Performotion Podcast

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam, Steve and Danny sit down with U83kg from Australia, Ewan Belgrove. They discuss Ewans most recent performances at Worlds, where he unfortunately bombed out on Squats in his last year as Junior, to turning it around for his first 300kg Squat at U83kg and 500 dots at NSW States. This episode unpacks how Ewan dealt with being a rising star in his early years of...

In this episode, Sam, Steve, Danny and Dave cover APU NSW Men's Open State Championship. They cover weight class battles, nominated totals, observations and how each session played out. 

In this episode, Shania, Leanne and Danny cover APU NSW Women's Open State Championship. They cover weight class battles, nominated totals, observations and how each session played out. 

In this episode, the team sit down to talk about how recent changes to the selection process can have an effect on their relationship with the sport and how they can navigate their way to continue to grow. They discuss this from the perspective of those who are not competitive enough to make it to opens as well as for those who are on the cusp of making it to Nationals.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam and Danny sit down with Austin Perkins following his record-breaking performance at USAPL nationals They discuss Austin’s 851kg total competition, his rise to greatness including programming principles and what he’s changed outside of the gym in order to be the best, his future plans in the sport and much more! 

In this impromptu episode, Steve and Danny cover some observations made when programming lifters who have been pushing training at a high intensity for a long time. They cover why some athletes struggle to realise PRs at the end of blocks despite showing signs of getting stronger. They talk about how finishing a block with a high performance can dictate where to start a new block and the concept o...

In this episode, the team discuss the process of trying to break through plateaus on a stubborn lift. They discuss identifying the reasons why,  some potential tools and the mentality to address these problems and the potential limitations.

In this episode, Steve reflects on his headspace in the period of time during nationals and the factors that led him to go through his difficult Worlds prep mentally. We talk about his physical and mental difficulties in the lead-up to Worlds and how he has been able to mature as a lifter since then.

In this episode of Coaches Chat, Shania and Kelly sit down and discuss how Nutrition plays an important role for athletes from a performance and recovery perspective. Shania and Kelly deep dive into all things weight cutting, covering all of the specific variables that athletes should be aware of during their off-season and what should be of top priority during competition prep. Some of the key to...

In this episode, the team discuss factors that aid in improving recovery. They discuss how training dosages play a role in recovery. They cover nutritional habits, sleep habits and a framework around how stress affects training and potential tools to manage stress.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam and Danny sit down with u67.5kg powerlifter and 2x USAPL National Champ Gabby Martinez. Gabby discusses how being neurodivergent has affected her life and powerlifting career so far. Through this, they discuss many topics including self-coaching, managing injuries and what it has taken to be dedicated to the sport for so long.

In this episode, the team continue their discussion of squat, bench and deadlift biomechanics. They cover compensations, energy leakages and how they may appear in each lift. They also cover how pain may be present alongside these compensations and how a biomechanical lens can help to assist with the rehabilitation process.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam Steve and Danny sit down with u74kg Powerlifter and 2023 World Champion, Carl Johansson. They discuss Carl's journey to success over the past year, where he claimed his first Open World title as a Junior at this year's Championships in Malta. The episode has many great insights into the mindset of Carl and how he separates himself mentally and physi...

In this episode, the team discuss the importance of focusing on nutrition for powerlifting performance. They cover macronutrients, things to focus on outside of macros, how goals can change for different goals, meet day nutrition and some mistakes made along the way.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam and Danny sit down with American Powerlifter Alexis Jones.  Alexis has been on a tear this year, breaking the all-time female world record total (raw and tested) TWICE, including 701kg at Collegiate Nationals and 721.5kg at the most recent USAPL Nationals where she also placed first.  Alexis will now be taking her talents to the world stage, transitioning to...

In this episode, the team discuss squat, bench press, and deadlift biomechanics, shedding light on key concepts like centre of mass and sagittal plane movement competency. They break down common issues, from depth in squat to elbow depth in bench and lockout in deadlift. Plus, they delve into how leverages can impact the lift's efficiency and feel. 

In this episode of the Roundtable, the team are probed with 'would you rather' questions that aim to provoke discussion. What would you answer to the following? Athlete you work with overshoot every session and tell you Or Not fill out their program Receive untrimmed videos Or No caption Overcommunicate and be sent unecessary information from your athlete Or Undercommuniation (no videos,...

Coaches Kelly Mann and Steven Day return to discuss individualisation from the new to elite lifter. What do you need to be aware of when making changes? How big do they need to be? How does athlete feedback play a role? How do new vs. elite lifters differ? And when you do determine when individualisation is appropriate?  Stay up to date on what Perf has going on, on instagram @performotion and che...

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam and Danny sit down with u93kg Junior lifter from Great Britain, Nathan Gevao! Nathan has had a very successful year of Powerlifting, after moving up to the 93kg class in his last year as a junior he became the best lifter overall at the 2023 British Junior Nationals and just won his first-ever title at the most recent IPF Junior World Championships in Romania...

In this episode, Sam, Shania and Danny discuss topics surrounding advice they wish they have for newer lifters/themselves when they were first starting powerlifting. They go over how to manage injuries, how hard they should train, comparison, setting long term goals and managing technique. Key Takeaways: 1. Everyone gets hurt, but few injuries are career ending. 2. Everyone goes through highs and...

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam Steve and Danny sit down with u47kg Vicky Kijumnuayporn. Vicky represented Australia for the first time at this year's Open World Classic Championships where she came fifth place in a highly stacked U47kg class. They discuss Vicky’s mental and physical preparation for her first Worlds, her overall experience and much more.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam and Danny sit down with 84+ lifter from Perth, Australia, Natalie Laalaai.  Nat went to her first-ever World Championships this year in Malta where she came home as the new deadlift world record holder with a huge 268kg deadlift.  They chat about her first World's experience as well as how training unfolded into the lead up into the event, and what she h...

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam Danny and Shania sit down with u57kg lifter from the USA, Natalie Richards. They discuss what contributed to Natalie's quick rise in the sport including becoming the u57kg World Champion at this year's IPF Championships in just her fourth year of competing.

In this episode, the team discuss the importance of balancing structure and flexibility of the program. They discuss periods of time where more or less structure can be imposed, how to create more predictability in training, and 'meso-predictability' for those with unpredictable external situations. Key Takeaways 1. Flexibility can help find what works for an athlete before imposing stru...

Summary: In this episode of The Roundtable, Danny, Sam, Shania and David discuss common modes of communication they use throughout the online coaching experience. Common formats such as text, video, voice message, video conferencing are discussed and explored with their advantages and disadvantages. They also discuss differences in learning, what people respond best to and how this changes as some...