
The Physical Performance Show
The Physical Performance Show exists to inspire people to achieve their physical best performance through candid interviews with the world’s best and most inspiring physical performers. The show's host Physiotherapist, Best selling Author, and accomplished athlete Brad Beer delves into how top physical performers achieve success and the highs and lows of the journey in getting there.
Latest episodes

Dec 5, 2017 • 56min
87: Emma Pallant - Pro Triathlete for BMC-Etixx Pro Triathlon Team
Listen in as Brad sits down with Emma Pallant - Pro Triathlete and 2X World Duathlon Champion. In this episode Emma steps Brad through her journey to her international Ironman 70.3 success including her recent 2nd place at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship after only one and a half years racing the distance. Emma shares around her promising athletics career in middle distance running before undergoing a knee surgery that saw her starting biking and swimming as cross training. We hear Emma's mantra, best advice and funny training stories as well as what drives her to be at her physical best. Listen in as we delve into the following: Emma's success in track running Emma's knee surgery How Emma found triathlon Emma's first triathlon Why Emma decided to start the 70.3 distance Performance Round Emma's best recovery tips Emma's mantra If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

Nov 24, 2017 • 1h 9min
86: EXPERT EDITION Dr Christopher Vertullo - Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon
Listen in as Brad Beer sits down with Dr Christopher Vertullo for an expert edition of The Physical Performance Show. Dr Vertullo has been a specialist orthopaedic surgeon for 16 years. Every year he performs over a thousand knee procedures and is involved in treating elite athletes and professional sports teams. Dr Vertullo specialises in complex ACL & PCL reconstructions, computer navigated total and revision surgery, minimal incision rapid recovery total & partial knee replacement, meniscal repair & preserving arthroscopy, advanced arthroscopic joint resurfacing/ cartilage restoration. Dr Vertullo shares insightful information around knee health, osetoarthritis, ACL injuries and the 3 stages of Bone Marrow Oedema. Dr Vertullo also shares his top tips for preventing and dealing with knee pain. Listen in as we delve into the following: Knee Health Sports injuries Age and knee injuries Future trends in knee health Surgical trends in knee health PRP injections 3D imaging technology Optimal weight to avoid knee pain Joint replacement advancements Advancements in rehabilitation Dr Vertullo's 3 tips to avoid knee pain If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

Nov 12, 2017 • 56min
85: Peter "Spida" Everitt - AFL Star & Radio Presenter
Listen in as Brad Beer sits down with Peter 'Spida' Everitt. Spida is an icon of AFL Football who played 291 games for the St Kilda Saints, Hawthorn Hawks and Sydney Swans across 16 years. Spida shares around the highs, lows and learnings from his career as well as his training ethic and his life outside of football including his debut Gold Coast Airport Marathon, his job as a radio presenter on 92.5 Gold FM breakfast show and his television show "The Great Australian Doorstep". Listen in as we delve into the following: Highs, Lows and learnings throughout his career Dealing with the disappointment of never winning a premiership Spida's life growing up Spida's injuries Spida's top tip Spida's Performance Round Spida's Physical Challenge Spida's life after AFL Football If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

Nov 11, 2017 • 1h 20min
84: Phil Liggett MBE - The Voice of Cycling
Listen in as Brad Beer sits down with Phil Liggett (MBE) - The Voice of Cycling. Phil shares around all thing cycling, the Tour de France, his most memorable moments as a commentator, his decision to give up his professional cycling career and his love for South Africa. Listen in as we delve into the following: Phil's time in cycling as a professional athlete Phil's decision to focus on his media career The highs and lows of the Tour de France Lance Armstrong's fall from grace Phil's most memorable moments in cycling Phil's love for South Africa How Phil met his wife Phil's best advice If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

Nov 6, 2017 • 1h 13min
83: Ben Moreau - British Marathon Runner
Listen in as Brad Beer sits down with Ben Moreau - British Marathon Runner. Ben shares around the highs and lows and his learnings throughout his running career. How he got into the sport, his struggles of juggling running with a full time job as well as his disappointment in not qualifying for the Olympic Games in 2016. Listen in as we delve into the following: Juggling a fulltime job with training for marathons Ben’s work and travel 2016 training and trials for Olympics Qualifying time Training session in Kenya What is Ben’s favourite performance How Ben got started in the sport Performance Round Who Ben most admires Ben’s best advice If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

