The Art of Performance Podcast

In Specificity Unpacked: No Fluff, Just Facts we dive deep into the cornerstone of effective training: the principle of specificity. Understand its pivotal role across resistance, speed, power, and endurance training through real-world examples. We also uncover the underlying science explaining why our muscles and systems react differently to varied training stimuli. We'll also debunk common misconceptions about 'one-size-fits-all' training, with insights from our expert guest on how professional training regimes apply these principles. No matter your fitness level, learn how to leverage specificity to your advantage and truly make your workouts count. Tune in to decode the science, cut through the noise, and truly grasp the transformative power of training specificity!!

Dive into this episode as we unpack the power of program variation in resistance training. From the pitfalls of monotonous routines to the game-changing techniques of pyramid sets, split routines, and accommodating resistance, we unravel the secrets to keeping your workouts fresh, effective, and engaging! Whether you're hitting plateaus or just craving some novelty in your fitness journey, this guide is your ticket to reinvigorating your training regimen!! Tune in and transform the way you train!

There is more to life than just increasing weight every time you walk you walk into the Gym & in this episode we explain the ins and outs of Progressive Overload!

The answers you need to understand Stress and how to deal with it!!!! Talking all things GAS and explaining the Traffic Light System to becoming an Unbreakable Human!

"Dominance"   The 1 thing that screams out in every sense of the word from the get-go talking to Mike!   His enthusiasm...   His will to win...   What he's wiling to go through to achieve success!   In this episode we took a deep dive into Mike's coaching philosophies and got to the root of what drives him to continue pushing the boundries of whats possible in the world Tactical Athlete Performance.   @coachmikechadwick drops plenty of thought provoking ideas and takes us through some of the amazing principles he sets out when working with athletes and how he gets his athletes to "win at all costs"   Mike also takes us through how he has a built an impressive team that also works with him very closely to bring the very best perfromance led solutions and data led protocols to the market so his athletes can attack some of the most arduous and impressive feats of strength there is.   An amazing conversation thats filled with knowledge bombs and though provoking discussions from start to finish - This is one you will not want to miss!!! Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File  

"Your genetics cock the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger"

We first met the fantastic @lesleythomascoaching earlier this year at @olliecarson__ Upgrade Everything to Premium Event & she Wowed us all

This week on the Art of Performance Podcast we talk with Alex aka the confidence coach. We discuss: Alex's journey into the Royal Marines His transition to civilian life and coach The benefits of having an Alter Ego Why you shouldn't approach your health and fitness at boiling point all the time And much more! Check out this great chat with Alex and let us hear your thoughts.

Join us on this fantastic episode with the wonderful Sarah Davies

We sit down and with @askcoachadam about this exact topic which became a public discussion on GMTV in august 22. Going through soe alarming statistics in the UK we find data that showed there were 2500 less PE teachers in 2021 compared to 2011. English secondary schools taught 13% fewer hours of PE in 2021 compared to 2011. And only half of 5-18 year olds do the recommended hour of activity a day.   When is enough, enough?   What can we do to improve participation?   What's missing from physical education?   What were our own experiences?   Join us for the discussion on the Art of Performance Podcast.

What a great conversation we had with the wonderful @bellabwl_ on The Art of Performance Podcast On thsi weeks episode we took a deep dive into some of the incredible battles and challenges Bella has faced from a young age in elite sport, how what she thought was normal and now hwo she has found her calling in Olympic Weightlfiting!!! Going into detail Bella talks about the reality of being part of an elite level gymnastic club from such a young age & how her transition into weightlifting was a completely new concept to her… We scratch the surface on what really happened behind the scenes & how her life as an elite athlete is completely different to where she used to be! Bella then took us through what drives and inspires her to complete, the physical & psychological elements that it takes to be a weightlifter in her eyes & furthermore who inspires her as a young women in such an upcoming sport. Finally, we get to talking about some struggles females face with their menstrual cycle & we do everything we can in our conversation to help normalise such a taboo subject that ALL LADIES need to be aware of Check out this episode & let us jear your thoughts. Once again we appreciate the support and incredible conversations we get to have with some amazing guests - to help us grow the podcast further we would love to hear your thoughts & we appreciate any reviews that you can give us on this paltfrom! @bellabwl_ || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we are joined by the remarkable athlete Tom Evans and led with an amazing conversation centred on.... What is the minimum you can do to perform? We explore Tom's mindset & how it's evolved over the years of being in the military to becoming 1 of the worlds best professional runners

