relationship. · And more.. Showtnotes: Website: https://plantbasedonabudgetcookbook.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedonabudget/?hl=en LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/plantbasedonabudget
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Mar 3, 2023 • 22min

WHOOP Q+A – Your 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered!

The 10 most frequently asked questions about WHOOP and what you need to know about the WHOOP fitness wearable tracker. 1. What details does it actually show and what is it based off? 2. I want to get it but afraid at getting caught up on low recovery score on game day? 3. Is it better than a Garmin? 4. Can you wear it in the shower? 5. Do you ever take it off? 6. I use a Fitbit, is Whoop better? 7. How often do you charge it? 8. Is it any good for tracking running? 9. Is it like Apple Watch/Fit Bitt when it comes to battery life? 10. Who do you recommend it for? My link to get your WHOOP 4.0 device and your first month free (to try it): https://join.whoop.com/en-eu/BKF Blog post: https://briankeanefitness.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-whoop-fitness-wearable-device-this-is-what-i-found-using-it-every-day-for-two-months/
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Feb 27, 2023 • 53min

#422: Human Performance Expert Steven Kotler on Peak Performance, Flow States and Using Curiosity To Manage Anxiety!

Steven is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world's leading experts on human performance. Steven is the author of eleven bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold, and Abundance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 50 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review. His new book Gnar Country – growing old, staying rad is available now. Here are some of the things we talked about in today's podcast. · Using curiosity to manage anxiety · Flow triggers and how to get 'in the zone' · Why taking choice off the table can be the secrete to peak performance · The reason hesitation is deadly in you are in or entering a flow stage · Grit is the last resort and what you need to do before then · And more. Shownotes: · Book: https://www.gnarcountry.com/ · Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotler.steven/?hl=en · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler
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Feb 24, 2023 • 25min

6 Things You Need To Know After You Turn 30!

I'm keeping the trend of the unedited and raw Friday bonus podcast this week so hopefully it helps. Recovery is as important as your actual training You're not 25 anymore so adjust expectations accordingly Supplements are more important now, but probably not the ones you think Strength training is a must now Sleep needs to be a priority Your hangovers will probably get worse For first refusal or more information on my new Over 35 Program, pop you email in the link below. https://briankeanefitness.com/functional-fitness-over-30-program/
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Feb 20, 2023 • 58min

#421: Charlie Webster on How Your Childhood Impacts The Way You Behave Now, Building Self Esteem and Reflecting On Self-Destructive Behaviour Patterns!

Charlie is an experienced broadcaster, journalist, writer and documentary maker across both TV, Radio and Podcasts. She's been on the covers of "Women's Running" and "FHM Magazine UK", and has done 3 Ironman Triathlons and 14 Marathons including London and New York City. Tragedy struck Charlie while doing a 3,000-mile race when she got Malaria, was put in a coma, and on life support. Doctors gave her less than 24 hours to live, which made global headlines. Doctors were baffled at her recovery and that she's still running marathons and is not going to stop! Professionally, she has worked globally for major TV networks and studios and had in-depth interviews with global superstars such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and David Beckham. Charlie has recently released 'Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord' working with Lionsgate and G-Unit productions. She developed the story, wrote, produced, as well as co-hosted the podcast with Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson. She is also the host of her own podcast Died and Survived with Charlie Webster. Here are some of the things we talked about in today's episode: · Her 3,000-mile race, malaria, being put into a coma and on life support. · How your childhood impacts the way you see the world as an adult. · The importance of looking after your mental health · How to avoid comparison with others and against your past self. · Self-esteem vs self-confidence and why you need to know the difference · And much more. Shownotes: · Website: https://charliewebster.com/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliewebster/?hl=en · Died and Survived podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/died-and-survived/id1658652310 · Surviving El Chapo podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/surviving-el-chapo-the-twins-who-brought-down-a-drug-lord/id1649359487
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Feb 17, 2023 • 17min

How To Rewire Your Mindset If You Get Injured..

I dislocated my knee two weeks and torn the MCL.. Fortunately, or unfortunately (depending on your perspective), this isn't my first injury.. I know the rehabilitation process at this stage and anyone who has ever got injured knows the same.. But that wasn't the part I struggled with the most.. It was the mental side of injury or having to supportive mindset that could help me recover.. Often, especially in my late teens/early twenties I would get full blown circumstantial depression from being injured.. Thankfully I've worked on my mindset a lot over the years and know reframe injuries as opportunities. Today's podcast is the four ways that I do that.
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Feb 13, 2023 • 47min

#420: Fertility Dietitian Ali Cunningham on Pregnancy Preparation, The Pro Fertility Diet and What To Avoid When Trying To Conceive!

Ali is a nutritionist and registered dietician that specializes in subfertility and pre pregnancy preparation. She has extensive experience working with people with PCOS and subfertility and contributed to the National Clinical Guidelines for Nutrition in Pregnancy and she has also completed training in Behavior Change, the low FODMAP diet and PCOS. Today's podcast is for anybody interested in preparing their body for pregnancy in the next 6-12 months. Although the plan was to focus was on female fertility, we talk a lot about how men can prepare too (if a couple is struggling). Please feel free to pass this podcast on to any friends or family members who would benefit from listening. Here are some of the things we talked about: - The pre fertility diet (for women and adjustments needed for men) - The foods to avoid and what to include - Alcohol and caffeine – can you have them or not? - Stress management, learning to let go and pregnancy prep - The main emotional, physical and physiological barriers to planned pregnancy - The importance of sleep and the best way to track ovulation - And more Shownotes: - Website: https://www.dnc.ie/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedublindietitian/?hl=en
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Feb 10, 2023 • 22min

The Pros and Cons Of WHOOP (This Is What I Found Using It EVERY DAY For Two Months)

I've now been using the Whoop fitness wearable for two months straight and here's what I found. Click Here to get the WHOOP device and one month FREE.

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