HYPR PODCAST

Paul has been involved with the Australian Army for 30 years mainly within Special Forces (SF), serving in the 1st Commando Regiment and 4RAR Commando before he became a founding member of the 2nd Commando Regiment (2CDO) in 2009.  Paul deployed five times on combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq, and at home served as a team leader in the Tactical Assault Group, Australia's elite anti-terror unit (TAG-East)  Paul's personal hand-to-hand combat experiences in theatres of war, and those of his fellow Commandos, have guided his development of the Kinetic Fighting system. This evolution began when, as a sergeant with 2 CDO, Paul redeveloped the Close Quarter Fighting (CQF) course for Special Forces, and co-founded the 2 CDO Integrated Combat Centre (ICC).  Paul later created the Infantry Integrated Combat (IIC) course being used by the entire Australian Infantry Corps, and is now the Army's subject-matter expert in delivering the Army Combatives Program.  Additional to Paul's illustrious defence service he's been involved in combat sports and martial arts since the early 1980s and holds black-belt ranks in eight different systems. These include Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), Kudo Daido Juku, Kyokushin karate and three aikido styles (Yoshinkan, Tomiki and Gyokushin Ryu), as well as the Olympic combat sports of judo and taekwondo. Paul was the first Australian to earn a Kudo black belt and was the first branch chief of the International Kudo Federation Australia (IKFA). Enjoy The Show...

Join us for our new weekly bonus show that combines, education, equipment/gear reviews and general discussion from the worlds of sport, fitness, military and adventure (High Performance) Plus Listener Q & A. This show will be on the shorter side (30-45mins) and as a bonus will released once per week in addition to our original interview format In Todays episode we cover. 1. Preview the 2021 CrossFit Games 2. Gear review for the latest ADF approved boot (Salomon Forces XA) 3. Listener Question & Answer segment Enjoy The Show....

In todays episode we chat with the one and only Christian Woodford founder of Woodford Sports Science Consulting in Melbourne Australia. Christian is a no nonsense fast talking and intense personality and we quickly delved deep into many topics surrounding S&C from his early days as a trainer in a globo gym, studying sports and Neuroscience at university, working in a Division 1 collegiate Football program in America, founding Woodford SSC and literally pioneering the elite private Strength & Conditioning market in Australia, working with numerous high profile AFL (and other sporting) Athletes in Australia and much much more! The pace of the conversation moves quick but theres some incredible insight and value from one of not only Australia's but the worlds sharpest minds in Strength & Conditioning and athlete preparation! Enjoy the Show.

Ant Plater retired medically from the Australian Army in Jan 2017 after 27 years of service.  During his service, Ant dedicated 20 years within Special Operations command, with the majority of that time spent in the elite war hardened 2nd Commando Regiment.  Progressing from Team Commander through to Company Sergeant Major (CSM) during his tenure. Ant provided valuable service in war fighting roles and Tactical Assault Group - East (TAG-E) Ant completed multiple Operational tours to Somalia, Bougainville, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. Ant completed his service as the inaugural Special Operations Liaison Officer (SOLO) working with the AFP Counter Terrorism Portfolio within AFP Headquarters in Canberra Ant now works as a High Performance Consultant for the Canberra Raiders, hosts his own podcast @doubletapthepodcast, mentors future Special Forces Candidates, @thenavydiver Athlete and ambassador, and more recently was the Head of Athlete Control at the @torianpro Enjoy the show...

Anthony ‘Harry' Moffitt recently retired (2019) from the Australian Defence Force after almost 30 years, most of which was spent with Australia's elite Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment as a Team Commander and Team Specialist. He has completed 11 active service deployments, including being wounded in action in 2008. Harry completed his time with the SAS as its Human Performance Manager.  He's a Registered Psychologist and runs a human performance consultancy (Stotan Group) working with sports teams, the military and defence industry. Additional to all of this Harry is the front man for iconic Aussie rock group "The Externals" and recently released his best selling memoir "11 bats" which i cant recommend it enough (see Links below) If you enjoy the show remember to rate us on Itunes & screenshot and post to IG stories tagging us and Harry to help spread the good word. 

