The Gen Pop Podcast

Larry Doyle
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Personal Trainer , Coach and people helper Larry Doyle , joined by colleague Daniel Daly sit down with you each week, sharing tips, insights and real world coaching to help simplify your health & fitness journey.We cut through the nonsense, fillers and BS to give you simple real life tips.

  1. 3d ago

    #98 - Can you still get in shape over 35??

    You hit 35 and suddenly the world talks like you are on the scrapheap. We are not buying it. Larry Doyle and Daniel get honest about what actually changes after 35, and why “I cannot get results anymore” is usually a life problem, not a biology problem. We dig into the comparison trap of measuring a busy parent or stressed commuter against your 25 year old self who had more time, more sport, and fewer responsibilities. We talk realistic training for fat loss and muscle gain: why three solid strength sessions can be enough, how to adjust volume to match recovery, and why the smartest move is often doing less, better. Steps get a proper reality check too, because going from 4,000 to 10,000 overnight is a great way to quit. The conversation gets practical and messy: cutting down ultra processed food, sorting sleep, easing off the weekend drink, and building a routine that stacks the deck in your favour. We also tackle “notions” head on, from going too hard at tennis to the ego hit of being weaker than you remember, plus the truth about novel stimulus soreness when you bring back movements you have ignored. Former athletes will recognise the identity shift, and why training with purpose beats chasing old PBs. If hormones or testosterone are your go to explanation, we ask the blunt question: where is the proof? Listen, take one action you can control this week, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. What is the biggest fitness myth you believed about training after 35? Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching Daniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie Coaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/ Email : info@larrydoylecoaching.ie

  2. Aug 9

    #97 - Busting Plateau's

    If the scales haven’t budged in a couple of days and you’re ready to slash calories, we want to slow you down and save you weeks of frustration. We talk about what a real fat loss plateau actually is, what it isn’t, and why the most common “stall” is just noise from water retention, weekends, stress, and inconsistent tracking. We get practical about the metrics that matter for breaking a weight loss plateau: daily weigh-ins to build a trend, weekly averages, photos, and simple reality checks like belt notches and how your clothes fit. We also call out the easy escape hatches people lean on, like blaming sudden muscle gain during a long calorie deficit, and we explain how to audit adherence properly before you change a single thing. When it truly is time to adjust, we show how we decide what to change first based on the person in front of us: steps vs calories, small 10% nudges, and when structured cardio makes more sense than chasing tiny step increases. We also dig into NEAT and why adding lots of cardio can backfire if it makes you move less the rest of the day, plus when a diet break or maintenance phase can restore energy, mindset, and long-term progress. If you want calmer decision-making, clearer data, and a plan that doesn’t swing with every weigh-in, press play. Subscribe, share it with a mate who’s “stuck”, and leave us a review so more people can stop spinning their wheels. Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching Daniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie Coaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/ Email : info@larrydoylecoaching.ie

  3. Aug 2

    #96 - Fixing Decision Fatigue

    Decision fatigue is not just an annoying buzzword, it is the reason so many smart, motivated people feel stuck. When every meal turns into a debate and every gym session starts with “what should I do today?”, you burn through willpower before you even begin. We get honest about how that mental drain shows up in real life, and why more options rarely leads to better results. We break down the simplest fix we know: build defaults. A short rotation of breakfasts, predictable lunches, and a flexible family dinner can make healthy eating feel automatic without forcing everyone into full-on weekend meal prep. We also talk about the “protein problem” people think they have, and why the real issue is usually overthinking, social media noise, and chasing perfect recipes instead of putting straightforward protein on the plate. On the training side, we look at the difference between structure and chaos. A clear workout programme saves time, creates progression, and stops you drifting around the gym with no direction. We also touch on automation, including how AI tools can remove tiny daily decisions, and why paying a coach is often a transaction for time, clarity, and headspace more than anything else. If you want less stress and more progress in your nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle, give this a listen. Subscribe, share it with a mate who overthinks everything, and leave a review with the one decision you are going to automate this week. Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching Daniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie Coaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/ Email : info@larrydoylecoaching.ie

  4. Jul 26

    #95 - Momentum That Actually Lasts

    The number on the scales spikes overnight and your brain goes straight to panic mode: cut calories harder, add more cardio, scrap the plan. We take that moment apart and rebuild it into something far more useful: momentum as a long-term trend, like compound interest, where small actions repeated consistently create the results people chase with extreme “quick fixes”. If you have ever felt like one imperfect day wipes out all your progress, you will hear exactly why that story keeps you stuck. We talk through the practical tools that make momentum measurable and calm. Weekly averages for weight, calories, steps, and training stop you reacting to noise and help you make better decisions over time. We also get into the real momentum-killers: the weekend backlash, the missed-session spiral, and the urge to “fix” one problem by slashing the other three tyres. The goal is not perfection; it is keeping the line moving in the right direction across weeks, then months. From there we go into habits that actually move the needle, starting with sleep. Instead of trying to change everything overnight, we explain how to layer changes like caffeine timing, phone routines, and a consistent schedule so the process sticks. We also tackle busy periods like summer, holidays, work travel, and social events with realistic strategies including maintenance days, smarter drink choices, and planning ahead so you come back feeling steady rather than starting from scratch. If you want support and structure, we also explain our Momentum coaching block and who it is for. If this helps, subscribe to the Gen Pop Podcast, share it with a mate who overreacts to the scales, and leave us a review so more people can find it. Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching Daniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie Coaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/ Email : info@larrydoylecoaching.ie

