Extreme Sports Performance Podcast: Recent Episodes
Extreme Sports Performance
Support, coaching & education for game changers.
Extreme Sports Performance was founded by Ryan Blake in 2008 & launched online in 2018. After spending all of our lives playing, competing & coaching school, county, national & international sport, we have followed a continued pathway & profession in elite sport, exercise & health.
We believe that there are many talented & aspiring athletes, of all ages in all sports, that do not have the appropriate guidance or receive the appropriate advice to help them move forward & excel but also understand why & how they can get better.
Simple to advanced sport & exercise science, in combination with appropriate medical support, makes the difference that people need to help them succeed & improve their performance in sport.
The areas we specialise in are: extreme sports, combat sports, motor sports, endurance sports, long term athletic development, performance enhancement, injury prevention, strength & conditioning, sports medicine, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, coaching & teaching.
Our methods & approaches don’t just apply to athletes. We also work very closely with general & special populations to help guide them to a better, healthier & more comfortable life.
In-person & online services include: Elite sport science team & academy support | Team building for business | Athlete profiling | Professional strength & conditioning coaching | Sport specific enhancement | Olympic weightlifting technique | Powerlifting development | Mobile gym | School, college & university sport program support | Young athlete fundamentals | Injury reduction | Rehabilitation support | Corrective exercise | Mobile sports massage therapy | Specialist solutions | Downloadable tools.
"Release Your Inner Athlete!" #RYIA
www.extremesportsperformance.com
Summary:
This minisode explores why athletes can still experience inconsistent performance despite improving strength and fitness. Using a real-world coaching example, Ryan explains that performance often declines when the underlying system lacks the capacity to tolerate fatigue and unpredictable demands. The episode highlights the importance of movement quality, reactive control, recovery, and progressive exposure to sport-specific challenges in building durable, repeatable performance. Key
Topics:
* Why strength alone doesn't guarantee consistent performance
* The impact of fatigue on movement quality and technical execution
* The difference between controlled training environments and real-world action sports
* Movement quality, reactive control, and positional stability
* Recovery consistency and load management
* Progressive exposure to unpredictable sporting demands
* Performance durability as the foundation of long-term athletic success
Key Takeaways:
* Performance often breaks down because the systems supporting it cannot tolerate increasing fatigue and unpredictability—not because an athlete lacks strength.
* Controlled training environments can mask underlying weaknesses that become exposed during real-world performance.
* Developing movement quality, reactive control, positional stability, and recovery can improve consistency under pressure.
* Reducing unnecessary load outside of key performance sessions helps athletes adapt more effectively.
* Durability and performance are inseparable—long-term performance depends on building a body that can repeatedly tolerate, recover from, and adapt to the demands of the sport.
Links:
* https://extremesportsperformance.com/7day-durability-preparation-guide/
In this episode, Ryan Blake speaks with professional snowboarder Ethan Morgan about what it takes to build a long and sustainable career in action sports.
They discuss the real demands of snowboarding, common mistakes riders make in their preparation, the role of training and recovery, managing injury and risk, and what separates athletes who continue to progress from those who struggle to stay in the sport.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Ethan shares practical insights on performance, consistency, and longevity that apply both on and off the mountain.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- https://www.instagram.com/morgan_freemanson
- https://www.instagram.com/diyx_strt_jam
In this episode Ryan Blake chats with Daniel Patakfalvi about Ice Swimming & the science behind it!
We discuss:
- Initial response
- Control under stress
- Adaptation over time
- Training vs tolerance
- Breakdown point
- Preparation
- Recovery & afterdrop
- Transfer to action sports
Links mentioned in this episode:
- https://www.instagram.com/patakfalvidaniel/
- https://www.instagram.com/iisahungary_majetusz/
- https://iwsa.me/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats with Nico Kirschstein-Smith about durability over diagnosis: Preparing the body for extreme sports!