Have some perspective… In todays episode we welcome one of the fittest men in his time, Mr Jason Khalipa and what an honour it was for us to sit down and talk to one of our CrossFit idols. We explored Jason's perspective after being through hardships as an athlete, a business owener, a family man and as a father! What he wished he had done differently in his competitive career and how he juggles family, training, jui jitsu and his businesses now. Check it out & as always we appreciate all the incredible feedback & support we have had

In today's episode we welcome the fantastic Dr. Gary Mendoza to the Art of Performance Podcast! Dr Gary Mendoza is the owner of Stages if Change, a business that works with personal trainers and nutritionists to teach the skills and theories required to help clients make a permanent lifestyle change addressing things such as habit feedback, behaviour around health and nutrition and many other things. We go through that stages of change that Gary has taken years developing to help other coaches get the very best out of there clients: Pre-contemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance And we also talk about relapse, which is often seen as failure but is always a chance to learn and grow. Remember, if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5-star review & let us knows your thoughts. @drgarymendoza || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we discuss our very own battles with a topic that doesn't get enough press - Body Dysmorphia! Scott's struggles going through his schooling years a reminder to us all that so many others face the same circumstances and it can be a really challenging time that is often passed by in conversation. Scott and Dean spend time talking through how Scott dealt with these situations and how in some cases it led to an irrational obsession to never look the ay he did in school. Dean talks us through his experiences and in particular how his body building journey manipulated his mind into thinking he wasn't good enough, he wasn't in the right conditioning - all of which led to a constant comparison to other people. The mental challenges that come with how we think we need to look because of society, social media, our friends and in some cases our family are challenges that we hope to bring to the forefront of conversation in todays episode. @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we speak with Rob Nitman and discuss the very basics that are lacking in what underpins fitness and performance! Rob takes us through his principles as a coach and we go deep into his philosophies and what he has experienced in the years hes been involved with professional sport. As an accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach (UKSCA), who's been working in the S&C industry since 2014, with roles varying from professional Rugby Union to Higher Education institutions such as leading the athletic development at Eastbourne College and The University of Brighton, Rob has seen his fair share of athletes and something we he said left a real mark.... “Don't just train, perform!”  Rob believes that the improvements we make in the gym have got to make a difference to your performance in the sporting arena and outside life. Remember, if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a review & let us know your thoughts - it really deos help us grow the channel. @rob_nitman || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we speak to the incredible Ash Cox and dive into his remarkable background of accomplishments that constantly see him chasing more adventure, more knowledge and continuously pushing the boundaries of whats possible in the health and fitness industry The team behind the world record breaking row take us on a journey through their 3000m row across Atlantic Ocean & some of the high lows that they all experienced on the way. Ash spoke of his experience through completing his All Arms Commando Course, P Company, his time in the Royal Army Physical Training Corps and his more recent endeavours of academia which are incredible achievements when you see the lifestyle he leads. Constantly striving for better Ash has an array of specialist knowledge ranging from performance nutrition, exercise rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, sport and exercise sciences and researching. All whilst looking after a family of 4 and being a husband to his incredible wife. This is a truly valuable talk with a truly humble person that pushes the boundaries and the Art of the Possible. Check out what the team had to say in todays podcast and remember if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5 star review & let us know your thoughts. @elite_exercisemedicine || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we welcome Lisa-Maria Kirwan to the Art of Performance Podcast and get straight into what it means to truly be you! Lisa takes us through her incredible story of how she overcome an abusive relationship, body image and health related issues ectopic pregnancy and her battles with mental health to get to where she is today. Lisa's straight to the point character is nto to be mistaken for the incredibly passionate, kind and caring person she is and in this talk we help break those stigmas that women, especially mums, have to look a certain way. Lisa's mission is clear: to help as many people as possible love the skin they're in. And its clear to see how much impact she is having on this world as a role model for all other mums and women that want to be the very best version of themselves Check out this amazing, real life, real world conversation An amazing talk with 4 amazing athletes & professionals that participated in an incredible event!  Check out what the team had to say in todays podcast and remember if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5 star review & let us know your thoughts. @thisfitmum || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode Dean & Scott discuss all things Hypertrophy and lay down the basic principles that go into designing a program to build muscle. We also include strategies where training around percentages and using things such as RPE and RIR can be an incredibly helpful tool. Check out what we had to say in todays podcast and remember if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5 star review & let us know your thoughts. @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we welcome Mike Lee to the podcast and discuss his vision, mindset and beliefs around training for health and performance. Mike has been in the industry for over 10 years and has a vast array of knowledge when it comes to getting the very best out of his clients. Working with 2 ends of the spectrum, Mike helps those aspiring to compete in Functional Fitness as well as those that are just trying to get out of pain and move with a bit more purpose. Mikes ethos is clear and his coaching style has been crafted over the past decade that has also seen him work alongside the PFCA in delivering some of the UK's most outstanding practical coaching qualifications on offer. His passion as an educator, coach and mentor are clear to see and his unique style, coupled with his Weightlifting experience has showcased to so many how they can upgrade their own coaching delivery. Check out what Mike had to say in todays podcast and remember if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5 star review & let us know your thoughts. @mikeleept || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we welcome Sarah Moe to the Art of Performance Podcast. Sarah specialises in sleep health & sleep performance & has transformed thousands of people's lives by getting them to understand one of the most overrated pillars in health & wellness! Sarah jumped into the science of sleep & got us thinking about the definition of sleep - can we really define it? We also discuss common leaks that happen with so many people's sleep schedule and their power down hour before they go to bed. Discussing things such as revenge procrastination & napping! Finally, we discussed the science behind sleep and how it affects performance as well as the hormones commonly associated with it before opening up some common signs of sleeping disorders that many face! Check out the incredible conversation we had with Sarah and what she had to say in today's podcast! Remember, if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5-star review & let us know your thoughts. @sarahsleepzzz || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode we welcome the incredible team from Force Atlantic; Scott Pollock, Victoria Blackburn, Phil Welch & Laura Barrigan. The team behind the world record breaking row take us on a journey through their 3000m row across Atlantic Ocean & some of the high lows that they all experienced on the way. We spoke to the team about their own personal journeys and what they learnt about themselves in this incredible physical & menatl challenge. We also asked what it meant to them breaking the record & whether or not we'd see them doing it again anytime soon. An amazing talk with 4 amazing athletes & professionals that participated in an incredible event!  Check out what the team had to say in todays podcast and remember if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5 star review & let us know your thoughts. @forceatlantic || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we welcome Julian Baker to the Art of Performance Podcast. Julian has performed many dissections around the world which has given him a level of expertise no one else has. He teaches this anatomy to a new generation and joins the body up and gives you the ability to apply your anatomy knowledge confidently and expertly within your practice, whatever that may be, from coach to doctor. Rather than name muscles from a textbook, Julian shows you how no muscle works in isolation and how everything is interconnected. We cant wait to dive deep into this conversation and remember if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5-star review & let us know your thoughts. @joolsbaker || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we welcome Nicholas Santangeli to the Art of Performance Podcast. Nic is currently serving in the Royal Army Physical Training Corps as a Human Performance Specialist, owns his own Strength & Conditioning Business, is a Father, Coach, Athlete & everything in between. Nic's speciality lies in combat sport & his extensive knowledge & background has allowed his athletes to excel in their sports. Nic's “Combat Strong” Coaching Service has seen him partner with the MMA Academy in Liverpool & his influence has been profound!  This has all been made possible by his unique style of coaching and the principles he has instilled to ensure EVERY athlete he works with understands their role. 3 Words strike when you speak to Nic; Humility, Consistency & Simplicity & in this podcast we explore those very elements that have seen huge success across a wide array of athletes. Check out what Nic had to say in today's podcast and remember if you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a 5-star review & let us know your thoughts. @nicsanta_coaching || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we welcome Patrick Barber to the Art of Performance Podcast. Pat is one of the CrossFit OG's & has been involved in the sport in some capacity for over 18 years. Starting out as a college athlete & throwing his all into every workout, to making his way up through the coaching staff, affiliate owner & seminar staff in more recent years. Pat's love for the sport & helping the general population make lifelong changes is infectious & his message is very clear; “when it comes to getting people involved in whatever they can, wherever they can it comes back to longevity & consistency!" Both Pat & his partner Taz are huge influencers of this with their reach in the remote coaching communities through RPM & Atom, both of which are huge successes for the follow-along CrossFitters. Pat's passion and love for this industry is absolutely clear from the get-go & his incredible ventures have allowed him to create even more impact in the world of fitness & he continues to do so today by following along with his remote coaching programming and his old school dad jokes. Check out what Pat had to say in today's podcast and remember if you enjoyed today's podcast please leave us a 5-star review & let us know your thoughts. @patcantmakegirls || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we welcome Adam Meakins to the Art of Performance Podcast. Adam, aka The Sports Physio, has been in the fitness industry for over 20+ years in a whole manner of roles from Sports Science to Strength Conditioning, working in the NHS & now Private Practice as a physiotherapist. He prides himself on giving practical, evidence-based solutions that have helped a wide diverse range of people return to full function following an injury or episode of pain. This clinical evidence-based approach has stemmed into the world of social media where his passion to help others steer away from misinformation & dogmatic malpractice has become widely known! Educating others on how to deal with pain, understanding their own bodies & empowering others to take charade of their own health without living in fear. As personalities go Adam is up there as 1 of best and was an absolute pleasure to speak to on the podcast. We discussed issues around poor advice, some myths that creep up in certain practices & the approaches he takes to help his clients reach their potential. Check out what Adam had to say in todays podcast and remember if you enjoyed todays podcast please leave us a 5-star review & let us know your thoughts. @adammeakins || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we announce some amazing news & if you haven't already checked our socials we're sure you'll be excited as us! But most importantly today we speak to Keir Wenham-Flatt, An incredible Strength & Conditioning Coach in the field of Rugby who's no BS approach has shaped 1000's of athletes to performing at the elite level in their sports. Keir has a very impressive background that has seen him work across 4 different continents & many different teams & organisations. When he's not coaching, he writes and blogs about rugby strength and conditioning, creates epic memes & pushes out some epic content. His work has been featured in a variety of different sites and publications including Rugby Coaching, International Rugby Coaching, Muscle and Fitness, Men's Fitness, Mike Boyle's Strength Coach Podcast, Global Sport Coach, and more. But most of all he practices what he preaches & truly defines the great side of this industry in fitness, sport performance & education! Check out what he had to say when we explored the world of coaching, some values he stands by & principles that he instils in the work he does. As always, If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us a review & let us know how you found todays episode. And don't forget our @combatfuel code “AOP15” which will get you a discount on the highest grade supplements on the market. All proceeds raised through AOP15 will be donated to @helpforheroes @rugby_strength_coach || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Simon Jeffries. An individual with with an impeccable eye for details when it's comes to developing strategies to help individuals reach peak performance. Simon has an impressive background to say the least from serving in the Royal Marine Commandos, working as an SF Operator in the SBS and have if an extensive background working in the Health & Performance Sector. A character that truly understands first hand what it takes to reach the endless possibilities we have when our mindset is set in the right path! We explore a whole manner of these strategies in todays podcast & Simon takes us through some of his experiences & practices that have allowed him to excel! If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us a review & let us know how you found todays episode. @the.natural.edge || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we round up what has been an incredible 3 month journey on The Art of Performance Podcast. Taking a moment to reflect on each and every guest we have had the pleasure of interviewing over the last 12 weeks & talking about what the 1 lesson was that we took away from each and every speaker. If you enjoyed todays podcast, please leave us a review and let us know how you found todays episode. @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Bill Gaylor & Tom Reardon from The Chat Sh*t Get Fit Podcast. Both Bill & Tom are personal trainers & have established themselves as the go to duo for easily digestible evidenced based fitness education that packs down all the stuff you need to know whilst dispel misinformation. Their authentic pairing has seen their podcast go from strength to strength. Along with delivering unbiased fitness education they also bring a unique style of entertainment to what can be quite often mundane statistics & data. In this episode we explore common barriers to exercise, chat all things research, discuss how as coaches our viewpoints on certain subjects have changed & evolved as well as going down some funny rabbit holes! If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us a review & let us know how you found todays episode. @chatshitgetfitpodcast || @bill_trainprimal || @coachtomreardon || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Daryl Green. Daryl recently made a huge transition of pursuing his passion of coaching within the British Army to the Civilian world bringing about over a decade of experience! His authentic & relatable views are refreshing on truly understanding how to put your best foot forward on any given day & perform your best! In this episode we explore those 4 principles & how incredibly relatable they are to each and everyone of us on our own health and wellness journeys. If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us a review & let us know how you found todays episode. @dg.performance.coaching || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Leon Busty. Leon is known for being another OG in the fitness industry and is the other half of the Lean Machines Leon is known for being one of the early fitness professionals that jumped into the YouTube scene with his partner John Chapman. As of late, he has really taken his knowledge & application to a whole new level where he is on an exploration of finding out what his own body is capable of. Also known for being an author, personal trainer, coach & all-round awesome human being & we are sure this episode will spark some amazing thoughts. If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us a review & let us know how you found today's episode. @leonbusty || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Jonny Landels. Jonny helps serial dieters unlock lifelong health & overcome a wide variety of eating disorders & behaviour traits associated with nutrition. His really unique style has helped many individuals heal their relationship with food & thrive with Jonny's behaviour change program. If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us a review & let us know how you found today's episode. @jonnylandels || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Kyle Dobbs. Kyle has been working in the fitness industry since 2007 as a coach, facility manager, district and regional manager, training director, national training and education director, and business owner. Over that time he has had the opportunity to work with professional athletes, industry leaders, technology companies, and everyday people who are just looking to increase their daily performance. Since creating and opening Compound Performance in 2017 Kyle has had the opportunity to work with thousands of coaches through individualized and group training and education programs. If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us 5-stars and a review. @compoundperformance_ || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to James Elliot. James helps individuals succeed, achieve fulfilment and turn surviving, into thriving, in adverse conditions. If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us 5-stars and a review. @jameselliottofficial || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Victoria Mandi. Victoria helps woman transform their bodies and mindset to feel sexy, confident and happy. If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us 5-stars and a review. @victoria.mandi || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