Billy grew up in Wallsall England before joining the Parachute Regiment in 1983 (3 PARA) and served until 1991 holding an array of positions including: Patrol Commander for operational tours in many worldwide locations and also served as a training instructor for the Regiments as a military specialist.  Billy joined the British SAS in 1991 as a Mountain Troop specialist and excelled, rising to the rank of Sergeant Major, undertaking dozens of classified and extremely dangerous missions including being a Ground Commander during the London 2005 terror attacks and leading several internationally renowned hostage rescues plus numerous combat deployments to locations such as Iraq, Afghanistan, South America and Africa As a result, Billy has been honoured with the Queen's Commendation for Bravery and an MBE – presented to him by HM the Queen of England. After his military career, Billy became a bodyguard and looked after people such as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sir Michael Caine, Jude Law, Hulk Hogan, Kate Moss, Russell Crowe and Tom Cruise. Billy is currently senior DS on hit Tv shows SAS who dares wins in the UK and SAS Australia whilst also touring the world with his speaking tour.

Todays Guest is Dylan Conway. We sat down at his gym The Performance Club in Williamstown and discussed his early athletic days and attempts at a AFL career, subsequent path and success in the VFL whilst also building one of the best gyms in Australia. This Saturday the 9th April Dylan has organised a special charity event to bring awareness and raise money for mental health via the Conquer 4 Twenty-Four challenge, so far the fundraiser has raised over $35,000 and we discuss his motivations and why its so important to him to be contribute to this space! In the lead up to this event Dylan put the challenge on himself to complete 3 marathons in a day (run, ride, row) and we reflect on the struggles he endured but ultimately succeeded due to the amazing team of support he surrounded himself with! To donate head to - https://www.gofundme.com/f/conquer-4-twentyfour-2021

Mark was a career solider in the Australian Army, after completing Officer training school at RMC he posted to the 2nd battalion royal Australian regiment (2RAR) then later screened and was selected to join the elite Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) where he went on to lead troops in combat. Mark left the Army with the rank of Major and has completed 10 deployments including Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor and Lebanon to name a few plus domestic counter terrorism duties with (Tactical Assault Group West) on operations such as the world APEC summit in 2007. After leaving the military he completed his MBA at Wharton business school in Philadelphia and went onto found Clothing brand KILL KAPTURE. Mark has also been a participant in reality TV shows Survivor and Worlds Toughest Race. These days Mark works as a professional Speaker and has recently completely his autobiography "Survivor" which is set for release this may. Enjoy the show...

Danny is a podcaster, personal trainer, strength coach and online fitness entrepreneur based out of Melbourne, Australia. Throughout his years in the health and fitness industry he's worked with olympic athletes, celebrities, fitness models and social media identities and all people looking to achieve their health and fitness goals and is currently the head trainer for the Keep it Cleaner wellness app. My conversation with Danny was really enjoyable and we delved into a broad range of topics within the health and fitness space. Enjoy the show...

Luke grew up in the Northern Territory of Australia on remote cattle stations and was initially educated via radio before moving to far north QLD for high school. At 17 Luke joined the Australian army and was posted to 1RAR where he completed operational deployments to East Timor. After leaving the army 4 years later and moving to Europe he hit rock bottom and succumbed to drug addiction but managed to set himself straight after finding a sweaty salvation in the Muay Thai training camps of Thailand.  In Lukes Words "Since those demon days i have gone on to climb the highest mountain on 6 continents, brave -60 degree temperatures in Antarctica and been held captive in the jungles of West Papua. I have witnessed death before my eyes on the highest peaks and have healed my mind with an ocean row across the Atlantic setting a new world record. In my most recent expedition I dragged a cart containing all of my food and water across 1800 km of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia becoming the first Australian male to do so. I have found comfort in suffering while on adventures and it feels as if I have lived ten lifetimes yet I am only just getting started. Stay Tuned for PART 2 where we will exclusively discuss the mental, physical and recovery protocols Luke utilises to continually surpass monumental challenges!

