No Lift Podcast
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA light-hearted take on many topics loosely related to Powerlifting. We cover training advice, coaching, nutrition, injury management, performance enhancing drugs, psychology, general sport science as well as featuring some of the finest strength athletes in Ireland and the world.
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Episodes
Episode 78 - Mike T Nelson - CBD Oil - Myth Or Magic?
September 01, 2019 11:05 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBCBD oil has frequently been mentioned before on the podcast, so much so that we decided to talk to Mike T Nelson about it to see if the claims made about CBD oil can be substantiated. We hope this episode will clear up a lot of the confusion around CBD oil.
Episode 77 - Dr. Stuart McGill
August 25, 2019 15:55 - 1 hour - 83 MBDr. Stuart McGill joins us to talk about his work as a Biomechanist specializing in spinal injury and rehabilitation. We discuss some risk factors for spinal injury, training adaptations and how they can influence spinal injury risk, Powerlifters who work desk jobs, the use of the "McGill Big 3" and towards the end of the show we have a special treat for you, but you'll have to listen to find out what it is!
Episode 76 - The Value Of Media Coverage In Powerlifting, Listener Questions And Brief ABS Pro Recap
August 19, 2019 17:08 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode we discuss the value of media coverage in helping to grow the sport of Powerlifting. We also answer some listener questions and outline some of our personal highlights from the ABS Pro 2019.
Episode 75 - ABS Pro Preview With Jay Farrant & Killian Carolan
August 12, 2019 10:44 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBJay and Killian join us to talk about this weekend's ABS Pro and to preview what's in store for the event!
Episode 74 - Ciaran O'Regan
August 07, 2019 10:16 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBCertified lunatic Ciaran O'Regan joins us for this episode. Whilst he is not a Powerlifter himself Ciaran is no stranger to lifting, having been involved in lifting for sports for over a decade. He currently works as a strength and conditioning coach for a number of different teams and has some fascinating thoughts on coaching science and practice which we discuss in this episode.
Episode 73 - John Kiely
July 17, 2019 23:07 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBStrength and Conditioning veteran John Kiely joins us for this episode to discuss coaching, sport science and periodization.
Episode 72 - Gar Benn - Nutrition For Powerlifters
July 09, 2019 16:23 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBGar Benn returns to the show to discuss nutrition for powelifters, nutrition coaching, how he cut his coaching teeth and much more!
Episode 71 - Danny McIlhagga & Jonny Gardner - Life In The Refs Lane
July 03, 2019 19:54 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBFor this episode we welcome back Donny (also known as Danny and Jonny) to the podcast. We discuss refereeing in the IPF, their experiences of IPF Worlds 2019, the IrishPF Summer Slam and we look ahead to future competitions within the IrishPF. Ats them nai!
Episode 70 - Andrew Patton (Stronger By Science)
June 28, 2019 11:09 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBHave you ever wondered what we do in and out of the gym that makes us more likely to pick up an injury? In this episode we interview Andrew Patton who has just finished data collection on this very topic. Andrew surveyed over 500 Powerlifters and we discuss the results he has found compared to our own observations.
Episode 69 - Ian Dunican - Sleep4performance
June 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn this episode Ian Dunican of Sleep4performace joins to talk about sleep science. We discuss chronobiology, sleep hygiene, tips for athletes travelling to competitions, how long we need to sleep for and much, much more. Really fascinating discussion which we hope you find helpful.
Episode 68 - Matt Cooney (MC Future Fitness)
June 13, 2019 10:57 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBMatt Cooney of MC Future Fitness joins us for this episode to discuss nutrition coaching, misconceptions people have with regards to nutrition, macronutrient demands across different disciplines and helpful tips for those looking to reduce body fat.
Episode 67 - IPF World's 2019 Preview
June 08, 2019 11:22 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIt's that time of year once again. Consider this like your match day programme for the whole event. It promises to be another fantastic week of lifting. We preview the biggest battles in the open categories and highlight the Irish interests in the event. Enjoy!
