



"I am a professional MMA fighter, and I wouldn't be able to compete at this level without Sean. Having a nutritionist track my weight every single day is exactly what I need.
Fuelling for sessions, fight week water load and sauna cut, Sean does it all for me. I've been working with Adaptive Health for almost 4 years and would not be where I am without him.
He goes above and beyond every other coach I've ever heard of, and his attention to me during my cuts is second to none.
No better coach in this game!"
Liam McGeough, Professional MMA fighter
I worked with current UFC fighter Islam Dulatov for his weight cut week ahead of his final fight in Oktagon MMA before joining the Dana White Contender Series.
We made weight comfortably, refuelled perfectly and Islam secured a last second finish in the first round to finish out his Oktagon run in style.
Islam Dulatov, Professional UFC MMA fighter




"I feel strong and my cardio has definitely improved. In my last fight rounds I noticed the difference the S&C is making. Being fuelled and able to give 100% effort has been great mentally. I don't feel as fatigued or drained mentally in camp. I didn't know that I could be this fuelled coming this close to a fight"
Louise Brady, Amateur MMA fighter & Youth MMA World Champion
"Feeling very good about my spars. Although my training hasn't always been consistent over the last few weeks, I feel my nutrition and gym work has gotten me to start camp at a higher level than I usually would. My blitzes are seeming to work a lot more than they did before.
I also believe that's down to the confidence I have in the work that we are doing in the gym and with nutrition as I feel a lot more explosive, faster and stronger, while also keeping a higher tempo"
Luke Moriarty, ITF TKD multiple time European and World medallist





I worked with Brian for his last few amateur fights where he went on a run of winning titles and title defences. We then continued the work into the start of his pro career where he quickly has gone 4-0, with 4 finishes.
Brian is known for his dangerous power and so having him fully rehydrated and refuelled after cutting is a key consideration for us, to allow him to bring his best physicality into the cage.
"Best nutritionist in Ireland"
Brian Manning, Professional MMA fighter
Although he had gained some weight and muscle in the months prior to working together, Alex still felt he was being held back in his jiujitsu progress by being at too low a bodyweight.
With his consistency and commitment over the long run, we managed to add 14kg of bodyweight in a bit over a year, a large amount of that coming from muscle mass. We also brought his strength and fitness up to match it, and having first hand experience of rolling with Alex I can say for certain that the added size has been hugely helpful for him on the mats.
Alex Cronin, Jiujitsu athlete





I worked with Erick for several competitions for different weight classes and weigh in formats ranging from 20 minutes before competition up to 24 hours pre comp.
A major highlight was seeing him secure a silver medal at brown belt heavyweight at the IBJJF Euros.
Even with a language barrier, we always made it work to ensure he was fuelled for training, recovering well, on weight for comps and ready to perform.
"Thank you so much, I feel stronger than ever"
Erick Gabriel, Professional Jiujitsu athlete
Adam and I have worked together for several of his fights and I've rarely seen someone as invested in the process and diligent in their preparations as him.
Good management of his nutrition all year round got us to a point where he could diet on 3000+ calories and still be pushing in well over 2000 calories a day on fight weeks while dropping significant weight!
Adam Shelley, Professional Cage Warriors MMA fighter






"Fantastic service. Sean is a real pro. I already had a lot of experience with exercise and nutrition from years of competing in martial arts but decided to work with Sean in the lead up to my wedding. I learned so much from working with him and his flexible approach made the whole process very easy. Even with an existing injury that I was carrying and tearing my meniscus in the middle of the program at BJJ I progressed every week thanks to Sean's guidance. I lost 9 kilos in 12 weeks whilst gaining muscle and being able to enjoy nights out that came up. Sean's guidance around adapting to unexpected injury's that can occur or prepare for nights out/party's etc made the 12 weeks fly without any suffering. Whether you have lots of experience in exercise and nutrition or a complete beginner I'd highly recommend Sean to anyone looking to improve their nutritional and exercise habits."
Luke Daly, Amateur MMA fighter and Jiujitsu athlete
"All round I'm really enjoying the plan. Energy wise I feel great, training wise I feel great and like I'm fuelling myself for sessions. I have more accountability, I'm getting better sleep, overall I'm really happy with it"
Jonny Duggan, Amateur MMA fighter





