Optimal Performance Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Optimal Performance Podcast aims to educate and empower you on all things performance! We dive into all aspects ranging from Strength & Conditioning, Sports Rehabilitation, Nutrition, Pain Management & Mobility. If youโre looking to level up and improve your knowledge, listen in as we take you through discussion, conversation and general chat based on the never ending pursuit of improvement ๐
In this episode we talk about running performance, race preparation, possible injuries and prevention. We touch on training styles including the Hybrid plan, specifics within our own training and also talk about our V02 Max testing with AIhealthician. Look out for the next Podcast to find out how the team managed the Half Marathon and how recovery went afterwards.
In this Episode we go through the fundamentals of nutrition with all things regarding Performance and Health. We delve into metrics such as resting metabolic rate, basal metabolic rate and how to calculate these to determine your total calorie intake depending on your goals. We also explain the difference between fuelling performance and living in a calorie deficit. The formula mentioned in this episode is the Harris-Benedict Formula which you can find on the internet or within our Members area.
In this short Episode Mat talks about the history, basics and benefits of the Mediterranean diet and also touching on some of the similar diets from across the globe. ย
In Episode 3 we explore the idea of Intermittent Fasting, Long Water based Fasting and other diets/methods of achieving your January goals and kickstart your healthy outlook for 2023. Learn our opinions and educate yourself with recent studies which show current research and findings.
Join us for our Festive Q&A special! A no holds barred open ended episode where we answer some very interesting questions both serious and more light hearted in nature!
Join us for a beer and let the festivities begin ๐ ๐ผ
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Optimal Performance Podcast. In todays episode we discuss the ethos behind the business and go through each of our coaches journeys to where we are at right now! Our ethos is to fuse both sports rehabilitation and strength & conditioning to take you from pain to performance!