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February 23, 2020 admin diet, fitness, gym, weight loss No comments

28-day weight loss challenges. 6 pack abs in 6 weeks, there are plenty of these programs advertised online and in gyms everywhere.

You lost a decent chunk of weight in a month. Fair play. That’s great. Really, it is. But can you sustain it? Can you continue this fat loss process? Can you keep off the weight you lost in that month? 9 times out 10, the answer is no.

Why? Because 9 times out of 10 the approach you have used is unfortunately unsustainable. You were just about able to keep the head down and stick with the plan for the 4-6 weeks. But like all unsustainable approaches, you broke and ended up right where you started.

The New Year brings a renewed focus and energy for achieving health and fitness goals. While this can be an exciting and inspiring time of year, creating and achieving long-term weight loss goals can often feel overwhelming. Therefore, setting short-term goals to work toward small wins can help create sustainable habits that lead to long-term weight loss success.

My advice is to make small changes to nutrition, your exercise routine, your sleep, etc. Small changes that are manageable, that will not be overwhelming and allow you to implement them for long periods of time. You can then progress these changes as you go, as you become comfortable to do so.

The results may be at a slower rate initially, but they will be consistent and they will allow you to enjoy a happier, healthier lifestyle. Play the long game. Your body and your mental health will thank you for it.

Reflection, preparation, and celebration of small wins can be effective tools in helping you tackle your larger long-term health and fitness goals. By taking the time to establish an action plan that leads to positive behavior change, you can have success in achieving small weight loss wins that lead to bigger goals to start fresh in the New Year.

What is the best diet to lose weight or lower body fat?

February 11, 2020 Jake Beirne diet, weight loss No comments

The best diet to lose weight or lower body fat

Everywhere we look, in recent times more so than ever, there seems to be another new diet or fat loss method.

There is the ketogenic diet, carnivore diet, paleo diet, vegan diet, Atkins diet, to simply name a few of the many diets out there.

With all these different options available, it is easy to get confused and frustrated in figuring out which option you should choose to bring you the best results and get the most out of your hard work in the gym.

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When choosing the best diet to lose weight, it is important to understand that all of these diets can bring you great fat loss results, provided you are in a negative energy balance (caloric deficit). However, for the majority of individuals, these approaches are often not enjoyable nor sustainable.

Personally, I am a fan of inclusive, rather than exclusive eating. I find this approach to be more enjoyable and therefore sustainable for both myself and my clients. This is why I am not a huge fan of the diets mentioned above, as they can be restrictive, unenjoyable and therefore lead to short term adherence, only for you to quickly end up back where you started. This can obviously be extremely frustrating.

My advice would be to follow a diet (it doesn’t need a label) where you can consistently eat in a caloric deficit, enjoy your nutrition while consuming adequate protein intake and a total calorie intake that allows you to achieve your fat loss results while still being able to train hard and enjoy a healthy, happy lifestyle.

How To Get A 6 Pack

January 29, 2020 Jake Beirne 6 Pack, fitness, gym, weight loss, workout No comments

A few steps on how to get a 6 pack

If achieving a 6 Pack is one of your current goals, there are two main areas you need to focus on and a few other things to take into consideration.

Achieving a low enough body fat where your abs are now visible.
You can do this by consuming fewer calories than you are expending (calorie deficit). It is important to recognize the result will not come overnight and it is likely this needs to be done for a significant period. This period of time being dependent on your starting body composition. If you are relatively lean, of course, it will take you less time than someone who has a larger amount of body fat to lose.
Training your abdominals.
It is important to train your abs to build muscle tissue in that region. This will make a significant difference to how they look when you become lean and they are now visible. You should train your abdominals just like you would any other muscle group, looking for continuous progression. This can be done in many ways, dependent on the exercise. A couple of examples of progression are adding weight to the exercise, added reps to the exercise or increased time under tension during the exercise

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Considerations for a 6 Pack

Many are unaware you cannot spot reduce body fat. This essentially means you cannot pick an area you want to lose more body fat from than others. Many will think by training their abs more than other body parts, it will help to lose more fat in that area than other regions. This, unfortunately, is not the case. Your body fat will be reduced evenly throughout your whole body through time spent in a negative energy balance.

That being said, everyone is different. Different people will hold more body fat in certain areas than others. For example, “Mary” may hold higher levels of body fat on and around her stomach, hips, and bum, while having relatively lean arms. “Betty” may have a higher level of body fat on her arms but have quite a flat stomach. If you hold higher levels of fat around your stomach, you will simply need to bring down your overall body fat further, to get your stomach to where you want.

For more information on this, I would be happy to offer a Free Consultation to assess your goals, create a structured workout plan and help with your nutrition. Book a free consultation today.

5 Reasons to Invest in a Personal Trainer

January 23, 2020 Jake Beirne fitness, gym, weight loss, workout No comments

I believe that at some point in your training, everyone should invest in a personal trainer. It may be for 3 months or it may be for 10 years. What you can learn during even a short 3 month period, can be invaluable. The experience can provide you with the knowledge and confidence to continue progressing towards your goals in an efficient, effective and safe manner.

Efficient Training Program

It is important your training program is set up correctly to allow you progress towards your goals and allow you to get the most out of your time spent in the gym.

Nutrition Program

Many people spend years in and out of different fad diets, spinning their wheels, making little to no progress or progressing, only to fall back to their original position. It is important to learn how to set up your nutrition so that it can help you work towards your goals in a healthy, sustainable and enjoyable manner.

Adherence and Accountability

One of the more obvious ones. When you invest in a personal trainer, they are there to ensure you turn up, train hard and are working on all that is necessary outside of your sessions to get you to where you want to be.

Exercise Execution

It is quite rare to see people in commercial gyms or large group training classes executing exercises correctly. It is important to learn how to do this not only so that you get the most out of your training, but also for your own safety.

Education in nutrition and training

Unfortunately, there are endless rumors, myths and false information out there in the fitness industry. You may hear these from your friends, online or from many other sources. Your trainer is there for you to answer any questions you may have regarding the industry.

Is it time to invest in a Personal Trainer? Whether it’s one to one training or Group Training, I can help you reach your goals. Hit the link below to get a Free Consultation.

How to lose weight fast

January 17, 2020 Jake Beirne fitness, weight loss, workout No comments

If you want to lose weight fast, you need to understand that in most cases it is going to take time. Results don’t happen overnight – and you need to enjoy the process in order to ensure there is sustainable adherence. That’s why you can’t follow a diet you hate/ find too difficult and expect great results. It’s not sustainable enough, not to mention the fact that you have the wrong mindset and motivation.

Whether you’re looking to improve your overall health or simply slim down for summer, burning off excess fat can be quite challenging. In addition to diet and exercise, numerous other factors can influence weight and fat loss. Luckily, there are a number of simple steps you can take to increase fat burning, quickly and easily.

You’re not going to succeed if you focus too much on your weight and obtaining extremely fast results. If you lose weight too fast, you risk losing muscle mass. The best way to lose fat is by creating a sustainable lifestyle that you can enjoy. Start by slowly introducing new habits and making smarter choices every single day.

Strength training is a type of exercise that requires you to contract your muscles against resistance. It builds muscle mass and increases strength. Most commonly, strength training involves lifting weights to gain muscle over time. Research has found strength training to have multiple health benefits, especially when it comes to burning fat. Strength training has been shown to increase resting energy expenditure and reduce fat.

High-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is a form of exercise that pairs quick bursts of activity with short recovery periods to keep your heart rate elevated. HIIT can be incredibly effective at ramping up fat burning and promoting weight loss. HIIT may also help you burn more calories in a shorter amount of time than other forms of cardio.

For an easy way to get started with HIIT, try alternating between walking and jogging or sprinting for 30 seconds at a time. You can also cycle between exercises like burpees, push-ups or squats with a short rest period in between. An alternative could be to increase your NEAT exercises.

If you are looking to get in shape, dust off the Christmas cobwebs, or have an event you are trying to strive towards, such as a wedding, feel free to get in touch with me for a Free Consultation.