Oct 29, 2017 • 1h 2min
82: Prof Belinda Beck - Bone Health Expert
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer sits down with Prof. Belinda Beck - Bone Health Expert. During the episode Professor Beck unpacks the world of bones and the significance of bone health. The role of exercise in bone health, food and medications and how they affect our bones. How athletes deal with Stress Injuries, Osteoporosis and Osteopenia along with running and the affects of running on Bone Health. Listen in as we delve into the following: Where did your interest in bone health start? Researching bone health Peak Bone Mass Case Study of athletes Origin of a Stress Injury Insufficiency Fracture Why do stress fractures sometimes not heal? Osteopenia and Osteoporosis definitions What are some of the reasons for Osteoporosis Effects of hormones on bone health Insight into good foods to optimise bone health The role of medications in bone health Find out more about Bone Health Best advice to optimise bone health If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

Oct 21, 2017 • 57min
81: Liam Adams - AUS Marathon Representative & Olympian
Listen in as Brad Beer sits down with Liam Adams - Australian Marathoner and Olympian. Liam shares around his background in sport growing up and the point where he decided to focus solely on his running. Liam shares around his long journey to running his Olympic qualifying time for the Rio Olympics in 2016 and also how he nearly accidentally qualified for London 2012 in the 10,000m event. Liam gives us an insight to what it really takes to be a professional athlete while working 40 hours a week. He shares around how he fits in his training and his most important recovery tip to ensure he remains at his physical best. This is one not to be missed - it will make you rethink 'busy' and motivate you to get out and get active! Listen in as we delve into the following: His background in sport Juggling the work/like/sport balance His first Olympic campaign The journey to running the Olympic qualifying time Liams best advice for any marathoner Liam's Physical Challenge If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

Oct 16, 2017 • 1h 7min
80: Luke Mathews - AUS Track & Field Representative & Olympian
Listen in as we sit down with Luke Mathews Australian Olympian and Track and Field representative in the 800m and 1500m. Luke reflects on his stellar 2015 campaign and the disappointment he felt after the Rio Olympics in 2016. Luke shares about the Nitro Athletics experience and racing Usain Bolt and his excitement heading into the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Listen in as we delve into the following: Highs and Lows of his athletics career Learnings in his athletics career Racing Usain Bolt at Nitro Athletics Luke's recovery tips Funny running stories Having his mum as a coach His focus for the future Timeline 0:00 Start 1:05 Introduction 1:20 Hawaii Ironman World Championship Triathlon wrap up 3:32 Introduction to Luke Matthews 4:35 Start of interview 6:55 Luke's start in Track & Field 8:10 Luke's 'retirement' from Track & Field for AFL 8:40 Deciding to go back to running and his success 9:25 Falling out of love with AFL 11:00 Heading off to Rio - making the Olympics 11:55 Under performing at the Olympics - the heartbreak 12:35 Pulling apart and reflecting on his Rio Olympic campaign 17:25 Making the Australian team 19:14 The lead up to Rio: The Melbourne Track Classic 21:25 Nitro Athletics and Usain Bolt 25:05 The IAAF World Athletics Championships 2017 28:25 Breaking the 4-minute mile 30:29 Meeting Sebastian Coe 31:50 Performance Round 47:38 Listener questions 49:45 Focus for the 2018 Commonwealth Games 53:51 Tranining advice 56:25 Working on his technique 57:26 Luke's goal over the next 6 months 58:25 Luke's dinner table 01:00 Luke's thank you to his supporters 01:40 Luke's Physical Challenge 1:03:40 Looking forward to the future of athletics in Australia 1:04:48 Close 1:06:43 Show End If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