In Todays discussion we sit down with a truly unique and inspiring identity in the Australian fitness scene Mr Joseph Mencel. The conversation was broad and covered many exciting topics including how he built Massive Joes from literally nothing by harnessing the powers of E commerce whilst simultaneously completing two full time university degrees and prepping for Body building shows. How Joe got started in body building and the path to becoming a IFBB pro! The many challenges that were faced as a global business in 2020 and how keeping a positive growth mindset forced innovation and was not only instrumental in navigating the storm but future proofing any potential upcoming disasters. Future plans and will Massive Joes be creating their own products? Plus intertwined with Joe's story we went off on many colourful tangents which i'm sure you the listeners will enjoy!  This one is not to be missed!

In today's episode we sit down with Ben Lustig, Owner of CrossFit Moreland in Melbourne's Brunswick, practising Clinical Myotherapist plus Physiotherapist (Masters)  We start the chat by tracking Bens start in health and fitness, the early days of Australian CrossFit then suffering a severe lower back injury and through the frustration of poor treatment experiences he was motivated to learn all he could about rehab which then led to degrees in Clinical Myotherapy and a Masters of Physiotherapy! Ben's Knowledge in the rehab/prehab and athlete preparation fields are vast and expansive having completed courses from Dr Stuart Mcgill and working with some of the best minds in the game! we cover some really fascinating studies and how these can apply to understanding Athlete load management for vastly increased High Performance! If your serious about Performance based training then this episode is not to be missed! Enjoy the show...

Tony Doherty is the man who travelled from Bendigo to Melbourne in 1994 with nothing but a truckload of broken gym equipment, $250,000 worth of debt, and a dream. With countless hours, an unrivalled work ethic, a determination and a never quit attitude, Tony is now the owner of 4 Doherty's Gyms around Australia, a highly sought after public speaker, interviewer and media personality.  (Credit Tonydoherty.com) In todays discussion we delve into how tony built the Doherty's Gym empire, partnering with Arnold Schwarzenegger and creating the largest health and fitness expo in Australia (Arnold Sports Festival) plus How Tony navigated multiple business setbacks throughout 2020 by utilising a indefatigable mindset. Lobbying the Victorian Government on behalf of the fitness industry and fighting for gyms to be heard plus plenty more... Tony's perspective on life and business is truly unique and much can be learned by hearing his wise words. Enjoy the show...

Adams story is quite unique having originally served in the British SAS on deployments to Bosnia & Afghanistan before later taking part in the British Army's Everest expedition team as base camp manager. Later a series of life events found him in Melbourne Australia where he linked up with the ADF's 1st Commando Regiment (1CDO) before lateral transferring and deploying back to Afghanistan as a team commander. My conversation with Adam traces his journey from a humble beginning on the streets of Belfast to being neck deep in combat and accepting that death was only minutes away as a numerically superior enemy closed in on his teams position and the odd clarity and calmness he felt. This conversation was riveting, thought provoking and just thoroughly entertaining! Enjoy the show...

Michael has been involved with the sport of CrossFit from the early days having competed at the 2009 & 2010 CF Games in California after being exposed to the methodology by his brother James Fitzgerald (OPEX) winner of the first CF games in 2007. Michael runs the highly respected training company Optimum Performance training in Calgary (Canada) where he specialises in coaching elite CrossFit competitors. In today's episode we discuss his early days of training, competing at the games, how the 2012 regionals forever changed modern CrossFit training, individual vs group coaching for athletes plus plenty more gold! Enjoy the show...

From running multiple CrossFit Gyms and a successful comp series in NZ then moving to Australia and becoming a rising star in the world of media production Wykie's story is truly special! Having created content for the likes of Dubai Fitness Championship, TWL (The Wod life) ACTIV eyewear, Khan porter and plenty more Wykie truly epitomises the HYPR-FORMANCE ethos!  If that isn't enough when not behind the lens he also runs the highly respected programming company PROJECTS delivering multiple streams of programming in the functional fitness space for gyms and individuals! Enjoy the show...

In todays conversation we discuss Nathan's time as a strength coach in the UK, becoming Gym Jones fully certified, why motivation is bullshit and building a successful brick and mortar fitness business in one of the worlds most saturated markets. Enjoy the show...