  5. Jul 20

    #94 - Hiring A Coach Gives You Clarity Not Happiness

    Coaching won’t make your life easier in the way people secretly hope it will. If your job is draining you, your stress is through the roof, or your routine is chaos, paying a fitness coach doesn’t switch that off. We say it plainly: coaching doesn’t buy happiness, and it doesn’t solve your problems for you. What it can do is give you direction, clarity, support, and the kind of external accountability that helps you stop drifting and start acting. We dig into the unsexy truth behind weight loss coaching and body composition change. Fat loss still comes back to a calorie deficit, plus the basics that make it sustainable: steps, training, sleep, food prep, and repetition. We talk about why the industry sells “instant transformation” stories, why that’s misleading, and why the real “secret sauce” is simply doing the work consistently. Even when you have the perfect plan, you’re still the one who has to get to the gym, put your hands on the bar, and make the choices when nobody is watching. We also give a practical framework for real life: setting expectations based on your stress levels and extending timelines when needed, instead of trying to force perfection. Then we share the traffic light system for managing weeks that go green, amber, or fully red, so you can reduce friction, keep adherence high, and avoid the stop-start cycle. If you want a grounded, no-nonsense take on online coaching, accountability, and sustainable fat loss habits, this is for you. Subscribe, share it with a mate who needs the reality check, and leave a review with the one habit you’re committing to this week. Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching Daniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie Coaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/ Email : info@larrydoylecoaching.ie

  6. Jul 12

    #93 - Chat GPT /Ai Calorie Tracking

    ChatGPT can tell you your dinner is 300 calories, and that single number can quietly derail weeks of fat loss. We’ve both seen it with clients: AI gives a confident estimate off a blurry, top-down photo, misses what’s underneath the rice or inside the sauce, and suddenly someone is underfuelled, starving by evening, and wondering why progress feels impossible. We dig into what AI calorie estimation can and can’t do, why prompts matter more than people think, and how misinformation can sneak in when the model pulls from low-quality sources. We also talk about the bigger issue behind the tech: autonomy. Calorie tracking is a skill, portion size is a skill, and the goal isn’t a lifetime of logging or reassurance. The goal is getting good enough that you can eat normally, estimate reasonably, and stay consistent without a “safety blanket” app. You’ll hear practical ways to make AI more useful for nutrition coaching and self-coaching: describing ingredients and quantities, adding a real-world size reference beside your plate, and doing simple calibration tests where you weigh a meal you control and compare the true number to the AI guess. If you’re using MyFitnessPal, ChatGPT, or any food tracking app, this chat will help you keep your head clear and your expectations realistic. If this was helpful, subscribe to Gen Pop Podcast, share it with a mate who’s scanning every meal, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s the weirdest or most misleading calorie estimate you’ve ever gotten from AI? Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching Daniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie Coaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/ Email : info@larrydoylecoaching.ie

  7. Jul 6

    #92 - Training hard or hardly training ?

    Your training might feel “busy”, but is it actually effective? Larry and Daniel get straight into the stuff that quietly stalls progress for most lifters: switching programmes too often, chasing viral exercises, and doing piles of sets that look hardcore but deliver very little progressive overload. We break down what an effective gym session really is, using simple, repeatable principles: pick movements you can perform well, train them hard enough to create a stimulus, then recover so you can repeat that effort again within a couple of days. We talk junk volume, why obsessing over perfect form and perfect rep ranges can backfire, and how minimum effective dose training often beats marathon sessions, especially for people with jobs, stress, travel, or newborn-level sleep. Dieting changes the game too. We get honest about training in a calorie deficit, who can realistically build muscle while cutting, and why most experienced lifters should prioritise strength retention, sensible volume, and joint health rather than flogging themselves with extra sets. From protein intake and hydration to exercise selection that fits your structure, the goal is a programme you can stick to long enough for results to show up. If you’re happy with your current training and it’s working, we give you permission to keep it. If it’s not working, we show you what to adjust without throwing everything out. Subscribe for more practical training advice, share this with a mate who keeps changing their plan, and leave a review if you want us to keep making episodes like this. What part of your training are you most tempted to change too quickly? Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching Daniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie Coaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/ Email : info@larrydoylecoaching.ie

  8. Jun 29

    # 91 - (im)Balance

    Balance is one of the most overused words in health and fitness, and we think it’s quietly keeping people stuck. We get straight into what balance actually means when the goal is fat loss, better health, and real progress: keeping the things you enjoy while staying accountable to the behaviours that move the needle. We talk through the biggest trap we see with clients: being “good” Monday to Friday, then writing off the weekend as earned downtime. That pattern can blow up your weekly calorie budget through alcohol calories, takeaways, and restaurant meals that can easily land in the 1,500 to 2,000 calorie range. We’re not here to scaremonger or tell you to stop living your life. We’re here to show you how small, realistic changes like cutting ten pints to four or five, making smarter swaps when eating out, and tracking with honesty can keep your social life intact and your results moving. We also clear up the 80/20 rule, because it’s not a free pass. It’s a percentage of your total weekly intake, with most of your calories coming from high-protein, high-fibre, nutrient-dense foods, and a smaller portion reserved for the extras. The key question we keep coming back to is simple: are your actions aligned with the outcome you want? If not, the solution isn’t a new slogan, it’s a new plan and often a bit more accountability. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, hit play, share this with a mate who needs the honest version, and leave us a review. Want help applying it to your own weekends and goals? Drop us a DM and tell us what you’re working towards. Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching Daniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie Coaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/ Email : info@larrydoylecoaching.ie

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Personal Trainer , Coach and people helper Larry Doyle , joined by colleague Daniel Daly sit down with you each week, sharing tips, insights and real world coaching to help simplify your health & fitness journey.We cut through the nonsense, fillers and BS to give you simple real life tips.

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  • Creator
    Larry Doyle
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Gen Pop Podcast
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    The Gen Pop Podcast

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