Today on the podcast, Mason's joined by CrossFit legend, 2019's 5th fittest man in the world, and newly Australian Men's bobsled competitor, James Newbury for an inspiring conversation around the world of high performance; where mindset is everything and consistency is the key. Whether doing intense training for the World CrossFit Games or leveling up to compete and train with the Australian Men's bobsled team, James Newbury is very familiar with the realms of mental and physical peak performance. He understands the score of what works, what doesn't, and above all, the discipline and stamina it requires. The boys talk Float therapy, CrossFit, bobsledding, mental and physical preparation, and James drops a bunch of knowledge on the breathing, visualisation, and recovery techniques he uses to push himself to his peak. An insightful junction between high-performance sport and business with Mason and James bringing their insights to the table. Make sure you tune in!  

 Mason and James discuss:

-Hot and cold water therapy protocols post-workout.

-Quarantine routine; What James did to maximise his time in quarantine.

-Bobsledding with the Australian men's team at the European Cup.

-High performance rest and recovery.

-How James gears up for training, post time off from CrossFit.

-Maximising the body for optimal performance and longevity.

-Mental and physical preparation.

-Why consistency and discipline are key ingredients to any form of high performance.

-The health benefits of Float Therapy.

-The power of visualisation.

-How James combines visualisation and his Floating time.

-Maximising the gains of training and rest.

-Maintaining balance and minimising stress for high performance periods. 

-Breathwork techniques James uses to get him through his most intense training and competing.

-Pre and post-workout diet/Supplements; Cordyceps, MSM, and others.

 

Who is James Newbury?

With a background in semi-professional Rugby League, James Newbury has dabbled in many sports. Finding his passion in CrossFit in 2011, James has consistently worked to earn himself a name both nationally and internationally within the CrossFit arena. Named Australia’s fittest 4 X times, and coming away from the 2019 World CrossFit games with a placing of 5th, he earned himself the title of 5th fittest man on Earth. Newbury is somewhat of a master at pushing himself both physically and mentally. 2020 saw a break away from the CrossFit scene due to COVID 19 implications, opening up the time and opportunity for James to develop tiny-timer ( https://www.tiny-timer.com), a remote-controlled, pocket-sized timer that is magnetic mounted and battery-operated. In 2020 James successfully trialed with the Australian Men's bobsled team, going on to represent Australia as part of the Aussie Men’s team in The 2020 European Cup.

 

Resources:

James Instagram James Facebook James Website tiny-timer.com tiny timer instagram The Power of Recovery with CrossFit Champion James Newbury (EP#65) Cordyceps High-Performance Tonic

 

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/mind-body-peak-performance-with-james-newbury-ep-106