More Than Muscle

WELCOME BACK! 

In the first episode back after a long lay off, I take you through our 3 pillars for long term success. 

Build Your Body 

Prioritize Your Health 

Live With Confidence

Find out what these mean to me and how we use them in our coaching process...

I'm looking forward to this season and being able to go deeper into these topics. 

Expect a lot of real, open and honest conversations.  

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Really appreciate all the support! 

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In this week's episode, it's just me. No special guests!

I share a bit about my own story and journey.

The day that changed my life forever...

This was meant to be episode one but I put it off mostly out of nerves!

I've been thinking about doing this for years now so it's time to finally take the plunge and just do it!

I hope that by sharing my story, I will be able to help others make a change that is needed in their life! 

This episode wraps up the first season! I would like to thank everybody for tuning in and I'm already planning and looking forward to season two!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone who you think might get some value from it. Any questions or comments, you can find me on Insagram at @mcfuturefitness.com or email me at [email protected]

Thank you so much again guys!

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of being joined by Nathalie Lennon, an online coach and personal trainer based in Wicklow. Nat is an absolute gem - her energy is so contagious and you can tell she is so passionate about what she does. You can't help but smile when you are around her! 

She spreads such a positive message to her large following online and has helped people all over the world improve their relationships with themselves, and find the true meaning of health and happiness. 

Main topics covered in this episode:

1.) How Nat's approach to nutrition and health have evolved over last few years. 

2.) How to move away from tracking calories and macros.

3.) Looking beyond calories and macros for for optimal health - the importance of micronutrients, food quality and variety.

4.) Improving your relationship with the weighing scales.

5.) Improving your relationship with food and yourself.

6.) Body image and the pressures of social media.

You can find Nat at the link below:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nathalielennon_/

WEBSITE: https://www.nathalielennon.ie/

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone who you think might get some value from it. Any questions or comments, you can find me on Insagram at @mcfuturefitness.com or email me at [email protected]

Thanks guys!

In this week's episode, I’m joined by good friend David Young (@davey) from Cork. David was one of the first online coaches I had heard of in the Irish industry and his business Go Beyond Coaching has helped thousands of men and women around the world transform their bodies and minds.

He is big on mindset like myself so we could literally spend hours just chatting about this stuff! Really enjoyed this episode and I’m sure everybody will be able to take a lot of value from it in regards to making long term sustainable and lasting changes to get the results you have always wanted. 

Main topics covered in this episode:

1.) Mental health - being proactive vs reactive.

2.) Why people struggle to lose weight and keep it off.

3.) Managing your expectations.

4.) The differences between working with physique athletes vs the general pop client.

5.) Having an all or nothing mindset.

6.) Why it's not as simple as a calorie deficit.

You can find David at the link below:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/davey/

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone who you think might get some value from it. Any questions or comments, you can find me on Insagram at @mcfuturefitness.com or email me at [email protected]

Thanks guys!

In this week's episode, Matt is joined by Cillian Keane (@ckfitness1), mental health advocate and personal trainer/online coach based in Clare. 

It's clear Cillian has a passion for what he does and it was great to have him on the podcast for a discussion this week. By sharing his story of his past struggles suffering a mental health illness, his message has resonated with so many others. This has inspired them to see that there is hope and things can get better so hopefully this episode can help even more who may be suffering in silence. 

Main topics covered in this episode:

1.) Cillian's story - how exercise helped him with his mental health struggles.

2.) Key points to help if you are suffering with your mental health.

3.) Journalling/Practicing gratitute - how to get into it and how it can help you have a more positive outlook.

4.) Book recommendations for self development/mindset. 

You can find Cillian at the links below:

WEBSITE: http://www.cilliankeanefitness.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ckfitness1/

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone who you think might get some value from it. Any questions or comments, you can find me on Insagram at @mcfuturefitness.com or email me at [email protected]

Thanks guys!

In this week's episode, Matt is joined by Helmi Dneni, a personal trainer and online coach based up in Belfast.

Helmi is known for his holistic approach to coaching and has helped 100's of guys evolve both physically and mentally. I asked him on this week's podcast to delve a little deeper into some mindset, psychology and personal development as I find his thought processes unique and interesting.  Listeners will be able to get a tonne of value from this episode.

Main topics covered in this episode:

1.) The Breakthrough Experience.

2.) How to deal with a lack of motivation.

3.) Dealing with self-doubt and the fear of failing.

4.) Conserving your energy for what is actually important.

You can find Helmi at the links below:

WEBSITE: https://www.helmidneni.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/helmidneni/

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone who you think might get some value from it. Thanks guys

In this week's episode, Matt is joined by Kirk Miller, leading UK based personal trainer and fitness model. He's been on the cover of Men's Fitness more than any other man on this planet and has a passion for helping people get into the best shape of their lives!

Main topics covered in this episode:

1.) How Kirk got to where he is today and why setbacks were an important part of shaping him as a person.

2.) Focusing on things in live that align with your values.

3.) The importance of having self-belief.

4.) Identifying self-sabotaging habits - what's holding you back?

You can find Kirk at the links below:

WEBSITE: https://www.kirkmiller.co.uk/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kirkmiller_

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone who you think might get some value from it. Any questions or comments, you can get me at the links below:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mcfuturefit...

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mattcooneyPT/

WEBSITE: https://www.mcfuturefitness.com

EMAIL: matt@[email protected]

Thanks guys!

Stay tuned for the next one!

In this week's episode, Matt is joined by another Matt, Matt Peacock also known as The Muscle Mindset Coach. 

Matt has coached 1000's of men around the world transform their physiques with science based training and nutrition methods. What stands out with him is that he also puts a massive focus on building a bulletproof mindset - something which in my opinion is key in making a long term transformation.

Main topics covered in this episode:

1.) How Matt got into the fitness industry after spending 10 years working an office job.

2.) Why starting your day with an efficient and effective morning routine is key (the m³ formula).

3.) Meditation - not just for hippies.

4.) The science behind a morning routines.

5.) Fixed vs Growth mindset.

6.) The three pillars of health - sleep, stress and digestion.

You can find Matt at the links below:

WEBSITE: https://www.musclemindsetcoach.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/themusclemindsetcoach/

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone who you think might get some value from it. Any questions or comments, you can get me at the links below:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mcfuturefit...

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mattcooneyPT/

WEBSITE: https://www.mcfuturefitness.com

EMAIL: matt@[email protected]

Thanks guys!

Today I had the pleasure of being joined by Gary McGowan (@skinnygaz) on our latest podcast episode for a very interesting discussion. For 25, Gary is pretty well accomplished between running an online coaching and education business Triage Method with Paddy Farrell, a qualified personal trainer, physiotherapist and now back in college again studying medicine. His whole outlook and approach is something you don't come across very often so I think anyone can take value away from this episode! 

Main topics covered in this episode: 

1.) The 'grind' period of his life - full time student running his own business in his early 20's.   

2.) Moving from being physique focused to a health orientated approach.  

3.) The '2ez' mindset and what it means to be happy.  

4.) Social health - do we have to trade off our social lives to reach our body composition goals?  

You can find Gary at the links below: 

EMAIL: [email protected] 

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/triagemilitia/ 

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/skinnygaz/ 

TRIAGE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triagemethod/  

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone who you think might get some value from it. 

Any questions or comments, you can get me at the links below:  

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mcfuturefitness/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mattcooneyPT/ 

WEBSITE: https://www.mcfuturefitness.com 

EMAIL: matt@[email protected]  

Thanks guys!  Stay tuned for the next one!

Today I invited Phil Graham (@philgraham01) on to have a discussion about how we should be protecting mental health. Phil has been in the fitness industry over 15 years and has coached 1000's of Fitness business owners around the world grow and scale their businesses. He is also the author of the best selling book The Diabetic & Muscle Fitness Guide.  

Main topics covered in this episode:

 1.) How bodybuilding helped Phil get him to where he is today. 

 2.) Dealing with stress, anxiety and overwhelm during a time like Covid-19. 

 3.) Action steps you can take to protect your mental health. 

 4.) How your environment can have an impact on your mindset and strategies to help bulletproof it.   

You can find Phil at the links below: 

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/philgraham01/ 

WEBSITE: https://www.phil-graham.com/ 

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone who you think might get some value from it. Any questions or comments, you can get me at the links below: 

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mcfuturefitness/ 

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mattcooneyPT/ 

WEBSITE: https://www.mcfuturefitness.com 

EMAIL: matt@[email protected] 

Thanks guys!  Stay tuned for the next one!  

Matt