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Philosophy of Strength

Cillian O’Connor

Personal trainer Cill O’Connor delves into all things strength training and the philosophy behind living a strong life.

health & fitness fitness

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00:26:50

#129 Reddit Ramble 10: Non-linear bench progress,...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/10/31

In Reddit Rambles, I answer questions from the various fitness-related subreddits. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend!

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01:18:10

#128 From first client to full-time coach: our path...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/10/16

In this episode, myself and Rick Nally dive into how we landed our very first coaching jobs, navigated the ups and downs of the fitness industry, and ultimately made the leap to full-time online coaching. Tune in for candid stories and the essential business lessons we've learned along the way. Newsletter sign-up for Beyond The Textbook early bird access: https://mailchi.mp/fe5aa1452f25/subscribenow

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00:45:21

#127 The pros and cons of sport science education and...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/10/09

Myself and fellow online coach Rick Nally reflect on our younger years in sport science education and strength and conditioning - and whether it was useful for becoming professional coaches.

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00:12:45

#126 Not every season is a peak: lifting when life...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/10/06

What if your best training week isn’t the one where you hit a PB… but the one where you didn’t quit?In this episode, I explore what progress looks like for me when life is messy and my results are subpar.

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00:22:38

#125 Maximising strength on a two-day schedule - how...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/09/24

Think two days a week isn’t enough to get strong? Think again.In this episode I break down how to build a full-body program on just two days per week, why it actually works better than you’d think, and the key mistakes to avoid. I’ll share real client examples, outline a sample structure, and show you how to make serious progress even with a busy schedule.

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00:40:32

#124 Reddit rambles 9: Toning, S&C for BJJ, and...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/09/22

Book your free coaching consult here: https://calendly.com/cill-cillianoconnor/consultation

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00:36:03

#123 How to form healthy habits

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/09/13

In this podcast I discuss: - Why habits are so important - Why we struggle with them so much - What types of habits to choose- The strategies that allow us to succeedBook a call to see if I could help you finally nail your habits to reach your goals: https://calendly.com/cill-cillianoconnor/consultation

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00:28:46

#122 Reddit Rambles 8: Is incline bench vs flat,...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/09/06

Book a free coaching consult with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyCWJ7qHqFpoOKYDiEkU1ihERxpQGLzN1tXT0e33ppVuHx_A/viewform

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00:35:42

#121 Why this coach got coached: the strength gains...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/08/26

Cheyne is an exercise physiologist, coach, and fellow metalhead who came to me looking for help taking the mental load of programming off his plate, balancing training with work and life, and becoming a better coach for his own clients.In this episode, we dive into how we got him progressing without burning out, the huge strength gains he’s made, and what he learned about pushing his limits when it comes to training intensityBook a consultation call with me for online coaching:

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00:30:16

#120 How to become an online coach

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/08/18

I break down the important things to consider for getting into online coaching

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00:43:13

#119 I attempted a nuzlocke of Pokemon Fire Red

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/07/22

Nuzlockes are a specific challenge designed to make the Pokemon games more challenging. The rules are pretty simple: 1. If a Pokemon faints, it's considered dead / not usable again 2. You may only catch the first Pokemon you meet on each route 3. You must nickname every Pokemon If you've done this before or had any thoughts on the episode, let me know!

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00:34:27

#118 Reddit Rambles 7 - Being weak at curls, starting...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/07/08

Book an online coaching consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyCWJ7qHqFpoOKYDiEkU1ihERxpQGLzN1tXT0e33ppVuHx_A/viewform

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01:04:49

#117 Award-winning coach Conor Galgey on the 5 habits...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/07/01

Book a free consultation: https://calendly.com/cill-cillianoconnor/consultation

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01:27:05

#116 Alex Sterner on training with pain, S&C for jiu...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/06/21

Get your free copy of The Plateau Breaking Bible by signing up to the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fe5aa1452f25/subscribenow

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00:21:49

#115 Gym etiquette 101: Stop being THAT person

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/06/10

Book a consultation for online coaching with me: https://calendly.com/cill-cillianoconnor/consultation

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00:17:18

#114 6 things beginner coaches NEED to know

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/06/06

The course: https://www.cillianoconnor.net/single-post/beyond-the-textbook4 spaces left as of this being posted. Intake closes on Wednesday 11 June, at midnight Irish time.

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00:28:11

#113 Reddit Rambles 6: AI taking our jobs, is protein...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/05/29

Sign up for Beyond The Textbook pre-sale: https://mailchi.mp/b22b38575d76/beyond-the-textbook-course

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01:20:38

#112 Top 5 Death Metal Albums

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/05/12

Myself and Ian's picks for our 5 favourite death metal albums. You can find all the albums in this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ErPjRiFG1bO4lh9nZSGM5?si=64dac05a5bae4d03

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00:25:55

#111 Reddit Rambles 5: Worst client excuses,...

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/04/24

Get my free beginner programme by subscribing to the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fe5aa1452f25/subscribenow

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00:30:19

#110 GAME REVIEW: The Last Of Us

Philosophy of Strength ·

2025/04/18

My impression of the first part of this classic video game series.

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