Simon Gilchrist

Move Well, Live Well, Perform Well

Health EN ↓ 31 episodes

Welcome to Move Well, Live Well, Perform Well, the podcast that explores how to optimise your movement, train effectively, recover from injuries and live stronger. Hosted by Simon Gilchrist, sports physiotherapist and founder of Mayfair Health and WellQ. Simon sits down with experts each week to share insights on movement, performance and real health challenges. From knee pain to back injuries to burnouts and recovery, they share practical advice and tips for optimising your health along the way. The podcast is powered by Mayfair Health, helping you to move better, live longer and perform at y...

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Simon Gilchrist

Episodes

How to Build Strong Bones as You Age: Hormones, Exercise & Menopause with Dr Nicky Keay 13.10.2025 1:04:19

In this episode, Simon sits down with Dr Nicky Keay, in this episode, a medical doctor and leading expert in endocrinology and hormone health. Nicky’s mission is to provide a more personalised approach to hormone health helping individuals optimise their performance and wellbeing at every stage of life. Expect to learn: Why bones become weaker as we age How menopause and hormonal changes impact b...

Wearables & Recovery: What Your Data Really Means with Tiina Hoffman 06.10.2025 1:05:08

In this episode, Simon sits down with Tiina Hoffman, an Exercise Physiologist and Master Trainer at First Beat. With a background in competitive cross-country skiing, she developed an interest in training, recovery, and heart rate variability. Tiina now uses her expertise to help people understand their wellness data and optimise their health. Expect to learn: What heart rate variability (HRV) rea...

Injury, Recovery & Performance: Inside the Premier League with Dr Mark Gillet 29.09.2025 1:00:52

In this episode of the podcast, Simon sits down with Dr Mark Gillet, Chief Medical Officer of the Premier League and consultant in sports and exercise medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Expect to learn: Why professional footballers are prone to injury How football managers respond to injured players How to optimise player performance during matches and off-season Proven protocols for recovery - in...

Everything you need to know about weight-loss drugs with Dr Wendy Denning 15.09.2025 51:11

In this episode of the podcast Simon speaks with Dr Wendy Denning, a GP with over 25 years experience in integrative medicine, to uncover the truth about GLP-1 receptor agonists (weight-loss drugs). This conversation covers all the medical research and advice about weight loss drugs. Expect to learn: The science behind weight-loss drugs and how they work Who should (and shouldn’t) be prescribed th...

Understanding Back Pain: Insights with Spinal Surgeon, Alex Montgomery 01.09.2025 1:17:15

In this episode Simon sits down with Alex Montgomery, a renowned spinal surgeon with extensive experience in both private and NHS sectors. He is a leading voice in spinal health working with elite athletes among hundreds of other patients. This conversation explores the wide-spread impact of back pain in the UK. Discover the myths, facts and latest innovations in managing back pain effectively. Ex...

The Future of Knee Replacements with Sam Rajaratnam 18.08.2025 1:04:15

In this episode of the podcast Simon sits down with Sam Rajaratnam, a leading expert in degenerative knees from the Cleveland Clinic, to explore the latest breakthroughs in knee replacement surgery. This conversation dives into the rapid growth of total knee replacements and what’s driving innovation in the field. Sam breaks down what makes a good diagnosis, the role of x-rays and MRIs and how tre...