The Art of Performance Podcast

In Specificity Unpacked: No Fluff, Just Facts we dive deep into the cornerstone of effective training: the principle of specificity. Understand its pivotal role across resistance, speed, power, and endurance training through real-world examples. We also uncover the underlying science explaining why our muscles and systems react differently to varied training stimuli. We'll also debunk common misconceptions about 'one-size-fits-all' training, with insights from our expert guest on how professional training regimes apply these principles. No matter your fitness level, learn how to leverage specificity to your advantage and truly make your workouts count. Tune in to decode the science, cut through the noise, and truly grasp the transformative power of training specificity!!

Dive into this episode as we unpack the power of program variation in resistance training. From the pitfalls of monotonous routines to the game-changing techniques of pyramid sets, split routines, and accommodating resistance, we unravel the secrets to keeping your workouts fresh, effective, and engaging! Whether you're hitting plateaus or just craving some novelty in your fitness journey, this guide is your ticket to reinvigorating your training regimen!! Tune in and transform the way you train!

There is more to life than just increasing weight every time you walk you walk into the Gym & in this episode we explain the ins and outs of Progressive Overload!

The answers you need to understand Stress and how to deal with it!!!! Talking all things GAS and explaining the Traffic Light System to becoming an Unbreakable Human!

"Dominance"   The 1 thing that screams out in every sense of the word from the get-go talking to Mike!   His enthusiasm...   His will to win...   What he's wiling to go through to achieve success!   In this episode we took a deep dive into Mike's coaching philosophies and got to the root of what drives him to continue pushing the boundries of whats possible in the world Tactical Athlete Performance.   @coachmikechadwick drops plenty of thought provoking ideas and takes us through some of the amazing principles he sets out when working with athletes and how he gets his athletes to "win at all costs"   Mike also takes us through how he has a built an impressive team that also works with him very closely to bring the very best perfromance led solutions and data led protocols to the market so his athletes can attack some of the most arduous and impressive feats of strength there is.   An amazing conversation thats filled with knowledge bombs and though provoking discussions from start to finish - This is one you will not want to miss!!! Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File  

"Your genetics cock the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger"💥 What is Deep Health? Well the incredible @coachsarahdeephealth takes on a remarkable thought proviking discussion in this podcast as we chat all things that are aligned to health👇🏻 With Training & Nutrition being the spark that many believe ignites the fire, the question really is what keeps the fire going 🔥 This is where we took a deep dive into the emotional, mental, existential, relational & environmental components that make up the 80% of our daily lives🤯 Sarah takes us through how she assess' these components which in turn allows her to be a trauma & stress informed practitioner! Defining what we as trainers and coaches should be doing to help others build stress resiliency💯 Sarah goes onto giving 4 incredible takeaways that build the very foundation of what “stress resiliency” is all about! Ultimately shaping how we as humans can help build a stress inventory to start teaching ourselves about the influences that we face daily & how we can stay on top! This is one you will not want to miss!

We first met the fantastic @lesleythomascoaching earlier this year at @olliecarson__ Upgrade Everything to Premium Event & she Wowed us all 🤩 Lesley speaks so clearly on the narrative we all face everyday around our relationship with money, our confidence in who we are as a person because of it & how it effects a lot of what we think, do and say💯 We started by unpicking where our own personal relationships with money stem from and how our childhood experiences have played a huge role in how we look at money with confidence👌🏻 Lesley gave us some brilliant little exercises that people can do to help them get to the bottom of their own self worth & see the value in what they bring to everyone’s life despite our own individual upbringings👌🏻 Alongside some of the brilliant tools Lesley shared we also discussed how we can build a better narrative for ourselves & essentially remove these beliefs that so many of us face which impact what we do on a daily basis😊 And a great questions to ask yourself… What is your “money” story? Had do you get to where you are? What experiences have shaped your personal life? Learn more about all of these things in this episode with @lesleythomascoaching 🔥

This week on the Art of Performance Podcast we talk with Alex aka the confidence coach. We discuss: Alex’s journey into the Royal Marines His transition to civilian life and coach The benefits of having an Alter Ego Why you shouldn’t approach your health and fitness at boiling point all the time And much more! Check out this great chat with Alex and let us hear your thoughts.