Too lazy to lose weight

August 10, 2019 Jake Beirne fitness, gym, workout 1 comment

Too lazy to lose weight – Today’s thoughts

Before I began as a Personal Trainer, it was my opinion that everyone that was overweight or just simply not as healthy, fit, or ‘in shape’ as they would like to be were just too lazy to lose weight, simple as. Over the last few years I have realised, that is far from the case and I was completely wrong.

The majority of the clients I have worked with over the years are individuals who feel they have tried everything they can in terms of training and nutrition but have never gotten the results they have wanted or deserved. This taught me to listen to each of my clients, understand their concerns, their thought process and what they want to achieve, a major life lesson for me and a skill I will hone.

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There is a huge amount of inaccurate information, money-hungry programs/services/products online. If you are not somebody who has a large interest in the area, it can often be very difficult to distinguish what is fact and what is fiction. Added to that, the many myths surrounding health and fitness heard from friends and family (who mean well), add to the confusion of what exactly it is you need to do to achieve the goals you want.

If you have been spinning your wheels or not progressing towards your goals, maybe it is time to outsource some help. I highly recommend that everyone should invest in a Personal Trainer at some stage in their lives, to understand the correct movements, risk of injury, nutritional education and realistic goal setting. If you want to learn the benefits of a Personal Trainer, see here, or if you would like to sign up, click the image below.

How to train while on Holidays

July 16, 2019 Jake Beirne holidays, workout No comments

How to train on Holidays?

What’s the best way to go about it? Continue to train as usual? Continue to focus on your nutrition and ensure your progress while away? Scrap it all, and eat and drink what you want?

The answer, in my opinion, whatever way you want. If you have a wedding coming up, a debs dress you want to fit into, a 40th birthday you want to look good for, want to get a 6 Pack, a big match coming up, a bodybuilding show, etc, by all means, continue your training, hit your step count, try to stay focused on your nutrition, no problems there.

If you have been training hard for the last year, have been on the ball for the best part with your nutrition, have been making consistent progress, are you going to throw it all away by taking a break from training for the week, drinking a few cocktails and eating a few deserts? Absolutely not. (That’s not to say sit on the couch for the week and eat everything in sight obviously).

Maybe you could go in between the two options. Whatever you choose to do, own it, enjoy it and do not regret it.

Training, Nutrition, and Lifestyle – 18-year-old me

June 21, 2019 Jake Beirne fitness, gym, workout No comments

Training, nutrition and lifestyle advice I would give to an 18-year-old me 🙎‍♂️

Training 🏋️‍♀️

You will make mistakes, a lot of them. Learn as you go. After 10 years of training, I still look back each year and look at the things I could have or should have done differently in the gym. Your programming won’t be perfect. Train each muscle group 2-3 times per week. That could be twice up five times per week 💪

Leave your ego at the door. Learn how to execute all the exercises you utilize to the best of your ability. Might seem cool at the time to try squat or bench more than all your mates, but if you are executing the movements poorly don’t be shocked when you end up becoming regularly injured (guilty) 🤦‍♂️ Train in a style that you find enjoyable and sustainable. That style will likely change over time as will your goals 😀

Nutrition 🍔

Don’t fixate on one approach. Ketogenic, low carb, high carb, intermittent fasting, they all work once your caloric intake and protein intake are set appropriately for your current goals. Use an approach which again, is enjoyable and sustainable. Again this may change over time. –

Try to consume 80% of your nutrition through nutrient dense Whole Foods and play around with the rest 😋

Supplements 💊
The majority are a waste of time and money. At 18 years old with limited income, for most, I wouldn’t bother. Focus on your training, nutrition, sleep and managing stress. –

Lifestyle 😄

The majority are lucky enough to have no real responsibilities at 18. No mortgage, no kids, only a part-time job and minimal expenses. Enjoy that time. Work hard, but go out, have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously. Don’t stress if you don’t have a breeze what you want to do in life. I didn’t have a clue until I was 23 ✌️

Monday Motivation Workout

March 11, 2019 Jake Beirne fitness, gym, workout No comments

It’s Monday Motivation time. The first day of the week. A fresh start. Time to nail it. Make sure everything is 100% perfect. Hardly likely is it? 🤔

Every week and most likely every day, you will come across obstacles preventing you from executing your week 100% as planned. That’s life.

