CrossFit Ireland Podcast

Dublin Open Weightlifting Recap

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sopot and Gera talk us through the Dublin Open Weightlifting competition from the weekend. From our first time competition lifters to the behind the s...

Are we all Hyroxers now Ted?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sopot and Gera talk about their plans for the Barcelona Hyrox event, what their aims are and training plans.

Recap of the Madrid Hyrox weekend

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sopot and Gera talk us through the Madrid Hyrox weekend. How did our competitors do, how did Sopot and Gera find the event both as coaches and spectat...

How your inner voice can help your training

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does your inner voice say to you during training? This week we discuss how that voice can help or hinder your training. Are you your own biggest ...

How to maintain your gains over the holiday season

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season (aka Christmas) is fast approaching, This week we talk about maintaining your training and how to avoid undoing all of your hard ea...

Majella & Jim's CrossFit Journey

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Majella & Jim take us through their CrossFit Journey and how training has helped them. Going from their initial conversation with Colm to becoming...

Should our age change our workout expectations?

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss whether we should expect to PB our workout times and weights as we get older. Does getting older mean we should no longer e...

Upcoming Nutrition Challenge

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gera tells us all about our upcoming Nutrition challenge. Perfect for anyone looking to dial in their nutrition before the holiday season kicks in!

Hyrox Sim Recap & Team Throwdown

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look back at the weekend's Hyrox Sim. How did it run, did everyone listen to Sopot's nutrition advice?We also look ahead and disc...

Our Upcoming Hyrox Partner Sim

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss our upcoming Hyrox Partner Sim. What is it, who will benefit from doing it and what new (and sometimes weird) rules we need...

Sopot's guide to workout programming

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Sopot talks us through our upcoming workout programming. Ranging from what to expect over the next few weeks to the rest o...

Why do a strength cycle (in CrossFit training)

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss our current strength cycle. What exactly is it and why one is beneficial for our long term CrossFit training.www.crossfitireland....

Should you go HAM every workout?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss should you go all out every workout and if not, why not?

Why we do complicated things in CrossFit

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss why we do complicated movements in CrossFit. Whether it's Bar muscle ups, Crossovers, or Snatching, most of us have one (or m...

Mobility, What is it and how it helps

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Team discusses mobility. What it is, how it helps, and how to start incorporating it into your daily routine.

What Vitamins Should I Take?

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the Team reviews Triple Three from last weekend and discusses what Vitamins we should take and why.

Motivation versus Consistency

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Team discusses the power of consistent training or adherence to a plan versus training only when motivation is high.

Becoming a Hyrox Affiliate

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss all things Hyrox and CFI becoming Irelands latest Hyrox affiliate.

Getting back into routine after holidays

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Team discusses how to get back into a training and nutrition routine after holidays.

Barbells & BBQ Recap

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Team recaps on a fun Barbells & BBQ event and takes a detour to talk about hand care for gymnastics.

Will cardio make me lean

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Team discuss the common held misconception that cardio is all that is needed to get lean

Reality Vs The Gram

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Team discusses what you see online versus what you don’t see

Family Fun, Diversity Diets & Masters Medal

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Team discusses all the weekend funShould be fixed

Protein Problems

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gera discusses why protein is so important, how to get more in, and why you can’t save calories for the weekend.

Sopot’s Story

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the story of Sopot, from Weightlifter to academic to Supreme Commander of Programming

John’s Story

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John started with our teens classes, progressed to weightlifting, interning and then coaching. Learn his journey here 😊

Gus’ Story

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mister Enthusiasm Himself, our kids and tens coach shares his journey with us.

Gera’s Story

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The wonderful Gera tells us how she became our bright ray of sunshine and warmth 😊

Kaner’s Story

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the story of the man who brings a smile to everyone’s face, Kaner!

Derek’s Story

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn all about the man that saved CFI and keeps it going for us all!

Colm’s Story

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we celebrate 10 years of CFI in this location we’re interviewing the coaches to hear their stories. First up, Colm

How Heavy?

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What weights to use during heavy days in training

Sopot is Sore and Derek has DOMS

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just two ouchies bois sharing their pain

Sandyford Wellness Week

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Train with your friends for free next week. And Sopot to do Murph?

CFI Games

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the CFI Games in July?

When You Don’t Feel Like Training

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sopot and Big Daddy Davis discuss approaches to training when you aren’t in the mood

Masters Weightlifting 2025

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A review of the first weightlifting competition of the year.

Why We Do Heart Rate Prep?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why getting your heart rate and respiratory rate up helps you

Long Live The King

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sopot is taking over our programming!

The Panda Cup Wrap Show

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s all over for another year. We’ve tried to shout out as many as we can think but realistically everyone has contributed to making it an amazin...

Panda Cup 25.2 Update

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Things are heating up in The Panda Cup! All to play for in week 3 🐼🏆

25.1 Review

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Panda Cup Updates!A review of the workoutShout outs to special moments and first timersAnd an unelected leadership battle in one of the teams…

The Draft and 25.1 Predictions

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Possibly our worst or best ever episode where we review The Draft, shout out some Panda Cup rookies, and make our 25.1 predictions

How The Panda Cup Runs

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven’t participated in The Panda Cup yet, here’s what to expect over the next few Saturdays.

The Draft

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Panda Cup draft takes place between classes on Saturday 22 February.

Nutrition Challenge Updates

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek and Gera talk about why tracking helps, the importance of protein and how you don’t need to be perfect.

