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Cross Functional Fitness

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Join me every Friday for discussions on various aspects of training, nutrition, mindset with some dabblings in other random ideas. There'll be monthly guest interviews with entertaining, inspiring and exciting people, as well as FAQs answered every week.

Sep 8

Strength Training 101: What Actually Makes You Stronger?

Strength training does not need to be complicated—but it does need to be understood. In this episode, Stuart provides a practical crash course for anyone who wants to become stronger but does not know where to begin. We look at what strength training is actually trying to achieve, why it becomes increasingly important as we age, how beginners should approach it and why steady, sensible progression beats constantly searching for the perfect workout. This episode is particularly useful for anyone starting later in life, returning after years away from the gym or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting fitness advice. You do not have to be fit before you begin. You do not need to know every exercise. You simply need an appropriate starting point, good coaching and a process you can repeat consistently. Strength for Tomorrow Radio is produced by Cross Functional Fitness in Warrenpoint, County Down. Find out more at crossfunctionalfitness.co.uk.
May 27

GLP-1: Will It Send Exercise to Extinction?

The honest coaching take on weight-loss drugs, muscle loss, and why the gym still matters. In this episode, Stuart tackles the question that's been lurking behind every GLP-1 conversation: has the rise of weight-loss medication made going to the gym optional? The short answer is no. But the full answer is more interesting than that. This episode covers: What GLP-1 drugs actually do (in plain English, not jargon) The muscle loss problem that rarely makes the headlines Why what happens after stopping the medication matters as much as the results during What exercise and strength training do that no medication can replicate — from metabolic rate to bone density to mental health His coaching framework for who genuinely suits GLP-1 medication, and who is probably better served by lifestyle-first The practical satiety approach used every day at Cross Functional Fitness Resources & Links: Cross Functional Fitness, Warrenpoint Want to try the satiety approach? Message with the word SATIETY Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode constitutes medical advice. If you're considering GLP-1 medication, speak with a qualified clinician.
Apr 7

Why So Many Adults Feel Broken by 40 — And How to Get Strong Again

Feeling stiff, sore, tired, weak, or older than you should? In this episode, I explain why so many adults feel broken by 40 — and why it’s often not simply “ageing.” We cover muscle loss, inactivity, poor sleep, bad nutrition, stress, and the fitness myths that keep people stuck. I also explain what actually works if you want to get strong again: proper strength training, better habits, better recovery, and the right coaching. If you’re tired of feeling like your body is going backwards, this episode will help. Start here: https://crossfunctionalfitness.co.uk/contact/ Website: https://crossfunctionalfitness.co.uk/ Instagram: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/crossfunctionalfitness
11/17/2025

How to get really strong in 12 weeks!

Whether you’re testing your one-rep maxes, training for a life event, or doing your first “total,” how you live outside the gym matters just as much as what you do inside it. In this episode, I share practical, real-world strategies to get the most out of your training block and perform at your best on the day — without overcomplicating things. We cover: Why eating enough and eating more protein changes everything How missed workouts add up (and how to stop skipping them) The importance of fuelling properly and not training on empty Why better sleep = better lifts How to handle setbacks without losing momentum This one’s for anyone who wants to walk into testing day confident, well-prepared, and ready to lift something they'll remember for the rest of their lives! 🎧 Listen now and set yourself up for a stronger total.
09/23/2025

Meet Our New Coach: Nathan Joins the Team

We’re excited to welcome Nathan to the Cross Functional Fitness team! 🎉 In this episode, Nathan joins me to chat about: His journey from gym member to coach. Why he’s passionate about strength training. The lessons he’s learned through training and life. What he hopes to bring to our community. This isn’t just about adding another coach — it’s about growing our gym family, sharing experiences and stories, and giving you more support on your fitness journey. 👉 Tune in to hear his story, get inspired, and learn what you can expect when you meet him in the gym!
07/22/2025

Stop Wasting Time: Use a Barbell Instead! #89

If lunges fixed imbalances, we’d all be symmetrical gods by now.But we’re not.Why?Because lunges, rows, and single-leg circus acts aren’t the solution. The barbell is. In this episode, we break down: Why barbell training (squat, deadlift, bench press, strict press, rows, cleans) beats every other training method Why single-leg exercises don’t actually fix imbalances Why movements like lunges and curls become untrainable fast The real reason you should be lifting heavy at 40, 50, and beyond How barbells can be trained for decades and keep delivering results 🎧 This is the strength training clarity you didn’t know you needed. #BarbellPodcast #StrengthOver30 #FunctionalStrength #DeadliftFixesEverything #SmartTrainingOnly #TrainWithPurpose #BarbellNotBalancePads
06/30/2025

Want Better Results? Widen the Base! #88

Most people are chasing performance, weight loss, or aesthetics without ever building the foundation. In this episode, we break down the CrossFit hierarchy of development, introduce our own updated performance pyramid, and explain why sleep and nutrition are the real secret weapons. Whether you're chasing strength, fat loss, or longevity, you need to widen the base to raise the peak. 🧠 Sleep better. 🥗 Eat better. 🏋️ Perform better. 🔔 Subscribe for more real fitness advice that cuts through the noise. Apply for our Online Coaching Apply for Nutrition Coaching
04/29/2025

The Problem With "Everything in Moderation" #87

You’ve been told to eat everything in moderation. But what if that advice is actually holding you back? In this episode, I break down why “moderation” is one of the most misleading pieces of nutrition advice out there—and how it’s quietly sabotaging your energy, your cravings, and your long-term health. We’ll dig into: Why sugar in moderation is still too much for most people How alcohol messes with your goals (even in small amounts) The sneaky way ultra-processed foods hijack your brain And why refined carbs are the ultimate blood sugar trap If you’re tired of being stuck in cycles of cravings, guilt, and confusion—this one's for you. 👉 Subscribe, share it with a friend, and follow me on Instagram @crossfunctionalfitness for more no-BS fitness and nutrition advice.

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Strength For Tomorrow Radio

Join me every Friday for discussions on various aspects of training, nutrition, mindset with some dabblings in other random ideas. There'll be monthly guest interviews with entertaining, inspiring and exciting people, as well as FAQs answered every week.

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Cross Functional Fitness
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

84
Rating

Explicit
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