The Perpetua Podcast

Coach Lu opens up about how he balances a busy full-time job in the tech world, with being a Coach and PT at Perpetua. Lu speaks on the deeper purpose that drives him to maintain a lifestyle of high performance in work, while consistently working toward his own health & fitness goals.

Our newest CrossFit coach, Jaydin Scholtz, shares his learnings from years of experience in the CrossFit space. He chats about what pulled him into CrossFit, how he stays disciplined through programming and being a coach and the value that CrossFit communities have brought to his life. From South Africa to Ireland, CrossFit has remained a huge part of Jay's life!

BOC is dedicated sports physio clinic in Dublin 2 with a passion for optimising performance and injury prevention. We aim to deliver high quality assessments leading to an accurate diagnosis with the ultimate goal of delivering personalised treatment plans suited to optimal recovery.

In this high-energy episode of the Perpetua Podcast, we sit down with Patrick, a dynamic coach and fitness expert, to explore the intense world of Tread & Shred workouts. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, Patrick shares insights into how to maximize your performance, build endurance, and push past mental barriers. Tune in for expert advice, motivation, and practical tip...

In Episode 29 of The Perpetua Podcast, host Craig delves into the excitement and challenges of the CrossFit Open. He offers insights into effective preparation strategies, shares personal experiences, and provides valuable tips for both newcomers and seasoned athletes aiming to excel in this global competition. Whether you're participating for the first time or looking to improve your performan...

Joining us on this episode, Lorraine who runs our Pre/post natal training discusses everything you need to know about maintaining or getting started with our pregnancy program. Find out the common questions the new clients asks and the steps involved.

Join Denise discussing her journey from gymnastics and dance into professional cheerleading and rhythm ride coaching. Hear how she fell in love with cycling and the community at Perpetua in this 30-minute podcast.

Kate Flyn opens up about her journey to becoming a spin instructor, launching her Happy Feet run club, marathon prep struggles, viral TikTok journey, and big travel plans.

David shares his journey growing up in Serbia, getting into boxing, moving to Dublin, starting coaching at a boutique gym, and now leading Rumble boxing at Perpetua Fitness.

Join Craig as he discusses getting into training in his early years, discovering CrossFit, stepping into coaching roles at Perpetua, and the challenge of competing in the HYROX Dublin event and Dublin Marathon on back-to-back days. 00:00 Introduction 03:37 CrossFit Journey 09:49 Dublin Weekend 19:04 Marathon Nutrition 22:15 Final Preparations 30:24 Marathon Recap 35:06 Looking Forward

Learn about the story of Perpetua, our programming, community and coaching as well as a few nostalgic stories.

Today's guest is Sam Stewart, 2021 CrossFit Games athlete. From Dublin, Sam is starting to make a name for himself in international CrossFit. He started CrossFit in Secondary school and we talk about his experience at the 2021 Games, having to pull out with injury, the road to recovery and advice for everybody from someone wanting to keep healthy doing CrossFit to someone wanting to compete. In...

Logan Gelbrich is a former pro baseball player turned serial entrepreneur. From opening a gym, to becoming an international speaker, writing a book, and creating the Coaches Prep Course, he’s covered a lot.  During this episode Logan takes us through the idea of “deliberate practice” being the key method of development, and how that practice in any one area can benefit you across any, and all ...

Cara is a consultant and coach to leaders. Bringing leaders to a place of realisation and awareness of their own fundamental errors and why (on occasion) they themselves, are the roadblock in to their own, or their businesses, growth.  We discussed everything from what defines a leader, to how to approach a leader with a solution to a problem without standing on anyone's toes. I had so much f...

Vicky Cornick is a coach and gym owner based here, in Dublin. She comes from a competitive tennis background and like so many of us, has struggled with her body image and eating disorders.  She has jaw-dropping levels of self awareness for someone so young, and has been through so much. Thankfully she’s able to share some of her captivating story with us on the podcast. This was a riveting ch...

Rob Sweeny - aka Chops is the go to coach for new Dads, as well as being part of the coaching staff for the Ireland Women’s Rugby Team. To say he covers all bases is an understatement.  We cover how Chops helps his clients go from an organised professional life, and chaotic personal one, to making both bulletproof. Chops gives us insight about what new clients should expect from him when they ...

Ed Caddye is a Doctor working in the NHS and a health and movement specialist. Ed gives us a run down on the importance of quality over quantity for food intake, and how it affects our performance and day to day life.  We get into movement selection and how its important to “feel” the movement properly rather than just conforming to the pre-selected movement standards based off someone else & ...

Marcin is Coach working out of CrossFit Northern Ireland, in Belfast. He helps people get seriously strong through Strongman style training, and tolerates little bullshit in the gym. The flip side of this, he wants nothing but the best for his clients and prioritises their health over everything else. During this podcast he goes over how sick he is of the “cals in vs cals out” conversation and...

The Andrew Tracey has a CV as long as your arm, he owns and runs an events company, he’s the editior of Mens Health UK, and hosts “The Bulldog Gear Podcast” He is known for his unrelenting work ethic and creativity, and can be found training where you park your car. AT and I talk about "hustle mentality" and getting the most out of your training during lockdowns. Find out more about Andrew vi...

Andy Smith is an elite level powerlifter, competitive triathlete, gym owner and gym designer. During this episode Andy and I reminisce about our time at university together, Andy talks through the timeline of success he’s had since then including opening his own state of the art gym - LIFT, being head hunted by Gymshark to design their Lifting Club, and how he manages to fit his intense traini...

Louis is the founder and owner of Oly Clothing. A sports, turned lifestyle clothing brand. In this episode he talks us through the process behind setting up a clothing company, his past failed entrepreneurial efforts, and lessons he’s learned along the way. Louis has very generously offered listeners of the Perpetua Podcast 15% off all products of Oly Clothing - use the code PerpetuaPod at ch...

Diarmaid is an accountant by trade, but he realised very quickly this isnt where his passion lay. He studied nutrition, started making healthy meals for a few mates and exploded into what is now arguably one of the biggest healthy meal prep companies in Dublin. We talk about how important the basics are, even for those who have been training for years, and how he has navigated a small and relat...

An introduction, what are we doing, and why are we doing it?

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