Episode 66 - The Adam Keane Story
June 01, 2019 12:36 - 1 hour - 55 MBFor this episode we discuss the story behind the second half of No-Lift. How did Adam get into lifting? Where and why did it all start and how did he get to where he is today? All this along with some hilarious stories featured in this episode.
Episode 65 - David Nolan - All About Stress
May 22, 2019 13:08 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBFeeling stressed out? David Nolan returns to talk to us about stress. How bad is it and what can we do to reduce the harmful impact of stress in our lives.
Episode 64 - Karen Barry
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBEpisode 64 - Karen Barry by Arthur Lynch
Episode 63 - Owen Hubbard Returns
May 08, 2019 14:08 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBEpisode 63 - Owen Hubbard Returns by Arthur Lynch
Episode 62 - Jay Farrant
April 30, 2019 10:36 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBEpisode 62 - Jay Farrant by Arthur Lynch
Episode 61 - Quinn Henoch
April 24, 2019 14:28 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis was an absolute monster episode, packed with great information from Quinn. We discuss a number of topics related to physical therapy/physiotherapy and injury in people who lift weights. Presented really well and easily understood. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Special Episode - Irish Powerlifting Update
April 18, 2019 22:29 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn this special feature of the podcast we round up some of the standout performances from recent Irish Powerlifting events.
Episode 60 - Mike Tuchscherer
April 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBWe interview the godfather of modern Powerlifting coaching Mike Tuchscherer. In this episode we discuss his roots as a coach, autoregulation, getting stereotyped as the "RPE guy", progressing elite level lifters and front squat handles. Enjoy!
Episode 59 - Lonnie Lowery PhD
April 07, 2019 23:23 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWhat's a long time to have a podcast for? 2 years? 5 years? Try 10 years which is what Lonnie Lowery and his co-hosts have achieved with the Iron Radio podcast, which now has well over 500 episodes! In this episode we discuss some of the reasons behind the amazing longevity of Iron radio, how the podcasting landscape has changed in the last 10 years, communicating science based information, high protein diet safety and caffeine. A really enjoyable and really informative interview.
Episode 58 - Hugh Gilmore & Eoghan McNeill - Sport Psychology Roundtable
April 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThis was a really informative discussion with two highly reputable sport psychologists. We cut through the BS in this episode and discuss a lot of factors such as athletes' mindsets, pseudoscientific recommendations currently being promoted, motivation, pragmatism ad much, much more!
Episode 57 - Optimizing Factors Outside Of Training
March 25, 2019 22:28 - 54 minutes - 50 MBWhat other factors do you need to manage outside of the gym/pitch/track etc.? We discuss some of the main ones to keep tabs on.
Episode 56 - Daire Fitz And Eoin Murphy (Sika Strength)
March 17, 2019 22:08 - 1 hour - 79 MBDaire Fitz and Eoin "Gurph" Murphy return to the show for this episode. We take the opportunity to discuss the ins and outs of Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting coaching, common technique issues, things to consider for coaching in person and/or online. Great to have the lads back on again and if you're interested in getting coached by them or have a question about weightlifting you can contact them @sikastrength on Instagram.
Episode 55 - Dr. Brendan Egan
March 11, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBDid you know that lifting weights is not only an enjoyable pastime, but it is also very beneficial to your health. We discuss the benefits of regular resistance training with renowned expert Dr.Brendan Egan. In this discussion we cover the negative health consequences of excessive inactivity, protective effect of training on muscle maintenance across the lifespan as well as some of the barriers to structured exercise in the elderly.
Episode 54 - Tips & Advice For Those New To The Gym And Powerlifting
March 03, 2019 12:12 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBAre you relatively new to lifting weights or have you recently started Powerlifting? We discuss some of the common mistakes people make when getting into the gym and/or Powerlifting and we offer some advice to help stop you making those same mistakes. This episode may also be helpful for coaches looking to help their own clients. Enjoy!
Episode 53 - Alan Flanagan - The Nutritional Advocate
February 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBThis was a super fun episode, Alan is the man when it comes to nutrition. He has an ability to dissect complex nutritional research and separate the fact from the bullshit. He's also brilliant banter so all in all it made for a really enjoyable episode. Hopefully you take some value from it.
