The Business Athlete Show

Adrian McDonnell

The Business Athlete Show is a weekly podcast for high-performing professionals and business owners who want to improve their physique, energy, and confidence — and perform in life and business like an athlete. Hosted by Adrian McDonnell, founder of McLifestyle Fitness, the show gives you evidence-based training, nutrition, and mindset strategies designed for busy schedules. Our mission is simple: help you optimise your body composition, improve your health, change your identity and create a body and lifestyle you’re proud of. To stay connected follow me on IG: Adrian_mclifestylefitness

  1. Jul 8

    #228: 7 Game-Changing Nutrition Habits Our Most Successful Clients Swear By

    Apply for 1:1 Coaching If this episode resonated with you, the next step is a conversation. McLifestyle works with a small number of men at a time through a personalised coaching system that covers training, nutrition, lifestyle structure, and accountability — built around your schedule, not a generic template. Apply here → 1:1 Application Form Connect with Adrian Instagram: @adrian_mclifestylefitness If this episode was useful, share it with one man who needs to hear it. That's the best way to support the show.

  2. Jul 1

    #227: 45 Cheat Codes I Know at 31 That I Wish I Knew at 21

    In this episode I share the 45 habits that have made the biggest difference — for me and for the men I coach. These cover nutrition, training, sleep, and mindset. Every single one is practical and actionable. If you're a busy man who wants to look better, feel better, and perform at a higher level — this one's for you. Apply for 1:1 Coaching If this episode resonated with you, the next step is a conversation. McLifestyle works with a small number of men at a time through a personalised coaching system that covers training, nutrition, lifestyle structure, and accountability — built around your schedule, not a generic template. Apply here → 1:1 Application Form Connect with Adrian Instagram: @adrian_mclifestylefitness If this episode was useful, share it with one man who needs to hear it. That's the best way to support the show.

  3. Jun 24

    #226: The Science of Staying Lean — How to Keep the Fat Off After Losing Body Fat

    Most men can lose weight. The problem is keeping it off. In this episode, Adrian breaks down the science of what happens to your body after a fat loss phase — and the exact strategy McLifestyle uses with clients to lock in results permanently. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why your body actively works against you after fat loss — and the four biological responses that drive weight regain What reverse dieting is, how it works, and why it's the missing piece most men never use The difference between a reverse diet and a diet break — and when to use each one How to calculate your new maintenance calories after a cut The step-by-step weekly calorie increase protocol to rebuild your metabolism without gaining fat How to train during a reverse diet to maximise muscle retention and strength gains The half-time rule for timeline expectations — and why patience here pays off permanently Martin’s full journey — 88kg to 76kg at 50, reverse dieted back to 3,000 calories as his new maintenance Apply for 1:1 Coaching If this episode resonated with you, the next step is a conversation. McLifestyle works with a small number of men at a time through a personalised coaching system that covers training, nutrition, lifestyle structure, and accountability — built around your schedule, not a generic template. Apply here → 1:1 Application Form Connect with Adrian Instagram: @adrian_mclifestylefitness Message me “Longevity Program” on Instagram for more information. If this episode was useful, share it with one man who needs to hear it. That's the best way to support the show.

  4. Jun 17

    #225: The Four Pillars of Longevity Every Man Over 40 Needs to Know

    In this episode, Aido breaks down the four non-negotiable pillars of longevity for men over 40  and how you can optimise all four areas so you can look, feel and perform your utmost best. Key Takeaways: After 35, men lose 1–2% of muscle mass per year without structured resistance training. You can't supplement your way out of it and you can't cardio your way out of it. You train for it or you lose it.VO2 max is the most powerful predictor of cardiovascular mortality in the research — more predictive than smoking, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Most men over 40 don't train it at all.Body fat percentage — specifically visceral fat — is what drives disease risk, not the number on the scale. Two men can weigh 90kg and be in completely different health categories.Your GP is checking you're not dying. That's different from checking you're actually thriving. The five markers to ask for: fasting insulin, HbA1c, CRP, testosterone (free and total), and Vitamin D. Apply for 1:1 Coaching If this episode resonated with you, the next step is a conversation. McLifestyle works with a small number of men at a time through a personalised coaching system that covers training, nutrition, lifestyle structure, and accountability — built around your schedule, not a generic template. Apply here → 1:1 Application Form Connect with Adrian Instagram: @adrian_mclifestylefitness Message me “Longevity Program” on Instagram for more information. If this episode was useful, share it with one man who needs to hear it. That's the best way to support the show.