Links mentioned in this episode:
- https://nksphysio.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/nicokirschstein/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats the world of bodysurfing with Scotti Schafer!
Links mentioned in this episode:
- https://www.instagram.com/scottishafer
- https://www.instagram.com/ibsa.bodysurfing
- https://www.instagram.com/usabodysurfing
In this episode Ryan Blake chats professional wakeboarding & coaching with Trav Beaton!
Links mentioned in this episode:
- https://www.instagram.com/trav.beaton
In this episode Ryan Blake chats behind the scenes of world class waterskiing with Will Asher!
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/willasher/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats ultra endurance with Emma O'Toole!
Links:
https://www.builttoendure.pro/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats exploring the ins & outs of surfing with Ross James!
Links:
https://surfacademyuk.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats preparing for & performing an Ironman with Simon Olney!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.phazontriathlon.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats one love with Brett Hodgkins-Jarvis!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.oneloveacademy.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats reflections on the water with Lex Balladon!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.lexballadon.com
https:/www.instagram.com/lexballadon
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSevyGSQuaA_Jr-Mb4d3yeQ
In this episode Ryan Blake chats applied nutirion with David Dunne.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.hexis.live/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats psychotherapy with Chloe Svolakos.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.instagram.com/chloe.kalo
https://www.instagram.com/altatherapy
https://helloalma.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats mindset coaching with Lewis Hatchett.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://lewishatchett.com
https://lewishatchett.com/mindstrong
https://lewishatchett.com/podcast
In this episode Ryan Blake chats past, present & future of the health & fitness industry with Adam Lubbock.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Lubbsy Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ptlubbs/
ADVHQ Website | https://advhqhenley.com/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats freediving with Alexander Nilsson.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Website | www.alexanderfreediver.com
Instagram | instagram.com/alexanderfreediver
In this episode Ryan Blake chats leadership with Nigel Briers.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Nigel Briers - LinkedIn | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nigel-briers-9a921242
John Wooden - How to create a winning organisation | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wooden-Leadership-Create-Winning-Organizaion/dp/0071453393
Bill Walsh - The score takes care of itself | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Score-Takes-Care-Itself-Philosophy/dp/1591843472
James Kerr - Legacy | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legacy-James-Kerr/dp/147210353X
Nigel Briers - Email | nb@stpaulsschool.org.uk
In this episode Ryan Blake chats professional ballet dancing with Kealan McLaughlin.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Kealan McLaughlin Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kealan.mclaughlin
Two Two Guys Podcast Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/TwoTwoGuys
In this episode Ryan Blake chats injury prevention & performance enhancement for running with Tom Scales
Links mentioned in this episode:
Profeet Website | https://profeet.co.uk/
Profeet Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/profeetcustom
In this episode Ryan Blake chats DNA profiling with Wez Pooley.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Muhdo | https://muhdo.com/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats all things running with Kev Quinn.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Kev Quinn | https://www.instagram.com/kevquinn_
Team Real Runners | https://www.instagram.com/teamrealrunners
New Balance Running | https://www.instagram.com/newbalance
Intersport Running | https://www.instagram.com/intersportrunning
In this episode Ryan Blake chats performance nutrition with Jen Carter.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Jen Carter LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-louise-carter-24ab2a51/
Jen Carter - Birmingham City University | https://www.bcu.ac.uk/health-sciences/departments/sport-and-exercise/staff-profiles/jennie-carter