Episode 52 - Tim Gabbett, PhD
February 11, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn this episode we are joined by Tim Gabbett of Gabbett Performance. Tim's research primarily revolves around the study of how load management can influence injury risk. We discuss the topic in detail here.
Episode 51 - IrishPF Nationals 2019 Preview
February 03, 2019 13:22 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIt's that time of year again. We preview the line up for Nationals 2019. Joined by our finest refs Jonny Gardner and Danny McIlhagga. Enjoy!
Episode 50 - Eric Helms
January 21, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBNever miss an opportunity for some product placement! We welcome Eric Helms onto the show for this episode and have some interestng discussions around online coaching, what makes a suitable client, whether or not calling out charlatans is advisable and exactly how much creatine Adam needs to be consuming on a daily basis. Enjoy!
Episode 49 - Lee Bell - All About Overtraining Syndrome
January 14, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBArthur is joined by fitness educator, content producer, researcher and all round nice guy Lee Bell to discuss his area of research interest, overtraining. Lee is part of TRA Performance Education (along with Dr. Paul Rimmer) and will be teaming up with Arthur, Paul Rimmer, David Nolan and Gar Benn to conduct a 1 day workshop on the 23rd of March in UCD. You can find ticket information for the event here: https://www.synapseperformance.ie/coachingworkshop?fbclid=IwAR3fIGB0mWnznurG2HspyIGWtlxio...
Episode 48 - Top 10 Of 2018
January 06, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 62 MB2018 was the year everyone got offended, but it was also a year of some fantastic moments in strength sports. We give a recap of what were our top 10 strength moments, performances and athletes of 2018, in no particular order. What do you think of our list? Did we omit anyone or anything important?
Episode 47 - David Nolan - Critique of "RTE Investigates: Steroid Ireland" Documentary
December 29, 2018 15:09 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBHave you seen the recent "RTE Investigates: Steroid Ireland" documentary? David Nolan joins Arthur on the show to discuss the controversial programme. Tune in to find out what we thought of it.
Episode 46 - Discussions & listener questions
November 21, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIt's been a while but Adam is finally back on the show, joining Arthur to discuss the recent IPF general assembly and it's implications for 2019. In addition listener questions are addressed. Enjoy!
Episode 45 - Paul Rimmer, PhD
November 14, 2018 18:55 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe welcome Dr.Paul Rimmer to the show for this episode to discuss various topics on nutrition and coaching. Specifically nutrition for females, nutrition for improved sleep quality as well as individualisation of nutrition coaching based on the context of the client.
Episode 44 - Roger Yahchouchi & Nassif Chedrawi - APLYFT
November 06, 2018 20:40 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBHave you heard of the online coaching software APLYFT? Don't quite know what it is or how it came about? This episode will answer all your questions! Thanks to Roger and Nassif for giving up their time to record this one.
Episode 43 - Adrian O'Brien And Darragh Mulcahy
November 02, 2018 16:06 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode Arthur made the short trip to Ardpatrick in county Limerick to visit Adrian O'Brien and Darragh Mulcahy of O'Brien Fitness & Performance. The lads discuss their background, the ethos of their gym and coaching philosophies amongst other things!
Episode 42 Danny Lennon
October 18, 2018 22:59 - 1 hour - 62 MBFor this episode Arthur is joined by Mr.Sigma Nutrition himself, Danny Lennon. We discuss how Danny got into his current line of work and how he establised Sigma Nutrition. We then discuss areas that Powerlifters let themselves down, weight cutting and whether or not it's necessary for a lot of people as well as some listener questions. Enjoy!
Episode 41 - Rick Collins (The Steroid Lawyer)
October 12, 2018 15:49 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBSTEROIDS!!! Great now we have your attention. In this episode we discuss the work of a New York lawyer, Rick Collins. A former competitive Bodybuilder, Rick specializes in court cases around the topic of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs. A fascinating line of work and a really cool guy on top of it. Enjoy!
