The Performance Physique Podcast

The London Marathon is one of the biggest events in the running calendar, but choosing what to eat and how are you going to get through it can seem daunting. In this episode I'll be digging into: the science behind why we need to carbohydrate load, the best times for food intake on race day, breakfast ideas for all types of runners, hydration strategies and more. Do you want to run faster, do you...

BBC Radio interview with Letitia George | London Marathon | Nutrition | Running | History of Performance Physique I was invited into the BBC Studios on the 4th September 2022 to sit down with Letitia George and discuss how to prepare for the London Marathon on the 2nd October, running safety, nutrition tips and also a little bit about the history of Performance Physique. In this episode I discuss:...

This episode is taken from the BBC Radio Interview on the 16th April 2022 with Letitia George. In this episode I discuss: - My top tips for running The Great Birmingham Marathon - Biggest mistakes runners make - How far should you longest run be in half-marathon training - How I became a Performance Coach - How to get started with exercise and the, ' 10 minute rule' Do you want to run faster, do y...

The Impact of the Menstrual Cycle in Performance. In this episode we discuss the impact of the menstrual cycle on performance and how to get the most out of your training and how you really need to give yourself a break. Do you need support with exercise, nutrition around your menstrual cycle? Applications for coaching slots are open: https://performancephysique.co.uk/product/gym-training-from-hom...

The London Marathon 2021 Debrief   Having had 2 runners successfully complete this year's London Marathon I am absolutely buzzing. This is the first time I've had two athlete's competing at the real not virtual event.   Danny and Richard went and did themselves and I really proud!   Clocking 2:46 , a 7 minute PB from Danny is out of this world as well and I just loved watching these...

Strength Training for Runners If you're getting injured, you want to be able to run further or faster then you need to look at your strength training. I've built a specialist 8 week programme, that you can grab for 48% off by clicking the link below! Make sure you follow us on Instagram , Facebook or head to www. PerformancePhysique.co.uk

How many reps and sets to build muscle plus why animal protein and dairy is often ideal This podcast is taken from a LIVE Q&A where I discuss: - The research of Schoenfeld & Krieger (2017) on how many repetitions and sets for optimal muscle growth. - Why animal and dairy protein is often discussed as ideal but there are alternatives - Natural Testosterone Boosters - The impact of cortisol...

How to return to the Gym and not get injured after lockdown! This episode is taken straight from a LIVE Q&A where I discuss options on how to return to training from lockdown, in the gym, on the running track and how to eat to repair and grow muscle!

BEST NIKE?! IS PEGASUS TURBO 2 ZOOMX FOAM BETTER THAN ASICS? Everyone knows just how fast these shoes are making our athletes but how are these shoes good for reducing injuries like achilles tendinopathy and achilles tendonitis? Get a pair of NIKE Pegasus Turbo 2's ► https://tidd.ly/2Q5K3Jh SKIP TO YOUR SECTION: 00:00 - Start 00:22 - Introduction 01:40 - How the ZoomX Foam Feels 02:25 - How ASICS...

IOC Talks BLM, Wayde Van Niekerk, Doping Bans | Performance Physique Podcast We delve into the latest developments in the track and field world of athletics. This week's episode covers Wayde Van Niekerk, Doping Bans and the IOC's stance on Black Lives Matters, plus a few extras! Listen to this with us now and don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/performance_physiq...

An Athlete's Mindset and Winning with guest Phil Taylor | FNTC TV Season 2 Episode 1   Today we launch our second season of FNTC TV and what better way than to launch than with a chat with my old training partner and fitness professional, Phil Taylor (Vital Movement).  We focus our conversation on an athlete's mindset and what it takes to win, this includes our thoughts on the Last Dance...

Here we are it's 2020 and it's time to preview Season 2 of the Performance Physique Podcast! It's an odd start to the year with a Global Pandemic, the impact on sports and the Olympics which sees Lavillenie, Kendricks and Duplantis broadcasting a Pole Vault competition on YouTube. Finally, we talk Michael Jordan's The Last Dance Documentary on Netflix! Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on: I...

We return with our fourth episode of FNTC TV / Friday Night Track Club and things are hotting up in the world of athletics and track and field even as the season ends and we head into the Winter. Nike Oregon Project, led by Alberto Salazar really kicks off with Mary Cain's claims, Seb Coe and the IAAF decide to scrap major athletics events like the 200m from the Diamond League plus the athletes ha...

Our World Athletics Championships in Doha Debrief from the superb Dina Asher-Smith in the 100m and 200m to Sifan Hassan's dominance in the 1500m and 10,000m plus we break the Nike Oregon Project Scandal which currently involves Alberto Salazar and unfortunately casts a shadow over so many athletes and even UK Athletics. Let's jump straight in with Friday Night Track Club TV FNTC TV, Episode 3! Wat...

This episode we bring you up to speed to some of the action from the first 3 Days of the Doha World Athletics Championships. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/performance_physique/ Facebook www. Facebook.com/PerformancePhysique YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8heQ0G9RMY8XqedJgRjALQ Twitter www.twitter.com/performphysique www. PerformancePhysi...

We return with our second episode of FNTC TV and it's the World Athletics Championships have arrived in Doha! I talk about the athletes to watch, Team GB's preparations for the heat and humidity of Doha and how the championships have already been surrounded in controversy and preluded by doping scandals once again! Watch this with us now and don't forget to subscribe and follow us on: Instagram ht...

This episode is a brief and I mean a very brief introduction to aggressive dieting. Disclaimer: WE DO NOT ADVISE ANYONE TO START A HEALTH, FITNESS OR NUTRITION PLAN BEFORE CONSULTING THEIR MD OR GP! In this episode we define what aggressive dieting is, how fast diets DON'T make you gain weight afterwards and we talk about a programme we are working on with 20 clients called, 4 Weeks 4 Kilos. This...

Today we launch our very first episode of FNTC TV and what better way than to launch than with an interview featuring two of the greatest Speed Coaches in the world today, Jonas Dodoo of Speedworks Training (coach of CJ Ujah, Reece Prescod & Daryll Neita plus many more) and Les Spellman of Spellman Performance (Quinnen Williams, Perry Baker, NFL and Rugby Speed specialist). We discuss all thin...

This week I cover the amazing performances that took place at the Lausanne Diamond League, the effect exercise has on immune function and we chat about the development taking place at Performance Physique!

If you’re getting back into running, contemplating past performances and doing a run like the Marathon, a 10k or your local Parkrun then take some advice from me. Don’t feel like running has to be a challenge or something you are justified against. Listen today.

This week we have a quick update on Caster Semenya’s situation and talk about the World Relay Championships...EXCITING...Les Spellman is coming to the UK to hold a workshop with Jonas Dodoo...EXCITING and we give a sneak preview onto our FREE coaching service, also EXCITING!

Casting a shadow over Caster Semenya. We discuss some of the points raised about Caster Semenya and the research that has been used by the IAAF in their case against her and DSD athletes. Learn more with us at performance physique. If you want exclusive training material make sure you follow us on Instagram at @performance_physique and head to our website www.performancephysique.co.uk

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