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