Concerned About Cortisol

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stress, exercise and recovery

How to maximise your fitness in 2025

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We asked 4 coaches what advice they’d give someone looking to get as fit as possible in 2025. Their answers might surprise you!

Colm’s Unwritten Rules of Programming

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A glimpse inside what goes into the weekly programming

Looking Forward to 2025

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

January can be tough. Here’s some of the fun events we’ve planned for 2025.

2024 Highlights

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look back at some of the great times in CFI

Why We Celebrate Each Other

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our 2024 Awards are here! In this episode we go into why it’s important to celebrate each other and why we have these categories. Vote early, vote o...

Dublin Open Weightlifting Review

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This past weekend Sopot coached Gera, Isabel, Katie and Mary at The Dublin Open 🏋🏻‍♀️

Lessons From The Nutrition Challenge

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we go through the struggles, lessons and victories from our latest nutrition challenge.

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay (At Certain Movements)

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people can get disheartened when they struggle with movements in CrossFit. In today’s podcast we discuss all our weaknesses and how to appr...

S.A.D.

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re finding yourself wanting to slow down, unmotivated or even a little down in the dumps as winter sets in, this podcast is for you.

A Calorie Isn’t Just A Calorie

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“A calorie is a calorie” is over simplistic advice, in this podcast we discuss:​the satiety levels of different calories, meaning some you’re ...

October Team Throwdown

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A review of our favourite parts of Saturday’s Team Throwdown and some shout outs 😀

Challenge yourself

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve made it in to the gym so you’ve succeeded for the day. Now what?Challenge yourself to maximise the value of your training by either moving ...

Warm Ups

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the purpose of warm ups, and are you a chatter or a concentrator?

Social, Scaled or Scored

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some days are social workouts, some days are scaled, some days are scored. Thai week we discuss our approach to how we pick and chose when to push our...

Your Nutrition Challenge Questions Answered

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

​Is this just for fat loss?​Will there be recipes?​Whats involved?​

How to avoid your routine becoming boring

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all need routine to achieve our goals, but how do we stop it becoming boring?

So how should you eat to lose weight?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If starving yourself isn’t the way to lose weight, what is?⚖️ Calculate your maintenance calories - how many calories you need a day to keep you...

The Pros & Cons of Competing With Your Classmates

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all love a bit of friendly competition. What are some of the upsides of downsides of competing with your classmates in CrossFit?

Don’t Starve Yourself

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t drastically reduce your calories in an effort to lose weight. Why? In this week’s podcast we’ll tell you why, and what to do instead!

Why We Celebrate Small Victories

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we celebrate small wins each week? By recognising our progress, no matter how trivial it might seem, we motivate ourselves to keep moving close...

Expectations & Progress

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How fast should you progress in CrossFit?

Anxiety!

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go through anxiety and nerves: how we (nearly) all have them, and strategies for handling them.

Barbells & Barbecue Recap

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another fun CFI event in the books! So many people pushed themselves to compete and get outside of their comfort zone. As usual, the support, encourag...

Results & Self Worth

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your results in the gym don’t determine your worth. While it’s great to have a goal and something to aim for, your value isn’t linked to a numbe...

Habit Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you rely on willpower or make too big of a change it will be hard to stick to a habit. Try set up your environment to succeed or pick small habits....

Barbells & Barbecue

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our Barbells & Barbecue is on 3rd August, a fun friendly in house competition.

Training Around Your Cycle

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gera talks us through considerations for ladies in training around your menstrual cycle.

Sled & Structure Days

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we do sled & structure days as part of CrossFit.

Stress

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss stress

The One Thing You’re Not Doing

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The gang discuss the one thing you should start doing to improve your health.

Personal Training Vs Group

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Personal Training offered individualised training. Group offers fun and competition.

Team Throwdown Review & Why We Squat

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why squat? It’s important as a fundamental movement, good for our hormones and health, and builds that bootay!

Self Coaching

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you talk to yourself during your workouts?

The Benefits of Having a Coach

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why have a coach when you can find information online?

Murph & Nutrition Challenge

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reviewing Murph and the upcoming nutrition challenge.

You Don’t Be Good to Get Good

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t need to get good before you start. You don’t need to be good to get the benefit from it.

Don’t Limit Your Training

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keep trying stuff you’re not so good at to keep your capacity as broad for as long as possible.

Keep Training In Line With Your Goal

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your goals should dictate how your approach your workouts.

Intensity

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How intense should you go and how often?

Person - Athlete - Team

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We care about the person first, then the athlete, then as part of the team.

What’s Next?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After The Open, what’s next for programming and training?

Why Range Of Motion Matters

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is Range of Motion, why does it matter for health and for sport?

Panda Cupdate 24.2

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The teams are now set for The Panda Cup 2024! Shout outs to our rookies taking part for the first time.

The Panda Cupdate 24.1

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Panda Cupdate is back. Check out YouTube for our video version!

The CrossFit Open

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is The CrossFit Open and The Panda Cup

What Days Should I Train?

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since CrossFit is so varied, should you pick your days?

How to Strategise

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to strategise a workout. In short move as well as you can and deliberately.

Winter Training Considerations

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tips to help you stay safe and move effectively during the cold months.

Why Goals Fail?

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How goals fail and what you need to do to improve your chance of success.

Goals???

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team shares their thoughts on goals ahead of 2024!

Highlights of The Year

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A retrospective of 2023 and all the events and people that made it special.

CFI Awards 2023

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the time of year to recognise the people that make CFI great!

Self Talk

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to improve your self talk during workouts.