The best athletes in the world have missed training sessions. The best physiques in the world have eaten ‘bad’ meals and so will you 🍫 🍷 🍭

Have a game plan. Take care of what’s controllable. When things don’t go to plan, don’t throw in the towel. The attitude of “Well I’ve already missed a training anyway or I have already gone off my nutrition plan today I’ll start again next week” is so often when holds people back. Put it behind you and get back to the game plan.

Showing up is half the battle. Start moving before your mind realises what your body’s doing.

As I mention to all of my clients, it can be difficult to drag yourself out of bed and go to the gym on cold winter mornings, in fact anytime in Ireland. One reason for this is that cold weather makes getting out of bed unpleasant, creating an invisible barrier that prevents you from getting to the gym.

Identify the series of steps required to get you to the gym and systematically remove the barriers for accomplishing them one at a time. For instance, if getting out of bed is difficult because of the cold, lay out your gym clothes the night before so you can bundle up straight away and make getting out of the house less painful.

If you also need to bring a lunch with you, make sure to pack it the night before as well so you don’t have to spend time thinking about what you’ll eat in the morning. Finding simple ways to remove invisible barriers can make it far easier to get to the gym on a regular basis.

If you do happen to miss your training session for whatever reason, work on your NEAT workout, getting your steps up and sticking to your nutrition plan.

Have a great week!

NEAT – Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis

January 11, 2019 Jake Beirne fitness, gym, NEAT, workout 1 comment

NEAT – Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis

NEAT – Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis is essentially your movement throughout the day that is not through formal exercise, such as weight lifting, cardio vascular movements, running, etc.

This is something which can be used as a key part of your arsenal for fat loss but is very often overlooked. When it comes to dieting, energy balance is everything. Many will track their energy output from training and track their energy intake (food consumed) which is great. Up your game and track your NEAT, you’ll see improvements quicker and reach your goals in better time.

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One simple way you can do this is by tracking your daily steps. I have all my clients do this and is something I suggest everyone does. This can be done with a Fitbit or through a step counting app on your phone. Allocated steps are individual dependent however, I use 10,000 steps per day as a good general number to aim for, which I recommend to all my clients. Even if you don’t make it to 10,000 steps, adding extra steps to your day is an important component of NEAT that can burn calories, while adding health-promoting activity to your life.

For my clients that are also parents, a simple form of NEAT is to play with your kids. In this modern era of having an app for everything, there is no app for spending extra time with your kids. If you can carve out even a few minutes for playing catch, kicking a ball or walking down to your neighborhood park, you will be spending precious time with your offspring while racking up NEAT. An additional benefit to playing is that it can also help boost neural activity and cognition, so not only are you burning a few more calories, you could actually be increasing your brain function as well.

Your metabolism is always working to burn energy, some faster than others, but this is purely down to genetics. During periods of higher activity, your body will burn more calories than when you are at rest. (Note: A calorie is just a measure of a unit of energy; technically speaking, it’s the energy required to heat one liter of water by 1°C .) But even at rest, your body is always expending energy. How you burn energy or expend calories, which is called the total daily energy expenditure (TDEE).

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Haig Oman

19:07 14 Jan 20

Jake is an extremely knowledgeable personal trainer. Prior to training with him, I had no confidence in doing exercises... or being at the gym. Jake has not only taught me about exercise but he has made me realise that this is a lifestyle choice that I can carry forward. I now have a routine and plan in place to further enhance and continually assess my fitness. Thank you for your support Jake!read more

Andy Quirke

09:16 13 Nov 19

I would highly recommend Jake as a PT. Having dabbled in and out of weights training for the few years the main issue... for me was inconsistency and a lack of motivation at times. Over the course of 12 weeks this all changed and I found myself enjoying the training (despite the 6am starts). Week on week my strength increased whilst more importantly perfecting my form. Training is flexible and Jake takes into consideration other sports you are involved in as to not over train you. If there is one thing to take away that Jake taught me - in order to maintain your level of consistency in the gym commit to following a program and document your progress.read more