Jen Carter Twitter | https://twitter.com/jen_nutritionjc
Informed Sport | https://sport.wetestyoutrust.com/
Global Dro | https://www.globaldro.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats performance vision with Zoe Wimshurst.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Zoe Wimshurst Linked In | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoe-wimshurst-3ab7113b
Performance Vision | https://www.performancevision.co.uk/
AECC University College | https://www.aecc.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/academic-staff/zoee-wimshurst/
Christiano Ronaldo - Tested To The Limit | https://youtu.be/FmGybMlOLTY
Pulfrich Effect | https://youtu.be/Q-v4LsbFc5c
In this episode Ryan Blake chats sport yoga with Helena Shirley.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Vitality health & fitness website | https://www.vitalityhealth-fitness.co.uk
Helena's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vitalityhealthfitness
Sarah Ramsden website | https://www.sportsyoga.co.uk
GB triathlon | https://www.britishtriathlon.org
Anatomy of movement by Blandine Calis-Germain
Keeping your joints young by Sarah Key
Functional anatomy of yoga by David Keil
Ryan Blake chats the role of biomechanics in & on sports performance with Tom Stringwell.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Hallam Barbell Club | http://www.hallambarbell.com/
Dr Mark King - Loughborough University | https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/mark-king/
Gym Aware | https://gymaware.com/
Professor Ben Jones - Leeds Beckett University | https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/professor-ben-jones/
Dan Baker’s Power Resources | https://www.danbakerstrength.com/resources
Journal Of Strength & Conditioning Research | https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/pages/default.aspx
Stuart McGill | https://www.backfitpro.com/
Paul Gamble Textbooks | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paul-Gamble/e/B001KMJW92%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Stuart Yule | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartyule/?originalSubdomain=uk
Your Gym Sports Performance | https://ygsp.co.uk/
UKSCA | https://www.uksca.org.uk/
NSCA | https://www.nsca.com/
Ryan Blake chats fast bowling & effective coaching processes with Stuart Barnes.
Links mentioned in this episode:
John Bracewell | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bracewell
Graham Ford | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Ford
Kevin Shine | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Shine
Limitless - Jim Quick | https://www.limitlessbook.com
NLP Master Practitioner | https://www.inside-performance.com/nlp-master-practitioner/
Hunger In Paradise - Rasmus Anderson | https://www.rasmusankersen.com
Can’t Hurt Me - David Goggins | https://davidgoggins.com/book/
Dan Pena | https://www.danpena.co.uk
Ed Mylett Podcast | https://www.edmylett.com/podcasts/
Stuart Barnes Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stuartnbarnes/
Stuart Barnes Cricket Coaching Website | https://www.stuartbarnescricketcoaching.com
Ryan Blake chats lockdown training challenges & coaching Jamaica rugby sevens with Stu Aimer.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Tribe performance website | https://www.tribeperformance.co.uk
Tribe performance instagram | https://www.instagram.com/tribe_perform/
Jamaica rugby sevens | https://www.facebook.com/jamrugbyfootballunion/
Tim Gabbett | https://gabbettperformance.com.au
Ryan Blake chats motorsport & racing driver performance with Alex Stott.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Alex Stott Website | https://www.alex-stott.com
BN Athlete Gym Website | https://bnathlete.co.uk
True coach | https://truecoach.co
Porsche Human Performance Centre | https://www.porsche.com/silverstone/en/human-performance-center/hpc-courses/
Christian Woodford | https://woodfordssc.com
David Thompson Twitter | https://twitter.com/123david_t
Dean Fouache | https://fouache-performance.co.uk
In this episode Ryan Blake chats micro-progression, transparency & virtuosity with Jerzy Gregorek.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Jerzy Gregorek Twitter | https://twitter.com/thehappybody
The Happy Body Website | https://thehappybody.com
The Happy Body: The Simple Science of Nutrition, Exercise, and Relaxation | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Body-Nutrition-Exercise-Relaxation/dp/0982403828/
The Happy Body Virtues: Daily Practices for the Modern Stoic | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Body-Virtues-Practices-Modern/dp/1733044108/
I Got This: The Art of Getting Grit | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Got-This-Art-Getting-Grit/dp/0996243968/