"As an MMA fighter not only did Sean make all my weight cuts exponentially easier and safer and gave me a solid, structured S&C program. He also gave me the information and confidence on proper nutrition and how to fuel my body correctly. The progress I saw with Sean was great and having someone like him to keep you accountable is the most important thing you could do for your health and fitness. Couldn’t recommend enough"
Evan Horgan, Amateur MMA fighter, EFC title winner
"Started at 78kgs needed to get down to 67 for competition, I broke my hand a week into the plan and Sean adapted everything. I was stronger, fitter, faster than I’ve ever been, getting to the weight I needed for competition and keeping the same weight for the next day with minimal stress. I would highly recommend Adaptive Health to everyone."
Darren Shanahan, Amateur boxer




Jodie has been tearing up the fight scene since she was a kid and her amateur MMA career has been no different so far. It was great to get to work with her ahead of her second amateur fight.
Proper nutrition was a missing link for Jodie and we got a plan in place to get her on weight safely and easily ahead of picking up her second win at amateur level.
Be prepared to see her take over!
Jodie McCarthy, Amateur MMA fighter
Ryan never had any issues making weight, but it wasn't until we dialled in on his nutrition that he realised how well fuelled he could feel in his fight camps and how comfortable we could make the weight making process.
A real professional and great athlete to work with!
Ryan Shelley, Professional Cage Warriors MMA fighter




Emmet wanted to lock in ahead of his first outing at brown belt at the IBJJF Worlds.
We transformed his S&C and nutrition approach to have him focusing on a lot more power development and endurance work and he had a much easier time making weight.
Not the result Emmet wanted at this Worlds but no doubt he'll be back for more soon!
Emmet Gorman, Jiujitsu athlete
As a busy dad and business owner, balancing work, family time and jiujitsu while trying to improve his health and body composition was a huge challenge for Przemek. Here's what he had to say:
"Since I started working with you my Jiujitsu performance improved a lot already. I feel healthier and less fatigued while sparring and competing.
I have not seen anyone in this industry with such attention to clients individual needs."
Przemek Weiss, Jiujitsu athlete






Jack got in touch ahead of making his long anticipated return to professional MMA and we got to work on his nutrition and S&C.
Flawless work from Jack in his preparations and he has since gone 3-0, with 3 finishes since making his comeback.
Jack Maguire, Professional Cage Warriors and Oktagon MMA fighter
"Started with Sean eight weeks ago now, I do a lot of combat sports and what I was missing was a nutritionist for my fight camps. Sean got me on weight no bother, while still feeling energetic and ready to go. Couldn’t not recommend him highly enough"
Lee Randall, Amateur MMA fighter





I worked with Lautaro to help him better fuel his busy jiujitsu training and teaching schedule. The whole gym was soon commenting on the improvements to his performance. As one of the worlds elite jiujitsu athletes he was already training at a phenomenal pace, but better nutrition allowed him to unlock new levels. We worked together to make weight and fuel for several competitions, before he decided to take the leap into MMA. As a black belt in BJJ, he had to start straight into professional MMA where he quickly went 2-0 with 2 finishes.
Lautaro Sanguimene, Professional Jiujitsu and MMA fighter
Samuel came to me with some clear objectives: optimise his body composition and physicality for his jiujitsu weight class, while looking and feeling at his best and maintaining the results achieved.
He told me somewhere along the way on the coaching journey that discipline was his middle name, but he didn't just say it, he backed it up with his actions.
We got the result he wanted, saw some great performance wins and ran a successful reverse diet phase to get him back to a comfortable high maintenance calorie intake while maintaining his results.
Samuel, Amateur Jiujitsu athlete




"I really trust you, every bit of work we've done so far has felt almost easy. If I just follow the approach it's another stress off my mind. I trust your stuff, the weight just falls off me and I feel way better than I used to. I used to feel low energy fighting at 84kg and now I'm full of energy at 79kg. I look bigger, I'm leaner, it's mad what nutrition can do."
Oisin Moloney, Amateur MMA fighter
Eoin needed help getting on weight for the no-Gi Euros. We dropped over 7kg during his preparations, while fuelling his training, getting him on weight for comp day and ready to go!
Eoin Rea, Jiujitsu athlete





Colm and I have worked together for a few camps now. For his most recent fight, he had 3 different opponents at 3 different weights on fight week due to pull outs, eventually fighting an opponent who was almost 20kg heavier, under a different ruleset than initially planned (K1 instead of MMA). No issue for Colm though, we switched to an emergency carb load for the last couple of days when he no longer had to make weight, and he picked up another win with another crispy striking display!
Colm Dennehy, Amateur MMA fighter
As a BJJ athlete, Andreu wanted to get back into weight training for the first time in a while, along with seeing how lean he could sustainably get.
We saw some fantastic body recomposition while also improving his physical qualities and having him competition ready.
Andreu Rodriguez, Jiujitsu athlete




