The Health Matters Podcast

Health Matters by Seán Kinane

The Health Matters Podcast, hosted by Seán Kinane. Seán is one of the most active and experienced testers in the world within the field of human performance. The aim of this podcast is to educate you on all things health and performance by drawing on his many years of working with real people seeking to improve their health, wellbeing and sporting goals. Seán`s no nonsense approach will break down topics like VO2 Max, Metabolic Health, Weight Management, Running, Cycling, Hyrox and much more in a clear and understandable way so you too can benefit from his years of experience.

  1. 06/04/2025

    #16. How To Get Faster

    In this episode, Seán discusses everything you need to know about how to get fast, whatever the distance?  Some of the topics discuss are;  How to get faster over different distances The importance of strength training to get faster The role of aerobic training for speed The importance of a training structure  The role your Vo2 max plays in getting fast How to fuel for harder training days The role of recovery to get faster  If you want you want to understand how to get fast over all distances, make sure you give it a listen.   If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

    11 min

  2. 05/28/2025

    #15. Calories - Better Bad Choices

    Calorie savers  In this episode, Seán discuss calories and just how many little wins there are if you are trying to save calories in your every day meals and snacks Calorie tracking is not a diet; it is a great awareness tool that WILL help you understand exactly how much energy you are putting into your body daily, once you know how many are coming in you can then adjust your input for your goal.  Calories are in everything and learning about the better bad choices will make your life that much easier if you are on a journey of weight loss.  This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked closely with many people to help them understand calories. If you want the real insight into how to get this balance right, make sure you give it a listen.   If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

    14 min

  3. 05/21/2025

    #14. You can`t run well because you run too fast !

    In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about one of the most common statements we hear weekly  Some of the topics discuss are;  Why training too hard doesn't work The importance of building aerobic base How to develop aerobic capacity  Why you are in control of your speed What training with structure could look like Understanding the talk test and RPE scale  The role of weight management for running  And much more  This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked closely with many people get their training louds wrong, and have their structure all wrong, if you want the real insight into how to get this balance right make sure you give it a listen    If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

    10 min

  4. 05/15/2025

    #13 Overtrained and under fuelled

    In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you needto know about one of the most common issues we see.   Some of the topics discuss are. What is over training What is under fuelling How to manage the train loads accordingly What are the negatives of being overtrained Some of the side effects if being overtrained The benefits of getting the balance right How to trust the process Understanding Rate of Perceived ExertionAnd much more  This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked closely with many people who train too hard and end up suffering as a result, if you want the real insight into how to get this balance rightmake sure you give it a listen   If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information,make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

    13 min

  5. 05/07/2025

    #12. HYROX - Understand The Training Requirements Of The Sport

    In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about training for Hyrox .   Some of the topics discuss are;  Understand the demands of Hyrox Why so many get it wrong  What type of training will help you perform better Why aerobic development is important Why less is more Why training structure is vital for performance development Tips for females competing in Hyrox around your menstrual cycle Training partner tips  Things that go wrong for with doubles  Fuelling tips for Hyrox pre and Intra  And much more   This episode is packed with real information from someone who works with the some of the best Hyrox athletes in the world, if you want to understand more about how to train for Hyrox make sure you give it a listen  If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

    11 min

  6. 05/01/2025

    #11. The power of patience

    In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about the power of patience   Some of the topics discuss are;  Tips for long term success  Why consistency works Tips for weight management, long terms success  How patience influences your Vo2 and performance The groundwork for performance growth  Stories of discipline  How patient do you need to be for zone 2 to work? And much more   This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked successfully with 1000s of clients to achieve their long-term goals, if you want to understand the power of patience make sure to listen!  If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

    12 min

  7. 04/30/2025

    #10. 20 Weeks to a better marathon

    In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about Health Matters highly successful marathon programme “20 weeks to a better marathon”  This specialised programme is mainly aimed at the Dublin City Marathon but can be used for anyone marathon like Berlin, Chicago, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, New York or Valencia as long as there is enough time.  The goal would be to allow 20 weeks, but we do have 16-week options and for those that are more experienced 12 weeks  20 Weeks to a Better Marathon consists of;   2 x Vo2 tests   2 personalised running plans   1 Sports nutrition workshop   1 strength and mobility workshop  Full coaching and support   This programme has been highly successful over the years with Seán and Brain of Swaby Sessions combining their skillset with sports nutritionist Alanna Kelly and movement specialist Brian O Loughlin to deliver a very special one-of-a-kind programme.  This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked successfully with 1000s of clients to improve their marathon times, if you want to understand more about 20 Weeks to a Better Marathon, make sure to listen!  If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

    8 min

  8. 04/16/2025

    #9 Nutrition for optimal perfromance

    Nutrition for Performance     In this episode, Seán covers in detail everything you need to know about fuelling for optimal performance.   Some of the topics discuss are;  The role of carbohydrates The importance of carbohydrates  What is carb loading The optimal time to carb load  Getting your pre-race/training nutrition correct  Tips how to fuel for early morning training Intra race/game fuelling How to avoid upset stomachs Post game/race/run fuelling  Why fasted cardio isn't optimal And much more    This episode is packed with real information from someone who has worked successfully with 1000s of clients to improve their performance nutrition, if you want to understand more about fuelling, make sure to listen!  If you like our no-nonsense approach to real information, make sure you follow us on Instagram @healthmattersire

    15 min
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The Health Matters Podcast, hosted by Seán Kinane. Seán is one of the most active and experienced testers in the world within the field of human performance. The aim of this podcast is to educate you on all things health and performance by drawing on his many years of working with real people seeking to improve their health, wellbeing and sporting goals. Seán`s no nonsense approach will break down topics like VO2 Max, Metabolic Health, Weight Management, Running, Cycling, Hyrox and much more in a clear and understandable way so you too can benefit from his years of experience.

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