Join us on this fantastic episode with the wonderful Sarah Davies 💯 The art of performance podcast was built with the mission of seeing performance through the lens of the person we have the pleasure with speaking to🎤 It’s about putting on the 2D lens of the guest speaker and understanding what performance means to them🔥 And in this episode Sarah did not disappoint!! We dive deep into Sarah’s journey as a youth athlete in gymnastics, the time spent in pageantry, a journey into the sport of Olympic weightlifting and her continued success making a name for herself as one of the best female weight lifters in the world 🌎 Alongside this we spoke about Sarah’s impact on inspiring younger women and younger athletes to participate in an incredible sport that has given her the platform to grow and become the athlete she is now💥   Join is in this insightful episode and be sure to leave us a review.

We sit down and with @askcoachadam about this exact topic which became a public discussion on GMTV in august 22. Going through soe alarming statistics in the UK we find data that showed there were 2500 less PE teachers in 2021 compared to 2011. English secondary schools taught 13% fewer hours of PE in 2021 compared to 2011. And only half of 5-18 year olds do the recommended hour of activity a day.   When is enough, enough?   What can we do to improve participation?   What’s missing from physical education?   What were our own experiences?   Join us for the discussion on the Art of Performance Podcast.

What a great conversation we had with the wonderful @bellabwl_ on The Art of Performance Podcast On thsi weeks episode we took a deep dive into some of the incredible battles and challenges Bella has faced from a young age in elite sport, how what she thought was normal and now hwo she has found her calling in Olympic Weightlfiting!!! Going into detail Bella talks about the reality of being part of an elite level gymnastic club from such a young age & how her transition into weightlifting was a completely new concept to her… We scratch the surface on what really happened behind the scenes & how her life as an elite athlete is completely different to where she used to be! Bella then took us through what drives and inspires her to complete, the physical & psychological elements that it takes to be a weightlifter in her eyes & furthermore who inspires her as a young women in such an upcoming sport. Finally, we get to talking about some struggles females face with their menstrual cycle & we do everything we can in our conversation to help normalise such a taboo subject that ALL LADIES need to be aware of Check out this episode & let us jear your thoughts. Once again we appreciate the support and incredible conversations we get to have with some amazing guests - to help us grow the podcast further we would love to hear your thoughts & we appreciate any reviews that you can give us on this paltfrom! @bellabwl_ || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we are joined by the remarkable athlete Tom Evans and led with an amazing conversation centred on.... What is the minimum you can do to perform? We explore Tom’s mindset & how it’s evolved over the years of being in the military to becoming 1 of the worlds best professional runners 🏃🏻‍♂️ Despite what many see on the surface Tom shows us his vulnerable side & gets right to truth of how peoples visions of performance may be the wrong way round… Worrying about insignificant tools & shiny objects with having established the very basic needs you have as a human. We discussed happiness, simplicity, how finding things that fill the cup outside of professional sport makes performance better & much more… A lesson we can all learn from & 1 that Tom spoke of... “There is no engine in the car but you’re worrying about what stainless steel bolts or shiny hub caps you’re going to put on the wheels……you’re looking at it wrong….! "Let’s focus on getting the car moving first” A real privilege to have Tom on the Art of Performance Podcast & get to the crux of extreme ownership, being a good human & happiness🔥 And remember - If you enjoy the podcast we would love you to leave us a review & help us grow the podcast further. @tomevansultra || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond  