I worked with Paul for his last 2 amateur MMA fights where he picked up and defended the IUR title, as well as his successful pro debut.
Paul made weight like a pro each time and was perfectly fuelled to put on big performances!
Paul Buckley, Professional MMA fighter
Padraig is a jiujitsu athlete but his main goal here was to get in the best shape and health he could ahead of his wedding.
We got to work, incorporating a flexible training and nutrition plan around his busy work, study, training and social schedule.
As he travels often for work, he previously found this to get in the way of his training and nutrition. We came up with an approach that would allow him to keep things moving while being away on work trips and he made significant progress with his goals by wedding day!





As a busy working Dad, Liam had got back into sport in the form of BJJ in recent years, but wanted to improve his nutrition, body composition and general health.
We simplified the approach as much as possible to fit in with his work, family and training schedule, still enjoying some flexibility for occasions, takeaways, etc but with strong consistency on Liam's behalf to get the results that he wanted!
With already being experienced in the gym and knowledgeable in nutrition, Evelyn had lost her way a bit, slipping into habits she was unhappy with. She wanted a new goal to focus on and with a photoshoot in the back of her mind for some time, she decided to lock it in as a goal and reached out for help getting there.
She clearly nailed the entire process, bringing a new meaning to the words determination and focus throughout the entire prep!
We saw some major body recomposition and Evelyn was looking and feeling at her very best on shoot day.








I am just forever grateful for you to have me on board the last 12 weeks. Not only you gave me the best exercises to get me stronger than I ever was but being my biggest support in all the issues that life thrown on me. You are the best coach anyone can wish for and no doubt I'll return to you in the future once everything settled.
Thanks for being you, all the help and useful info, and being with me on this journey"
Nora Modos
John started out in a place of wanting to drop some weight, improve some health markers that were starting to creep into the concerning range, get more active, increase his energy and improve his food intake. He works long hours in a seated position with a long commute, meaning his activity levels were very low and his diet was mostly composed of full sugar fizzy drinks and convenient snacks. This is a very common situation but the turnaround went very smoothly here with a few simple strategies to implement from me, and a lot of persistence, consistency and patience from John.
He dropped around 13kg, 23.5cm off the waist and 17.5cm off the hips. This has included enjoying a takeaway or meal out most weeks, some chocolate most days, navigating busy / stressful weeks, adding in some exercise that he enjoys and prioritising rest and recovery.






"Sean is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is always there and gives 100% help and support. His knowledge is amazing about fitness & nutrition. You can bombard him with as many questions as many you want and he will answer every last one of them, even if you ask the same thing multiple times.
When he started working with me I had no experience in working out and I was over 290 lbs.
He did his miracle, now I'm 242 lbs and go 6 times a week to the gym.
I could not recommend him more."
Andras Palinkas
"Honestly Sean I cannot be more thankful for the advice over the past 6 months, the patience and understanding.
I don't think I'd ever have been able to start this journey without you.
I would never have the knowledge I have and more of an understanding about my body before coming to you, I am really thankful for all your help"
Tara Dunphy





Lauren came to me with the goal of cutting down a bit in order to put her in a better position to spend some time in a lean muscle gain phase. She clearly more than achieved this, making fantastic progress to get to the point she was aiming for.
Lauren's attitude and great work ethic made her a pleasure to coach! Most of her journey in our time working together consisted of home workouts with minimal equipment, clearly showing that great results can happen even without gym access.
Having good experience and knowledge of training and nutrition already as a qualified PT herself, one of Lauren's main reasons for getting started with coaching was for accountability. This is the key aspect of coaching for many people.
"Now that the dust has settled on the wedding, I want to give a big shout out to Seán @ Adaptive Health for helping me to lose 4 stone between the start of lockdown (March 2020) and the wedding (April 2021).
I wouldn't have been able to do this without Seán's help and expertise. Seán has a lot of knowledge and experience in how to help people to meet their health & fitness goals (especially online given how things work remotely nowadays) and I would highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for help to reach their goals because I definitely wouldn't have reached mine without him!"
Conor O'Donovan
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Dylan's journey has been a pleasure to be a part of so far. We started with some building phases, focusing on adding muscle while laying the foundations for which any successful physique transformation will be built upon. From here, Dylan committed to prepping for his first photoshoot which had been a long term goal of his. We faced plenty of challenges along the way but still reached shoot day in fantastic condition to unveil the work put in.
Dylan was meticulous in keeping on top of every area, ticking all the boxes and leaving no stone unturned, while still being able to enjoy the approach and relax for some social occasions! He’s learned more about nutrition along the way, taken his strength to an all time high and nailed down important lifestyle factors like sleep and stress management.
For Dylan this is just the beginning with some exciting plans in the pipeline!
"Thanks so much, I really appreciate it all you have been a great help and the plan was so nice and easy to follow."
Keelin Buckley