Wayne Dyer | https://www.drwaynedyer.com
Tim Ferris | https://tim.blog
In this episode Ryan Blake chats leadership, team development, thriving in uncertain environments & understanding needs with Alex Wolf.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Alex Wolf - Linked In | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-wolf-37257a12/
EIS | https://www.eis2win.co.uk
British rowing | https://www.britishrowing.org
Simon Sinek | https://simonsinek.com
Alex Wolf - Email | alex@wayfaring.uk
In this episode Ryan Blake chats secrets of success from junior to olympic rowing with Bobby Thatcher.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Bobby Thatcher | https://twitter.com/bobbythatcher
SPS Rowing Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/spsrowing
Harry Mahon | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Mahon
Donald Legget | https://twitter.com/donaldlegget
Valery Kleshnev | http://biorow.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats the athletic performance blueprint with Justin Roethlingshoefer & Marc Schneider.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Athletic-Performance-Blueprint-Conditioning-Toughness/dp/1692013912/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1575559146&refinements=p_27%3AM.D.&s=books&sr=1-3
Justin Roethlingshoefer - Linked In | https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer-7252a766/
Justin Roethlingshoefer - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/innerstrength19/
Justin Roethlingshoefer - The Hockey Summit http://thehockeysummit.com
Marc Schneider - Linked In | https://www.linkedin.com/company/marc-s.-schneider-m.-d.-p.-a./about
Marc Schneider - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/plasticsurgeryfl/
Marc Schneider - Dioxyme | https://dioxyme.com
Kate Allgood | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sportpsychology/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats old school training & developing youth athletes with Steve Green.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Frank Dick | https://www.frankdick.co.uk
Tom McNab | https://www.tommcnab.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats ups & downs of life as an international rugby player with Netani Talei.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.instagram.com/coachnetalei_gainlinedoctor/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats problems, solutions, technology & freestyle sports with Chris Chapman.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Chris Chapman Twitter | https://twitter.com/chappystrength
PUSH | https://www.trainwithpush.com
Freestyle Ski Canada | http://www.freestylecanada.ski
Paddle Monster | https://paddlemonster.com
Pub Med | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
Google Scholar | https://scholar.google.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats key components of health and wellbeing in life that lead to flow with Richard Husseiny.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Zach Bush | https://zachbushmd.com/
Heart Math | https://www.heartmath.com
Janine Shepard | https://www.ted.com/talks/janine_shepherd_a_broken_body_isn_t_a_broken_person
Dr David Bach | Neuronfire | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neuronfire/id1261623813
Brain McKenzie | https://powerspeedendurance.com
Stansislav Grof | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislav_Grof
Dr Joe Dispenza | https://drjoedispenza.com
Jamie Wheal | https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/
Steven Kotler | http://stealingfirebook.com
Ram Dass | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_Dass
Timothy Leary | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Leary
Dying To Know Documentary | https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80107575
Russel Brand | https://www.russellbrand.com/podcasts/
The Four Winds | https://thefourwinds.com/
Husseiny Performance Website | https://www.husseinyperformance.com
Husseiny Performance Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/husseinyperformance/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats university, barbells, diving, health and wellbeing with Dave Hembrough.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Dave Hembrough Twitter | https://twitter.com/dwhembro
Sheffield Hallam University | https://www.shu.ac.uk
Hallam Barbell & Strength Club | http://www.hallambarbell.com
UKSCA | https://www.uksca.org.uk
Nick Ward | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickwardeap
EXOS | https://www.teamexos.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats teaching, learning and physiology with Gary Peters.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Gary Peters Twitter | https://twitter.com/gary_s_peters