Welcome to the first BITESIZE episode. Today's topic is about assessment, where we will be diving deep into our own thoughts and perspectives on assessments. If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us 5-stars and a review. @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to John Chapman. John is known for being an 'OG' fitness influencer and one half of the Lean Machines. He was one of the earliest fitness professionals to utilise social media and this has led to many experiences & opportunities from becoming an author to collaborating with the likes of Jamie Oliver, Lewis Hamilton & many more. John is a humble human being, and we can't wait for you to enjoy this talk.   If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us 5-stars and a review. @johnphillipchapman || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Ollie Carson. Ollie is a Father, Partner, multiple business owner, entrepreneur and fitness business coach. He has worked with well over 350 personal trainers in achieving their business goals and buying back free time. This was such a fantastic and authentic talk with Ollie, we can't wait for you to enjoy it as well.   If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us 5-stars and a review. @olliecarson__ || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Carly Bustin. Carly is a Mother, wife, author of 'My Beautiful Body' which is aimed at 1 to 5 year-olds, personal trainer, fitness retreat host and influencer who promotes self-love and body positivity. This is an authentic and educational podcast we are excited to share with you all.   If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us 5-stars and a review. @carlyrowena || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we talk to Marco Sanchez. Marco is a Gym Owner, Performance Coach, Personal Trainer, Licensed Massage Therapist, Under Armour Brand Influencer, Educator, and Consultant. This is a fantastic, exciting and educational podcast. We hope you enjoy it! @notmarksanchez || @peakfituk || @coach_dean_hammond

In today's episode, we discuss the reasons for starting The Art of Performance Podcast and how we both found fitness and why we started our journeys into the fitness industry.  IG: @peakfituk IG: @coach_dean_hammond  

Something is coming that will change the game. Change the game, not just for this incredible industry but the amazing people that are in it! Full Episode is out Monday 28th Feb. Keep your eye peeled. ---- Thank you team for tuning into an episode of the art of performance podcast We release a NEW podcast every Monday. If you have some time please leave us a review and a 5-star rating on iTunes. If you have any questions drop us a message on Instagram, and we will answer it on the next Q&A show. Thank you again so much team, and we will see you next week IG: @peakfituk IG: @coach_dean_hammond