Cian Halpin

15:15 05 Nov 19

I began training with Jake a few months ago. Since then I’ve lost over 12kg and reduced my waistline significantly.... I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with the gym and nutrition. Jake provides you with the tools to achieve your goals with a tailored gym program and nutrition. He keeps you motivated and focused throughout your training. He is also available to contact 24/7 whether you have a nutrition or gym related question. He has improved my self confidence and mental health significantly. I cannot recommend him highly enough.read more

Eoghan McKeever

17:33 29 Oct 19

I decided to start working with Jake just under 3 months ago and it is one of the best decisions I have made. He is... very knowledgeable and extremely easy to communicate with. The sessions are tough but very rewarding which is what I was looking for. I have noticed big improvements in a short space of time since training with Jake and the sessions are something I look forward to every week. It is always a good laugh! Would highly recommend.read more

Emily Foley

20:45 25 Jun 19

Jake is an excellent personal trainer who really cares about his clients. He makes going to the gym really enjoyable... and was always finding new ways to challenge you and keep training engaging. He taught me a lot during my time training with him and he was always on hand for any questions you had. I would definitely would recommend him, especially if you’re a complete beginner like I was!read more

Deirdre Spain

20:21 25 Jun 19

Jake is an excellent trainer as well as being a pleasure to deal with personally. His motivating and friendly nature... really helps to push you further than you would otherwise and his dedication and knowledge really shines through in his coaching. I look forward to my training with Jake and really feel it’s completely worthwhile. I have already recommended him to friends and I would certainly recommend him to anybody else who is interested in progressing their fitness or even beginning. He is extremely approachable as well as professional so I would say to any beginners not to be afraid to start! Jake will help you every step of the way.read more

keelin mcgrath

21:43 21 Jun 19

I always really enjoyed training with Jake. He is extremely knowledgable, professional and passionate about fitness and... living a healthy lifestyle. He listens to exactly what you want to get out of the training and makes sure to tailor the training to your personal goals. The training is very challenging but also extremely enjoyable and rewarding. Jake motivates you to give 110% to every session. I saw results very quickly and my strength improved immensely week on week. I would recommend Jake Beirne Fitness to anyone looking to achieve their fitness goals.read more

Emma Keogh

21:01 21 Jun 19

I have been training with Jake for quite a while now, before I started I had never set foot into a gym before. I can... now safely say I am addicted. He made me feel so comfortable on my very first session When I began training and continues to do so. He pushes you to drive yourself further then you think you can go and challenge yourself which is exactly what you need. His knowledge, professionalism and interpersonal skills is second to none. I couldn’t recommend him enough, He has helped to build my confidence and helping me to reach my goals in such an enjoyable way. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to start on their fitness journey.read more

Craig Ellis

17:45 21 Jun 19

Jake Beirne is a truly excellent personal trainer. He is the perfect combination of tough and motivating, and he works... with you overall - mentally, emotionally and physically. After a serious knee injury, my confidence in myself and my body was shot. Because of Jake's efforts, I’m stronger, more flexible, I have better balance and most importantly, working out has become fun. I recommend him without reservation.read more

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Jake Beirne Fitness is a unique approach to personal training, by taking into consideration your work schedule, home commitments, physical condition among other factors. Jake Beirne, Personal Trainer and the founder of Jake Beirne Fitness, has taken his experience of being an athlete training for sport 3-4 times a week while studying and working in the industry. Jake has created a personal training system which combines scientific knowledge of nutrition with the way individuals react to exercise.

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Weight loss techniques

What is the best diet to lose weight or lower body fat?

The best diet to lose weight or lower body fat

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A few steps on how to get a 6 pack

Considerations for a 6 Pack

5 Reasons to Invest in a Personal Trainer

Efficient Training Program

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Education in nutrition and training

How to lose weight fast

Too lazy to lose weight

How to train while on Holidays

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NEAT – Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis

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