Philosophy of Strength

Cillian O’Connor
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Personal trainer Cill O’Connor delves into all things strength training and the philosophy behind living a strong life.

  1. 12/09/2025

    #131 Why the smartest people need the simplest plans.

    A lot of smart people struggle with lifting because they overthink every decision. They try to optimise the perfect plan, jump between programmes, and end up making no real progress. In this episode, I break down why overthinking happens and what actually matters for getting stronger. You’ll learn the common traps, the basics that never change, and a simple framework you can follow to train with confidence without getting lost in the noise. ONLINE COACHING: https://mailchi.mp/9cb0bf374e72/online-coaching

    24 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    #130: Reddit Rambles 11: Proper gym clothing, back strength imbalances, and lack of motivation.

    Online coaching information: https://mailchi.mp/9cb0bf374e72/online-coaching

    34 min

  3. 10/31/2025

    #129 Reddit Ramble 10: Non-linear bench progress, intermediate strength standards, and 'suboptimal' training splits.

    In Reddit Rambles, I answer questions from the various fitness-related subreddits. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend!

    27 min

  4. 10/16/2025

    #128 From first client to full-time coach: our path to online coaching, and business tips

    In this episode, myself and Rick Nally dive into how we landed our very first coaching jobs, navigated the ups and downs of the fitness industry, and ultimately made the leap to full-time online coaching. Tune in for candid stories and the essential business lessons we've learned along the way. Newsletter sign-up for Beyond The Textbook early bird access: https://mailchi.mp/fe5aa1452f25/subscribenow

    1h 18m

  5. 10/09/2025

    #127 The pros and cons of sport science education and strength and conditioning, with Rick Nally

    Myself and fellow online coach Rick Nally reflect on our younger years in sport science education and strength and conditioning - and whether it was useful for becoming professional coaches.

    45 min

  6. 10/06/2025

    #126 Not every season is a peak: lifting when life gets messy.

    What if your best training week isn’t the one where you hit a PB… but the one where you didn’t quit? In this episode, I explore what progress looks like for me when life is messy and my results are subpar.

    13 min

  7. 09/24/2025

    #125 Maximising strength on a two-day schedule - how to make full-body training work for your busy life

    Think two days a week isn’t enough to get strong? Think again.In this episode I break down how to build a full-body program on just two days per week, why it actually works better than you’d think, and the key mistakes to avoid. I’ll share real client examples, outline a sample structure, and show you how to make serious progress even with a busy schedule.

    23 min

  8. 09/22/2025

    #124 Reddit rambles 9: Toning, S&C for BJJ, and plateaus.

    Book your free coaching consult here: https://calendly.com/cill-cillianoconnor/consultation

    41 min
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Personal trainer Cill O’Connor delves into all things strength training and the philosophy behind living a strong life.

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  • Creator
    Cillian O’Connor
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cillian O’Connor
  • Show Website
    Philosophy of Strength