Berkshire College of Agriculture | https://www.bca.ac.uk
Ditch that textbook | http://ditchthattextbook.com
Teacher Toolkit | https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk
Professor Andrew Jones | https://sshs.exeter.ac.uk/staff/index.php?web_id=Andrew_Jones
Stewart Phillips | https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/medsci/faculty/phillips_stuart.html
Training Ground Guru Twitter | https://twitter.com/ground_guru
Dr Alistair Lumb Twitter | https://twitter.com/DrAliLumb
Visible Body | https://www.visiblebody.com/learn/
Times Educational Supplement | https://www.tes.com
Google Scholar | https://scholar.google.co.uk
Martin Buchiet | https://martin-buchheit.net
Legacy - James Kerr | https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=legacy+james+kerr
In this episode Ryan Blake chats Major League Baseball with Clive Brewer.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Toronto Blue Jays | https://www.mlb.com/bluejays
Clive Brewer | https://twitter.com/clivesportsandc
Mike Stone | https://www.nsca.com/author/bio/14648/0/
Donavan Santas | https://twitter.com/bluejaystrength
Angus Mugford | https://twitter.com/angusmugford
Duncan French | https://twitter.com/duncanfrench
Cheri Mah | https://twitter.com/cheri_mah
In this episode Ryan Blake chats MMA from grass roots to UFC with Paul Hines.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
MMA Clinic Website | http://themmaclinic.com/
The Boxing Clinic Website | http://theboxingclinic.com/
Paul Hines | https://www.instagram.com/coach_hines_mma
Darren Stewart | https://www.instagram.com/darren_mma/
Graham Boylan | https://www.instagram.com/graham_boylan/
Micheal Russell | https://www.instagram.com/passarguarda/
Chris Carley | https://www.instagram.com/chriscarley64/
John Tandy | https://www.instagram.com/tandyboxing/
In this episode Ryan Blake chats performance enhancement and training MTB athletes with Nick Grantham.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Nick Grantham Website | http://nickgrantham.com
Nick Grantham Twitter | https://twitter.com/coachnickg
Nick Grantham Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/zer0226
Gee Atherton | https://www.instagram.com/gee_atherton/?hl=en
Rachel Atherton | https://www.instagram.com/rachybox/?hl=en
Austin Leon | https://austinkleon.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats triathlon coaching and competition with John Wood.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your top areas of interest? What are the most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your top influencers? What are your top resources for information? What are your top pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Peak Performance | https://www.peakendurancesport.com
Swim Science | https://swimscience.net
220 Triathlon | http://220triathlon.com
Triathlete | https://www.triathlete.com
iThlete | https://www.myithlete.com
John Wood Website | https://www.tri-coaching.co.uk
John Wood Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/tri_coaching/
John Wood Twitter | https://twitter.com/tri_coaching
In this episode Ryan Blake chats international cricket strength and conditioning with Phil Scott.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Why we sleep - Matthew Walker | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Sleep-Science-Dreams/dp/0241269067
Behave - Robert Sapolsky | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behave-Biology-Humans-Best-Worst/dp/1594205078
Liam Kilduff | https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/engineering/l.kilduff/
Matt Church | https://locker27.com/about/
Rob Ahumum | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rob-ahmun-03bab826
Phil Scott Twitter | https://twitter.com/pcfscott
In this episode Ryan Blake chats GB boxing physiology with Jamie Mitchell.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests... Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
GB boxing | https://www.gbboxing.org.uk
English Institute Of Sport | https://www.eis2win.co.uk
HIIT Science | https://hiitscience.com
Yann Le Meur | https://ylmsportscience.com
Jamie Mitchell Twitter | https://twitter.com/js_mitchell92
In this episode Ryan Blake chats professional snowboard riding and coaching for Team GB with Si Nicholson.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coachnicholson/?hl=en
British Ski and Snowboard | https://www.teambss.org.uk
In this episode Ryan Blake chats international decathlon & developing young track & field athletes with Dr Adrian Hemery
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/adhemery
Hemery Athletics | http://hemeryathletics.co.uk
In this episode Ryan Blake chats transferring from the fitness to the S&C industry, female clients & para athletes with Mel Young.
