The Train Properly Podcast
Episodes
Episode 27: Why Former Athletes Can't Train Alone
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most former athletes don't struggle because they lack discipline. They struggle because they're trying to train without the environment that made them...
Episode 26: The Former Athlete Belly - Why It Shows Up at 35
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You see a photo… and something's different. Same face. Same person. But the athletic build you once had? Gone. You're not out of shape because you l...
Episode 25: The Rebuild Framework - How Former Athletes Train at 40
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a former athlete still training like you're 22, this episode is your wake-up call. We break down The Rebuild Framework: the simples...
Episode 24: The Recovery Gap - Why Training Like 22 Breaks You Down
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a former athlete who keeps breaking down every 4-6 weeks, this episode explains exactly why - and how to fix it. The single biggest mi...
Episode 23: The Three Traps Every Former Athlete Falls Into
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you used to compete - rugby, GAA, soccer - and now you keep starting and stopping training, this episode explains exactly why. Because it's not yo...
Episode 22: Why Former Athletes Feel Lost (And How To Fix It)
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you played sport at a high level and now feel like you're drifting, this episode is for you. I'm talking about the former GAA player, the rugby la...
Episode 21: The Protein Priority - Why Adults Over 35 Need More Than They Think
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most adults over 35 are trying to build a house without bricks. You're training hard, but if your nutrition is still stuck in your 20s, you aren't giv...
Episode 20: Why "Core Blasting" Won't Build Long-Term Strength
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why 'core blasting' won't build the kind of strength that matters for adults over 35. In this episode, Paul Hughes explains why crunches don't transla...
Episode 19: How to Handle Big Weekends Without Falling Apart
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Late January is where most people quietly drift. Not because they're lazy. Not because they don't care. But because life starts getting loud again. B...
Episode 18: Why Most People Quit Training in Mid-January (And How to Actually Stick With It)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don't quit training in January because they're lazy. They quit because they were relying on motivation instead of structure. Mid-January i...
Why Most Adults Train Backwards (and How to Train Properly for the Long Term)
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most adults aren't lazy... they're not broken either. They're just training without structure. In this episode, I talk about why random workouts, cha...
Episode 16: The Off-Season Edge - How to Train Like a GAA Athlete (Not a Gym Tourist)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's 10 weeks to Christmas – and the off-season is where games are won. This episode cuts through the noise and gets straight to what actually matt...
Episode 15: Why Your €1000 Mattress Won't Fix Your Back Pain
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Your Mattress Isn't the Problem - It's How You Sleep You've upgraded the mattress, the pillows, maybe even the blackout curtains - but you're stil...
Episode 14: Sick of Being Told to Rest? Here's What Actually Works!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rest feels safe, but for most long-term back pain it can be the worst advice you'll ever hear. In this episode, Paul Hughes (of Templetown Strength & ...
Episode 13: The Anti-Inflammatory Advantage: Nutrition for Back Pain Relief
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people eat anything with no issues, while you flare up from the same foods? Or maybe your back pain gets worse during stressful work perio...
Episode 12: The Stress-Back Pain Connection (And How to Break It)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Does Your Back Hurt on Monday Mornings? Ever wake up after a quiet weekend, only to feel your back seize up on Monday? It's probably not your work...
Episode 11: The Fear-Flare Cycle - Why Exercise Makes Your Back Pain Worse (And How to Break Free)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11: The Fear-Flare Cycle - Why Exercise Makes Your Back Pain Worse (And How to Break Free) Does exercise always seem to trigger your back pain...
Episode 10: Movement vs. Mobility - Unlocking Your Hips and Thoracic Spine for Back Pain Relief
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙Episode 10: Movement vs. Mobility Unlocking Your Hips and Thoracic Spine for Back Pain Relief Ever bent down to tie your shoes or tried to squat, ...
Episode 9: The 5 Gym Moves That Wreck Your Back (And What To Do Instead)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still training hard but your back feels like a ticking time bomb? You're not broken, you're not weak - you might just be choosing the wrong exercises ...
Episode 8: The Power of Rest & Recovery
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Optimising Your Sleep for a Healthier Back 🧘🏻♂️ When was the last time you woke up feeling truly rested - clear, energised and pain-fr...
Supplements for Back Pain: The Truth You're Too Afraid to Hear
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the miracle pills – most supplement advice for back pain is rubbish 🙄 You've been sold a lie… The truth? No magic pill will fix your bac...
Episode 6: Demystifying Pain: It's Not All in Your Head, But Your Brain Plays a HUGE Role
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that your chronic back pain might not be caused by damage to your spine... but by an overprotective brain that's stuck in alarm mod...
Back Pain & Food: Simple Nutrition Fixes That Fight Inflammation
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your diet secretly contributing to your lower back pain? 🤔 Many people focus solely on exercise, but what you eat plays a HUGE role in how your...
The Truth About Core Strength: What 'Bracing' Really Means (Beyond the Crunches)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about 'core strength' for your lower back pain? You're not alone! In this in-depth episode of The Lower Back Pain Podcast (That Actually Hel...
Why Resting Your Back Is Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do Instead)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 CONTROVERSIAL TAKE: The "rest your back" advice everyone gives you? It's actually making your pain WORSE. If you've ever been told: ❌ "Just re...
5 Common Training Mistakes That Wreck Your Lower Back
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lower Back Pain Podcast (That Actually Helps), Paul breaks down 5 common training mistakes that keep your lower back stiff, so...
My Back Injury Story & The 5 Pillars to Fix Yours
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Lower Back Pain Podcast (That Actually Helps) In this first episode, I'm sharing my own back story - literally. I'll take you back to t...