Oct 4, 2017 • 1h 7min
79: Pete Jacobs - Ironman World Champion
Listen in as we sit down with Pete Jacobs to talk to him about his journey to becoming the Ironman World Champion in 2012 and his preparation for his return to the World Championship in 2017. In this episode we discuss around his change to the MAF training philosophy, his low carb high fat diet and how this has helped him overcome fatigue and improve his performance. Listen in as we delve into the following: Pete's struggle with fatigue Pete's change in diet Pete's change in philosophy about training and racing Pete's 2012 Kona Ironman win Pete's preparation for Kona 2017 Pete's start in triathlon and Ironman About the MAF training philosophy Pete's best advice Pete's Physical Challenge Timeline 0:00 Start 3:20 Playback of Pete Jacobs winning the World Ironman Championships in 2012 3:44 Introduction to Pete Jacobs 5:24 Start of interview 6:48 Pete Jacob’s challenges with fatigue 8:45 Changing his diet and training to deal with fatigue 12:18 The fatigue Pete felt 13:48 Being aware of his fatigue and the adaptations Pete makes 13:35 Changing his diet with Phil Maffetone 17:13 Pete's plate at dinner, lunch and breakfast 18:05 Sponsors, MAF and nutrition for Kona 20:00 Pete's belief in his abilities 20:55 The frustration of not knowing what was wrong 21:50 The importance of clarity and a clear diagnosis 22:15 The perspective Pete learnt from the hard times 22:00 Talking about MAF training: Maximum Aerobic Function 30:25 Talking race day in 2017 31:02 Race day 2017 nutrition strategy 32:35 Talking Ironman World Championships 2012: The victory 33:38 Ironman World Championships 2011: The fight for second place 34:50 Switching his mindset: from wanting to win to knowing he can win 35:40 Separating your mind from what you are doing: Ken Ware 39:38 Origins in triathlon 43:02 Listener question: core strength and body maintenance 47:20 Performance Round with Pete Jacobs 54:00 Goals for Ironman World Championship 2017 54:29 Pete Jacob's in the zone 56:10 Pete Jacob's best advice 1:00:43 Live Your Own Fit : Jaimielle & Pete Jacobs Business 01:01:23 Where to follow Pete on his road to World Championships 2017 01:02:00 Jamie’s words to Pete at the end of the Ironman world Championships 2012 01:02:41 Close 01:07:17 End If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

Sep 17, 2017 • 1h 7min
77: Bernard Lagat - 5X Olympian, dual Olympic medallist and American record holder
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a humbling chat with 5X Olympian, dual Olympic medallist and American record holder Bernard Lagat. During the episode Bernard shares around his life growing up, his experiences at 5 Olympic Games, his race strategies and the highs and lows of his running career including his role in Nikes infamous Breaking2 world record attempt. Listen in as we delve into the following: Bernard's childhood Where Bernard's drive to run came from The legacy of running in Bernard Lagat's family Bernard's stand out performances and races Bernard's toughest competitors Bernard's mindset around racing and training How Bernard dealt with disappointment throughout his career What fuels Bernard to keep competing - his upcoming goals Bernard's best advice Bernard's Physical Challenge Timeline 2:52 Introduction to Bernard Lagat 4:40 Bernard’s Personal Bests (PBs) 6:00 Start of interview 6:07 What scares Bernard Lagat 9:02 Bernard’s life growing up 12:22 Bernard’s inspiration to run 15:12 Bernard’s first Olympic Games: Sydney 200 18:18 Missing the Olympics Games in Atlanta 1996 19:04 Olympic Games Athens 2004 story 22:39 Achilles Tendon injury 25:36 Beijing Olympics 2008: dealing with disappointment 26:28 The lowest point in Bernard’s career 27:52 2009 World Championships: Bernard redeeming himself 28:05 Bernard’s longevity 29:15 Bernards win in the 5000m USA Trials 2015 32:30 Bernard’s performance in Rio Olympics 2016 33:11 Bernard’s mindset 33:33 Top 3 tips for longevity 38:48 What fuels Bernard Lagat 40:29 Being at Breaking2 41:18 What Bernard said to Eliud Kipchoge at Breaking2 41:45 Behind the scenes of Breaking2 42:32 Self doubt at Breaking2 45:48 Performance Round 55:20 Bernard’s bucket list 56:42 Bernard’s top tip for best physical performance 58:23 Bernard Legat’s dinner table 59:02 Bernard’s idol and inspiration 01:00:40 Bernard’s Physical Challenge 1:04:27 Conclusion 01:06:35 End If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles. Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia