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Timeline of ABC Part 3/4: Niamh's ABC Journey from Internship to Management

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In part 3 of 4 of our mini ABC Timeline series, Niamh talks about getting into coaching and how her career led her to apply for an internship at ABC Gym.
Having worked in Lucan and Clane and now managing Trim, Niamh talks about if there are any differences. Maybe her arm is twisted to pick a favourite gym?

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In part 3 of 4 of our mini ABC Timeline series, Niamh talks about getting into coaching and how her career led her to apply for an internship at ABC Gym.
Having worked in Lucan and Clane and now managing Trim, Niamh talks about if there are any differences. Maybe her arm is twisted to pick a favourite gym?

  continue reading

18 episodes

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Noel, Niamh & Sean are back with another episode of the All Things ABC Podcast. After Noel puts his breathwork to use, dealing with the traffic before recording the episode, the guys discuss: - Best ways to ramp up your working sets for lifting in the gym as Niamh trains for Athx - Why Noel chose the monkey bars as his challenge - The importance of the 300m Ski Challenge in the ABC Athlete sessions and what it's really helping you with - Sustainable Health & Fitness - and what happens when you do it the WRONG way - Why Strength Training is the Fountain of Youth - Not Adapting to Change but Driving It - Training With Purpose And much more…
 
Noel, Niamh & Seán are back for the monthly All Things ABC podcast. In this episode of the podcast, after discussing Seán arriving to his wedding on a horse, the guys talk about various health topics including the impact of their blood test results, revealing insights about their sleep patterns, caffeine consumption, and overall wellness. They also talk about whether being affiliated with Hyrox helped get them tickets for November's event as well as potential alternatives for members (YOUR feedback is needed here!). After the recent Coaches Training Day, Noel, Noamh and Seán emphasise the core values of ABC: including life purpose, making an impact, and empowerment. They shine a light on the gym's mission to not just improve physical health but also enrich the overall quality of life for its members, and Noel somehow links it all to 'The Devil Wears Prada.' 00:30 Introduction and Catching Up 00:51 Wedding Highlights and Funny Moments 03:13 Health and Fitness Insights 04:12 Blood Test Revelations 11:30 Hyrox Tickets and Alternatives for members 18:31 Business Review and Future Plans 24:21 Our Slogan: Adding Life to Your Day... 24:59 Quality of Life vs. Longevity 26:29 Foundation and Purpose of Training 28:45 Core Values: Life and Purpose 39:33 Core Values: Impact 43:58 Empowerment Through Fitness 48:28 Vision for the Future You can follow ABC Gym on Instagram @ABCGym.ie…
 
In this episode, Noel, Niamh, and Seán discuss the upcoming ABC Games, participating Hyrox events, what a typical session and your first 30 days at ABC look like, and much more. Noel shares his recent experiences at the Hybrid Series in Athlone with some members of ABC Trim, highlighting the improvements Helen and he made in the doubles event compared to last November, along with sharing training insights into where they found those improvements. They explore the philosophy and structure behind ABC's training sessions, emphasising the importance of strength training, longevity, and maintaining a holistic approach to fitness. From individual accomplishments to team competitions like the ABC Games, the conversation touches on the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing personal growth that define the ABC community. 00:30 Noel competing in the Hybrid Games and Hyrox training strategies 06:03 The ABC Games and Training Motivation 10:28 The First 30-Day Challenge and Fitness Journey at ABC 19:44 Longevity and Functional Fitness 26:37 Core Values and Authenticity 27:44 The ABC Client Demographics and Their Needs 32:06 Strength Training Benefits and The Misconceptions in Fitness 41:43 Training Like an Athlete 47:17 Typical Gym Session Structure at ABC…
 
In this episode of the 'All Things ABC Podcast,' hosts Noel, Niamh, and Seán discuss a wide range of topics, from the fallout from our fundraising for the Irish Cancer Society to ABC's future plans. The conversation also delves into sports performance, the importance of strength training, and the progressive vision for the gym industry with insightful stories, member experiences, and the team's vision for fostering a healthier, longer, and more fulfilled life through fitness. Tune in to explore how you can add days to your life and life to your days through thoughtful fitness strategies. 01:01 How Seán didn't quite think through the branding of the My Zone Challenge 03:36 Life Updates and Personal Stories 04:33 Battle Cancer Fundraising Journey 12:37 Handling Highs and Lows of a Big Event 20:34 Future Vision and Preventative Healthcare 26:32 How Strength Train can reduce Life-Altering Injuries and help you recover quicker from them 27:47 Fitness Beyond Fat Loss 29:43 The Importance of Strength Training 37:22 Challenges in Commercial Gyms vs The Pod System 45:18 Training Like an Athlete: How GAA Training is Similar to the Everyday ABC Athlete 55:37 Future ABC Vision and Goals…
 
In this episode of the All Things ABC podcast, Noel interviews Scott Britton ( @scottbrits on Instagram), the founder of Battle Cancer. Scott shares his compelling journey from a turbulent childhood to creating a global movement that has raised over £8 million for cancer charities. Discussing his diverse athletic feats, from powerlifting to Ironman challenges and the incredible community support behind Battle Cancer, Scott emphasises the importance of hard work, leadership, and leveraging collective effort for impactful fundraising. After listening to this episode, your motivation levels will be through the roof for this Saturday's Battle Cancer event in the RDS! 02:06 Scott's Journey to Success 03:50 Overcoming Adversity 05:48 Creating Battle Cancer 09:20 Scott's Motivation and Values 16:22 Fundraising Challenges 19:41 Battle Cancer's Success in Ireland 20:41 The Power of Community and Teamwork 24:03 Personal Stories of Resilience 26:02 Scott Britton's Future Challenges 29:36 The Battle Cancer Mindset 33:59 Expanding Battle Cancer Globally 36:40 Memorable Stories, Tattoos and Final Thoughts To help ABC reach our 50k in 50 Days goal, please click the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/page/abcgymbattlecancer2025…
 
In this episode of the All Things ABC podcast, Niamh, Noel & Seán reflect the recent Battle Cancer Training Day and Live Better events, look forward to our fundraising night in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and discuss the importance of creating a supportive gym environment through empowerment. They also share personal stories (including why Noel is 'fit to kill' Seán when Seán talks about his story at the start of the podcast) and discuss other upcoming events, such as the Battle Cancer Hype Day and why our goal is for our members to be able to LEAVE the gym! The conversation touches on the transformative impact of fitness, from conquering social anxiety to building lifelong confidence. Listen in to hear how ABC is more than just a gym; it's a community built on 'the 5 E's'. 01:25 Seán's most asked question on they gym floor lately... 02:38 Niamh's Exciting update 04:03 Noel's Parenting Challenges and Triumphs 06:14 ABC Gym Community and Events 06:32 Battle Cancer Event and Fundraising 23:16 Empowerment and Member Stories 33:02 Confidence Through Gym Culture 34:55 Proud Moments and Gym Stories 38:56 Empowerment Through Fitness 43:12 The Importance of Education in Fitness 46:40 Creating a Supportive Gym Environment 50:08 Overcoming Social Anxiety in the Gym 59:51 Encouraging Participation and Growth 01:06:58 The Power of Community Events & How To Make Sure You Don't Miss Out On Our Fundraising Night in the Glenroyal…
 
In this week's All Things ABC Podcast, Noel, Niamh, and Seán continue their conversation from the first episode and talk about the new classes on our timetable to complement the ABC Small Group PT sessions. 03:21 Accountability, Class Benefits and Variety 06:43 Balance 2.0 11:48 Conditioning Club and MyZone Heart Rate Zones 17:52 Hyrox Classes and Whether we are a "Hyrox Gym" now 24:34 Battle Cancer Prep Classes 26:23 Build Classes 27:18 Why Personal Training will always be our Bread and Butter 32:29 Behind the Scenes Peak at our Class Planning and Future Plans…
 
In the season two premiere of the All Things ABC Podcast, hosts Seán, Noel, and Niamh discuss their ambitious goals for 2025, including a 50,000 euro in 50 days challenge to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. They share personal stories about their experiences with cancer and outline the importance of community and teamwork. The episode touches on the impact of fitness, the significance of personal challenges, and their plans for upcoming events like the Battle Cancer competition and our huge members' social night in the Glenroyal. We discuss how ALL our members can get involved in this 50k Goal. From doing the Battle Cancer Event, to pushing our coaches in the Coaches's Challenge as well as sponsorship opportunities for our benefit raffle that night 00:00 Welcome Back to Season Two! 00:57 Announcing the 50k in 50 Days Challenge 01:33 Reflecting on Last Year's Success 03:35 Coaches Join the Challenge 07:02 Personal Stories of Cancer 12:17 The Impact of Cancer on Our Lives 14:23 The Importance of Fitness and Community 22:23 Getting Kids into Sports at an Early Age 24:26 Noel Discovering a Passion for Fitness and Transitioning from Teaching to Coaching 28:25 Founding ABC Gym 29:51 Impact of Fitness on Health 31:38 Battle Cancer 2025 33:09 Fundraising and Community Support 41:14 How YOU can contribute to our 50k Goal You can support our 50k in 50 Days goal by clicking the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/page/abcgymbattlecancer2025 And be sure to follow our ABC Gym Instagram page to keep track of the Coaches's Challenge and much more: https://www.instagram.com/abcgym.ie/ And if you would like to sponsor a prize for our raffle email: Niamh@ABCgym.ie…
 
In this episode of the All Things ABC podcast, host Seán welcomes Roisin and Niamh, the masterminds behind the ABC Blaze sessions and accomplished athletes in their own right! They discuss their Blaze programming and how it complements the ABC Athlete sessions and gets you running outside the gym. Roisin and Niamh also share their experience and tips on preparing for Hyrox fitness races, discussing everything from pacing strategies, specific station tips, nutrition, and recovery protocols. Whether you are participating in singles or doubles, this episode provides valuable insights to help you cross the finish line successfully. 03:45 Blaze Sessions Programming 06:14 Combining Blaze and ABC Athlete Sessions 11:54 Race Day Tips and Strategies 16:29 Hyrox Race Dynamics 22:57 Counting Laps and Staying Focused 23:37 Sled Pull Tips and Penalties 25:07 Burpee Broad Jumps Strategy 27:24 Rowing Techniques and Changeovers 29:46 Farmer Carry and Sandbag Lunges 33:39 Final Kilometre and Wall Balls 37:35 Post-Race Recovery and Final Tips With our Blaze sessions being as popular as they are, having over 20 members and half our coaching staff competing in Hyrox this weekend, along with a few members curious about fitness racing, there will be something in this episode for you!…
 
Strategies for Sustainable Fat Loss, Fitness, and Health Join us in this comprehensive episode where we dive deep into All Things Nutrition with a particular focus on sustainable fat loss, muscle building, and overall health with Jamie & Niamh. We explore the Live Better program, emphasising practical tips for beginners, the significance of essential nutrients, and the balance between food quality and quantity. Learn about creating manageable calorie deficits, optimising protein intake, and transitioning from weight loss to maintenance. Discover strategies tailored for shift workers, tips for handling weekend indulgences, and the importance of mindful eating. Additionally, we highlight the critical role of vitamins, minerals, and supplements, offering advice for pre-event nutrition for events such as Hyrox and this weekend's Dublin Marathon and post-event recovery. Perfect for those seeking a balanced, realistic approach to achieving their fitness and health goals. 00:43 Live Better Program Insights 04:03 Portion Sizes and Tracking 07:00 Food Quality vs. Quantity 10:38 Carbohydrates: Good or Bad? 13:25 Protein Intake and Meal Planning 15:28 Post-Program Strategies 18:43 Periodising Nutrition for Long-Term Success 26:51 Understanding Self-Monitoring Tools 27:24 Navigating Female Weight Fluctuations 29:58 Timing and Organization for a Healthy Lifestyle 32:33 Managing Nutrition for Shift Workers 35:21 Eating Out and Tracking Progress 36:55 The Role of Supplements in Nutrition 44:30 Pre-Event Nutrition Strategies 47:57 The Importance of Recovery ABC Members: Be sure to keep an eye out on your emails and MyZone TVs for more information on the return of the ABC Live Better programme and more!…
 
This week, on the All Things ABC Podcast, Noel, Ciaran, Conor, and Ross discuss how ABC is intertwined with GAA and their own backgrounds in GAA. Noel talks about how his background in GAA played a role in launching ABC. Ciaran mentions how he pretty much grew up with a hurl in his hand and working with the Tipperary Camogie team. Conor and Ross talk about playing for local rivals to Trim as well as how they fare when they play against each other (one insists the other one is 'wild' on the pitch!) as well as Ross talks about working with the Meath ladies when they won an All Ireland and how he got involved with them and all four discussing the impact of Strength & Conditioning in GAA The lads also give their predictions for the All-Ireland this weekend and discuss whether Cork was hard done by in last weekend's classic final.…
 
Get ready for an exciting start to our new large group classes this week! We've prepared a special podcast episode that delves more into the classes and what to expect. On the podcast this week, we have: - Niamh, who, along with Roisin, programmed the ABC Blaze Sessions - Bradley, who is the head of ABC Box & Build - Ciaran, who worked with Conor in creating ABC Blend - And Phil, who put together the ABC Balance Programme And we tasked Seán with asking the questions that will help you determine what classes will compliment your ABC Athlete sessions best to help you with your current goals…
 
In the first of a four-part mini-series, Noel, Enda, Niamh, and Roisin sat down to discuss ABC's beginnings, how they got involved, their history in the fitness industry, and their vision for ABC. In the first of four parts, Noel his background in GAA, the passing of his Dad, what he learned in Setanta College, lecturing while doing S&C in the evenings part-time to transitioning from teaching to coaching, He noticed how things were done wrong in the gym and that there was a better way to get results. That led to the concept of ABC—Athletic Body Coaching Gym. But opening a gym would lead to round-the-clock coaching and stress that would affect his own health and fitness. Which meant he would need help and, in part 2, we'll hear more from Enda...…
 
Get ready for an exciting episode of All Things ABC, where our ABC Coaches Niamh, Roisin, and Seán are thrilled to interview our esteemed Head of Nutrition at ABC, Jamie. As well as running the ABC Nutrition Programmes, Jamie also works with Roscommon GAA, and you can hear more about his background and how he got involved with Nutrition in the last 20 minutes of this episode. In this episode, we discuss: - Why most diets fail - What makes the ABC Nutrition Programme different - Can you build muscle and lose fat - Reading the InBody sheet and what to look for - Nutrition for Sport - What to eat before, during and after an event - Working with Roscommon GAA And much more You can follow us on Instagram: @abcgym.ie…
 
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