Chris, Dave and Tom discuss all things lifting related to knee pain and things they look for when assessing someone with knee pain. Listen in as the boys drop knowledge bombs about lifting without knee pain and improving your performance.

On this episode of Athlete things, Steve, Sam and Danny catch up to recap their performances at APU Open Nationals. 

They chat about their results and how it compares to their feelings and expectations in the lead up to the competition, as well as recapping the other weight classes across the whole weekend

This week, Michael sits down with Issy and Mel from Active Matters, Brisbane. Issy is a Physiotherapist with a keen interest in musculoskeletal rehab, mental health, and LGBTQIA+ health. Mel is a new Exercise Physiologist graduate with a specialist interest in chronic condition management and working with deaf or hard of hearing people. They both operate at Active Matters, Brisbane. Together they'll discuss the impact musculoskeletal injury or pain can have on mental health, training, and performance, as well as how we can provide the best treatment pathway for our clients.

There's a new coach in town... on this episode of coaches chat, Kelly and Steve sit down with our newest online powerlifting coach Danny Le to discuss his journey through powerlifting, becoming a coach and joining the Performotion team.

We are extremely excited to have Danny onboard and can't wait for the skill he brings to the team and an online coach.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Steve and Sam sit down with Danny Le once again to check in on how their preparation is going for the upcoming APU Open Nationals Competition. 

The boys discuss the change in dynamic that can occur as a serious competition approaches, as well as dealing with pressure and managing expectations into a big meet. 

Chris, Dave, and Tom discuss all things lifting related to the shoulder and things to look for when experiencing shoulder pain. Listen in as the boys drop major keys for shoulder health and performance.

Nutrition and Performance.

Kelly and Shania sit down and talk about the accumulative affect that nutrition has on training and performance and why prioritising consistent eating habits is important.

They cover how to structure your meals and meal timing in accordance with your training times, understanding the scale number and the variables around itand manipulating body composition over yo-yo dieting.

This week, Michael will be discussing Eating Disorders with Kate and Alex, both Accredited Practicing Dietitian's with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the space. They will be discussing their insight into how ED can manifest and how Allied Health Professionals can work together to establish effective treatment strategies.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Steve and Sam sit down with Danny Le to talk all things Mindset and the changes they have personally made to their mindset, approach to training and competing and the sacrifices made to get to support competitive goals, ultimately to get to where they are now.

In this episode of Coach Chat, Kelly and Steve discuss Secondary training days. This episode will answer all the questions circulating about;

• What are they?
• Why are they programmed?
• How should you be approaching them?