We ask her the questions we ask all our guests...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Website | https://www.amazon24fitness.com
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amazon24_fitness/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/AMAZON24Fitness
Twitter | https://twitter.com/Amazon24Fitness
In this episode Ryan Blake chats international rugby performance with Pete Atkinson.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Dave Reddin | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dave-reddin-3b095610
Raph Brandon | https://twitter.com/raphaelbrandon?lang=en
Frans Bosch | | https://twitter.com/fransboschbook?lang=en
Strength & Conditioning Research Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chrisabeardsley/?hl=en
Yann Le Meur Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ylmsportscience/?hl=en
Pete Atkinson | https://twitter.com/ackfordatkinson?lang=en
In this episode Ryan Blake chats sport science in professional football with Laurence Bloom.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Benchmark 54 | http://benchmark54.com
Tony Strudwick | https://twitter.com/StrudwickTony
Ben Rosenblatt | https://twitter.com/ben_rosenblatt
Raymond Verheije | https://twitter.com/raymondverheije
Vern Gambetta | http://www.gambetta.com
Dan Baker | https://www.danbakerstrength.com
Tim Gabbett | https://gabbettperformance.com.au
Laurence Bloom Twitter | https://twitter.com/bloomy1981
In this episode Ryan Blake chats modern day strength and conditioning jobs and working in elite tennis performance environments with Daz Drake.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Daz Drake Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/apacoachdaz/
Athletic Performance Academy | http://athleticperformanceacademy.co.uk
Eric Cressy | https://ericcressey.com
Mike Boyle | http://www.strengthcoach.com
Ian Jeffreys | https://www.southwales.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-strength-and-conditioning/829/meet-the-lecturer-professor-ian-jeffreys/
Ben Haining | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-haining-96b26012b/
Howard Green | http://www.hgreentennisfit.com/blog/
Boxing Science | http://boxingscience.co.uk
Matt Kuzdub | http://www.mattspoint.com/about/
Steffan Jones | https://www.instagram.com/steffanjones105/?hl=en
Alex Natera | https://twitter.com/alex_natera?lang=en
In this episode Ryan Blake chats performance training facilities with Tristan Baker.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Go Performan Website | https://www.go-perform.co.uk
Dan John Website | http://danjohn.net
Ron McKeefrey Website | https://ronmckeefery.com
Essentials of strength and conditioning textbook | http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/essentials-of-strength-training-and-conditioning-4th-edition-ebook
High performance training for sports textbook | http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/high-performance-training-for-sports
Yann Le Meur website | https://ylmsportscience.com
In this episode Ryan Blake chats long term athletic development with Ben Haining.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Youth Strength & Conditioning Association | YSCA (www.youthsca.com)
Stuart McGill (https://uwaterloo.ca/kinesiology/people-profiles/stuart-mcgill)
Avery Faigenbaum (https://hes.tcnj.edu/faculty-profiles/avery-faigenbaum-2/)
Rhodri Lloyd (http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/staff/Pages/Dr-Rhodri-Lloyd.aspx)
Stephen Covey (https://www.stephencovey.com)
In this episode Ryan Blake chats development, business and performance coaching with Brendan Chaplin.
We ask him the questions we ask all our guests...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Vern Gambetta Blog (http://www.functionalpathtraining.typepad.com)
Seth Godin Blog (http://sethgodin.typepad.com)
Strength & Conditioning Education Website (www.strengthandconditoningeducation.com)
Brendan Chaplin's Website (www.brendanchaplin.com)
Founder and CEO Ryan Blake explains answers various questions about the company...What extreme sports performance is? When it was started? Who is it for? What does it offer?
What are it's media channels? What it's weekly blogs consist of? What it's monthly newsletter contains?
He then goes on to answer are series of questions that future guests from various sports and performance related backgrounds will be asked...Who are you? Where have you come from and what have you done along the way? What are your 3 top areas of interest? What are the 3 most valuable things you have learnt? Who are your 3 top influencers? What are your top 3 resources for information? What are your top 3 pieces of advice in life, exercise, sport and/or performance?