Episode 40 - Matt & Sioux-z Gary
September 12, 2018 08:51 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWe had the pleasure of entertaining Matt and Sioux-z Gary for this episode and unsurprisingly it turned out to be a very informative and entertaining interview. We discuss how they got into Powerlifting in the early 90's, how the sport has changed in that time, longevity, their role as national team coaches for the USAPL, attempt selection on meet days as well as some fantastic awkward moments. Enjoy!
Episode 39 - Hugh Gilmore - Sport Psychology
August 22, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBA really informative and interesting interview with Hugh Gilmore of Podium Psychology. Hugh is a sport psychologist for the British weightlifting team and also presented at this year's European Powerlifting Conference in Dublin. We discuss what sport pyschology actually is (v.s. what it is not), differences between weightlifting and powerlifting psychology, drop-out in powerlifting and much much more. Thanks again to Hugh for coming on the show!
Episode 38 - Aaron Thomas And Jennifer Millican
August 16, 2018 22:55 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWe welcome current IPF 57kg world champion Jennifer Millican and one of her two coaches Aaron Thomas onto the show.
Episode 37 - Listener Questions
August 10, 2018 09:32 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBFor this episode Arthur took the opportunity to answer some listener questions in a bit more detail. Hope you enjoy this episode and you take something from it.
Episode 36 - 1 Year Of No-Lift
August 03, 2018 13:03 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThis episode marks one year of No-Lift Powerlifting. From two chancers who recorded a Skype call at 11 o'clock one night for shits and giggles to now a year later still providing informative and entertaining content as well as promoting gyms, coaches, athletes and other services that could be beneficial to people strength train. Thank you all so much for taking the time to listen to us over the last 12 months, without you, No-Lift and everything it is associated with would not be possible.
Episode 35 - Anti-Doping Science
July 23, 2018 11:32 - 1 hour - 65 MBThis was by far our heaviest episode in terms of information. Alex from anti-doping science goes into great detail on the current state of doping in strength sports, the negative side effects of steroid usage, challenges facing anti-doping and the research planned for his PhD. So informative and a fascinating discussion from someone so well versed in the topic!
Episode 34 - Brett Gibbs
July 19, 2018 16:51 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIreland's biggest fan, Brett Gibbs! Brett has always had a love for the Irish since travelling here in 2016 to conduct some seminars, whilst living in Canada at the time. Now he's back home in New Zealand and is fresh off the back of destroying the 83kg class at IPF World's 2018. We discuss the imminent New Zealand Powerlifting Federation's vote to stay or leave the IPF, how Brett's approach to training and competition has changed (and to his benefit), squatting in knee wrpas and some listene...
Episode 33 - Eamonn Harford
July 16, 2018 14:08 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBWe made the drip to Drogheda to meet up with Eamonn Harford at his gym, Laoch Barbell to do some training and talk shop. Eamonn tells us about his background, the people he's worked with/under during his time in strength sports, his ambitions in Powerlifting, RTS vs. Conjugate and the gym itself. Enjoy!
Episode 32 - Daire Fitz And Eoin Murphy
July 06, 2018 12:28 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBArthur and Mike took the trip down to Bandon Strength & Conditioning in Cork for this episode. This was a really enjoyable discussion where we talked about Eoin's rocky road to a 300kg squat, Irish Weightlifting's greatest young prospect, Daire's sketchy memory due to rugby-induced repeated head trauma, weightlifting coaching, how online weightlifting coaching works and other random tidbits. A refershing change from our regular powerlifitng-centric content. Huge thank you to Mike for the work...
Episode 31 - Getting Salty
June 27, 2018 19:49 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBSolo show discussing some aspects of IPF World's (past and future), the issues with Gofundme's and some nutritional nonsense being spouted recently.
Episode 30 - Mike MacDonald
June 20, 2018 17:21 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHave you ever heard of MyStrengthBook? Do you know what it is or what it offers? If not then this podcast is for you! Mike is the co-founder of the programming software and shares some really cool information about what it offers. He's also a really good lifter who's been in the game a long time!