Have some perspective… In todays episode we welcome one of the fittest men in his time, Mr Jason Khalipa and what an honour it was for us to sit down and talk to one of our CrossFit idols. We explored Jason’s perspective after being through hardships as an athlete, a business owener, a family man and as a father! What he wished he had done differently in his competitive career and how he juggles family, training, jui jitsu and his businesses now. Check it out & as always we appreciate all the incredible feedback & support we have had 🙏🏽 and remember, if you enjoy the podcast we would love you to leave us a review & help us grow the podcast further. @jasonkhalipa || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we welcome the fantastic Dr. Gary Mendoza to the Art of Performance Podcast! Dr Gary Mendoza is the owner of Stages if Change, a business that works with personal trainers and nutritionists to teach the skills and theories required to help clients make a permanent lifestyle change addressing things such as habit feedback, behaviour around health and nutrition and many other things. We go through that stages of change that Gary has taken years developing to help other coaches get the very best out of there clients: Pre-contemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance And we also talk about relapse, which is often seen as failure but is always a chance to learn and grow. Remember, if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5-star review & let us knows your thoughts. @drgarymendoza || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we discuss our very own battles with a topic that doesn't get enough press - Body Dysmorphia! Scott's struggles going through his schooling years a reminder to us all that so many others face the same circumstances and it can be a really challenging time that is often passed by in conversation. Scott and Dean spend time talking through how Scott dealt with these situations and how in some cases it led to an irrational obsession to never look the ay he did in school. Dean talks us through his experiences and in particular how his body building journey manipulated his mind into thinking he wasn't good enough, he wasn't in the right conditioning - all of which led to a constant comparison to other people. The mental challenges that come with how we think we need to look because of society, social media, our friends and in some cases our family are challenges that we hope to bring to the forefront of conversation in todays episode. @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we speak with Rob Nitman and discuss the very basics that are lacking in what underpins fitness and performance! Rob takes us through his principles as a coach and we go deep into his philosophies and what he has experienced in the years hes been involved with professional sport. As an accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach (UKSCA), who’s been working in the S&C industry since 2014, with roles varying from professional Rugby Union to Higher Education institutions such as leading the athletic development at Eastbourne College and The University of Brighton, Rob has seen his fair share of athletes and something we he said left a real mark.... “Don’t just train, perform!”  Rob believes that the improvements we make in the gym have got to make a difference to your performance in the sporting arena and outside life. Remember, if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a review & let us know your thoughts - it really deos help us grow the channel. @rob_nitman || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we speak to the incredible Ash Cox and dive into his remarkable background of accomplishments that constantly see him chasing more adventure, more knowledge and continuously pushing the boundaries of whats possible in the health and fitness industry The team behind the world record breaking row take us on a journey through their 3000m row across Atlantic Ocean & some of the high lows that they all experienced on the way. Ash spoke of his experience through completing his All Arms Commando Course, P Company, his time in the Royal Army Physical Training Corps and his more recent endeavours of academia which are incredible achievements when you see the lifestyle he leads. Constantly striving for better Ash has an array of specialist knowledge ranging from performance nutrition, exercise rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, sport and exercise sciences and researching. All whilst looking after a family of 4 and being a husband to his incredible wife. This is a truly valuable talk with a truly humble person that pushes the boundaries and the Art of the Possible. Check out what the team had to say in todays podcast and remember if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5 star review & let us know your thoughts. @elite_exercisemedicine || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we welcome Lisa-Maria Kirwan to the Art of Performance Podcast and get straight into what it means to truly be you! Lisa takes us through her incredible story of how she overcome an abusive relationship, body image and health related issues ectopic pregnancy and her battles with mental health to get to where she is today. Lisa's straight to the point character is nto to be mistaken for the incredibly passionate, kind and caring person she is and in this talk we help break those stigmas that women, especially mums, have to look a certain way. Lisa's mission is clear: to help as many people as possible love the skin they're in. And its clear to see how much impact she is having on this world as a role model for all other mums and women that want to be the very best version of themselves Check out this amazing, real life, real world conversation An amazing talk with 4 amazing athletes & professionals that participated in an incredible event!  Check out what the team had to say in todays podcast and remember if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5 star review & let us know your thoughts. @thisfitmum || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond