Deirdre Cronin, a coach, and founder of The Barbelle Squad,  joins me for Episode Six of Conversation Matters. In a really insightful conversation, we discussed the following:

• The Barbell Squad. Where the concept originated from. What it's all about and who is it suitable for? The reasons it's been such a great success to date.

• How the fitness industry has changed over ten years since she began coaching?

• Women supporting women and the importance of this today, inside and outside the fitness industry.

• Women approaching exercise and training to get strong and fit vs just for aesthetic reasons.

• The effects of the female menstrual cycle on exercise, training and performance. 

• Dee's other recommended accounts to follow included: @dihardfitness, @deluca_fn, @t_h_e_s_q_u_a_d, @aidenfitbutler, @nicole_butler_fitness, @askaishling, @dea_sweeney, @twohigaoife

Be sure to follow Deirdre on Instagram, @dc_healthfitness. Myself @jlynchptcentre / @__jerrylynch and www.jlynchpt.ie