Q+A with Brian.  How many gym and field sessions a week should I be aiming for? Best lower body power exercise for GAA? Could you still train/compete endurance events while back playing GAA? What are your personal GAA goals this year? The GAA Lean Body Program:  https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/   GAA Graduate S+C Only Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program-graduate/  

As promised, here is a FREE 4 Day Running Program for GAA Players🏐   Are you looking to improve your GAA fitness?  Need a running program with minimal equipment?    If yes. Great.   For this program, all you need is access to a GAA pitch and a device to download the PDF.   Watch the videos, get your boots on and off you go.   Download your free PDF below.  https://briankeanefitness.com/running-plan/  

I’m technically not 35 for another week or so; but it still all holds true. Recovery focus being number 1 New workouts based on dynamic movements Food choices (inflammation) Drinking less and less sugar in my overall diet Supplements for health and energy vs fat loss and muscle building   The GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

Solo Q+A with Brian  Is tracking calories essential for minor players (and GAA players in general)? Do you recommend visualising match situations to improve your game? What is a de-load week? In your opinion where does confidence come from and if you have a bad match, how to get back on track?   The GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/   Here is the link for my free GAA lean body guide which should support you; but also adds you to my email list to send in questions for this podcast.  https://briankeanefitness.com/gaa-lean-body-guide/

Do you drink alcohol? And what do you recommend for GAA players, is it a no go? How many days before a game would you do your last gym session? How much training should you do in the lead up to a match? Who is your favourite footballer to watch?   The GAA Lean Body Program:   https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

Here’s the first of the new weekly series. In today’s episode, I go through: The reason I’m going back to GAA after a six year break New S+C style workouts I’m following Weekly physio for an old adductor injury  More carbs in plan to get carb adapted again  Experimenting with new supplement regimen that I may use this season  Free GAA Lean Body Guide (which subscribes you to my GAA email list): https://briankeanefitness.com/gaa-lean-body-guide/ My GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

I'm returning to GAA in 2023 after a several year break; and I'm currently preparing my body after years of ultra marathon and endurance events; so I'm testing out this weekly format for the next three months (minimum) - hopefully is helps you on your journey :)  Here is the link for my free GAA lean body guide which should support you; but also adds you to my email list to send in questions for this podcast.  https://briankeanefitness.com/gaa-lean-body-guide/

October 2022 Q+A with Brian.  The ideal macro split for a Gaelic footballers? Do you have an off or in season running program to help with fitness? What’s more important for a game, hydration or carb load? How often should I be doing plyometrics in my gym program? Hybrid training how to balance half marathon and marathon with games?   The GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

Solo Q+A with Brian.  If I do three full body workouts a week, should I be doing different exercise in each workout? I feel like I’m focusing too much on the gym, any tips on how to refocus for GAA, while still gaining strength? How to manage nutrition and training with a cold/flu? Do you have to hit every muscle group I your gym program? Is an ab workout the same as a core workout? I want to grow my arms (no function, just for look) – can I do bicep curls every day?   The GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

I’ve gone in a different direction with today’s episode and kept it focused towards female GAA players. If you found it helpful, please share it on your social media or with your teammates. Enjoy. Undereating or overeating poor food Being afraid of direct strength work or ‘getting too bulky’ Worried that creatine (or any supplement) is for the lads Not taking your menstrual cycle into account Under recovery OR under training  The Female GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/