Kevin's major shift in body composition in a relatively short space of time here isn't by chance - he's a workhorse.
You'll often hear that you can't build muscle or strength while losing body fat but Kevin (and countless other clients I've worked with) has clearly silenced that myth here.
With a smart training and nutrition approach, the right adjustments made at the right times and consistency from Kevin, he's got leaner, more muscular, stronger and fitter all at once, while still having a social life and not spending all of his time in the gym or kitchen!
"You've given me such a love for the gym and taking care of myself and I'm so grateful.
Can't explain how happy I am with the results it's given me confidence in myself that I've never had"
Aifric Cronin-Daly








"Good to see the progress I could make without changing my lifestyle much at all. Just good workouts and better eating habits"
Matthew Keane
"I came to Sean with the goal of shedding 3 to 4 stone.
Sean set me up with a calorie based nutrition plan which I stuck to over the next 10 months and so far I have lost 50 pounds, which I am more than delighted with.
Hard work and dedication was key but without Sean's help and advice I couldn't have done it! Sean was very efficient and quickly got back to me on any questions I had"
Aileen Fitzgerald
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Dieting while in season for a sport like GAA can easily compromise performance, but for the right individual, with the right approach and management it can be doable. In Colm’s case, we saw a level of body recomposition and improvements to strength, fitness and speed that actually improved his performance on the pitch whilst getting leaner! This phase also included regular nights out, a flexible eating approach and a weeks holiday, showing again that fat loss is achievable without sacrificing your life or imposing excessive restrictions.
With the bulk of his sport commitments over for winter, we set new aims to push into a muscle building phase and focus on improving further physically, with improvements to speed being a big priority. We can then tidy things up again at a later stage before GAA enters full swing again.
Looking forward to seeing what’s still to come for this man in the months ahead!
"Wanna give the biggest shout-out to Sean who has helped me so much the last while!
Results don't lie and I'm not even finished my training yet! 100% give Sean a try! He's a gem"
Tara Hayes






"I really enjoyed it.
You were great, always checking in and changing things up when I wanted and needed to"
Susanne Dillon
Andy came to me with the aims of getting leaner, along with improving all round physical capability and feeling more energised.
We had plenty of challenges pop up from the get go, from less than ideal work set ups to a gym with very limited opening hours. But I’ve seen this man adapt to every situation and still get the necessary done. Unreal to see the work he’s put in and results achieved so far and I have no doubt there is more to come.
Managing expectations is always crucial and Andy recognised from the start that while we can absolutely see changes in the short term, it is a long game and will take time. A bit of consistency and patience can reap unbelievable outcomes!




16.6kg gained for Ben in 60 weeks! 3 inches on the arms, 6 inches on the legs and nearly 10 inches on the chest.
When he got started, Ben told me that his main goal was to build muscle and strength, having tried to do so for a few years but never finding consistency with an appropriate training and nutrition routine to do so. At one stage along the way, he mentioned he’d once reached a peak on the scales of the low 80’s a few years back, but not from the good kind of weight gain. We finished up our gaining phase here at 91kg.
Our next phase will involve dieting back down to tidy up body fat levels, ensuring general health stays in check, as well as helping performance on the pitch (Ben has been playing football most weeks throughout this journey) and aesthetic goals. The goal here will be to maintain and potentially gain further muscle and strength, while steadily reducing body fat.
Aisling got in touch having felt she'd lost her way a bit with her training and nutrition structure. Being peri menopausal, she wanted to get things back in line asap! She clearly had a very successful fat loss journey, while also getting her structure back in place, improving her fitness, strength and muscle mass, running a half marathon and doing a triathlons, while balancing it with working night shifts and having as much social freedom as she wanted to have!
What I always look for as a coach is the time after a fat loss journey, and this is another area where Aisling excelled in sticking with the approach we agreed on to brilliantly maintain her results and switch the focus more to training performance and toning/muscle gain. In the "after after" photos here, Aisling is eating about 600 calories per day more than in the middle photos and is thriving as a result.