  5. Jun 10

    #224: Why the Last 10lbs Won't Come Off

    The last 10lbs can be harder to shift. Here’s why: Smaller body = lower calorie needs → deficit shrinksMetabolic adaptation → body burns fewer calories than expectedNEAT drops → less movement without realising (−200–400 kcal/day)Hormones shift → ↓ leptin, ↑ hunger, ↓ thyroid/testosteroneCloser to set point → stronger resistance to fat loss Follow the steps in this episode if you would like to shift it! Apply for 1:1 Coaching If this episode resonated with you, the next step is a conversation. McLifestyle works with a small number of men at a time through a personalised coaching system that covers training, nutrition, lifestyle structure, and accountability — built around your schedule, not a generic template. Apply here → 1:1 Application Form Connect with Adrian Instagram: @adrian_mclifestylefitness If this episode was useful, share it with one man who needs to hear it. That's the best way to support the show.

  6. Jun 3

    #223: Strength Training — A Way of Life

    Why most men cannot stay consistentDo people treat you differently when you’re in shape?The “get to” vs “have to” do it mindsetWhat strength training actually does to the body over 40Lifelong strength training principles Apply for 1:1 Coaching If this episode resonated with you, the next step is a conversation. McLifestyle works with a small number of men at a time through a personalised coaching system that covers training, nutrition, lifestyle structure, and accountability — built around your schedule, not a generic template. Apply here → 1:1 Application Form Connect with Adrian Instagram: @adrian_mclifestylefitness If this episode was useful, share it with one man who needs to hear it. That's the best way to support the show.

  7. May 27

    #222: How to Build Muscle After 40 Inside 4 Hours Per Week

    In this episode: Why declining testosterone is rarely the real reason men stop building muscle after 40The 3 training mistakes most busy men make that cuts their results in half every single weekThe protein target most men are nowhere near hitting — and why that gap explains most stalled progressWhy dirty bulking and aggressive cutting both fail — and what actually works for body recomposition after 40The exact 60 minute session structure Adrian uses with his clients to build muscle in 3–4 hours per weekPlus much more Apply for 1:1 Coaching If this episode resonated with you, the next step is a conversation. McLifestyle works with a small number of men at a time through a personalised coaching system that covers training, nutrition, lifestyle structure, and accountability — built around your schedule, not a generic template. Apply here → 1:1 Application Form Connect with Adrian Instagram: @adrian_mclifestylefitness If this episode was useful, share it with one man who needs to hear it. That's the best way to support the show.

  8. May 20

    #221: The Best Forms of Cardio to Burn Fat And Get Fitter (5 Ways)

    In this episode: The cardio zone that burns the most fat with the least damage to your trainingHIIT Training 101The one cardio session per week that predicts how long you'll liveExactly how much cardio you actually needThe weekly cardio structure that works around a busy schedule The weekly structure covered in this episode: Daily steps: 8,000–10,000Resistance training: 3–4 sessionsZone 2 cardio: 2–3 sessions, 30–45 minutesVO2 max: 1 session per weekTotal training time: 4–5 hours Apply for 1:1 Coaching If this episode resonated with you, the next step is a conversation. McLifestyle works with a small number of men at a time through a personalised coaching system that covers training, nutrition, lifestyle structure, and accountability — built around your schedule, not a generic template. Apply here → 1:1 Application Form Connect with Adrian Instagram: @adrian_mclifestylefitness If this episode was useful, share it with one man who needs to hear it. That's the best way to support the show.

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The Business Athlete Show is a weekly podcast for high-performing professionals and business owners who want to improve their physique, energy, and confidence — and perform in life and business like an athlete. Hosted by Adrian McDonnell, founder of McLifestyle Fitness, the show gives you evidence-based training, nutrition, and mindset strategies designed for busy schedules. Our mission is simple: help you optimise your body composition, improve your health, change your identity and create a body and lifestyle you’re proud of. To stay connected follow me on IG: Adrian_mclifestylefitness

Information

  • Creator
    Adrian McDonnell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    229
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Adrian McDonnell
  • Show Website
    The Business Athlete Show

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