
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

May 2, 2017 • 1h 8min
57: Matt Poole - 2016/17 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Champion
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2016/17 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Champion - Matt Poole. During the episode Matt unpacks starting in surf lifesaving, his apprenticeship as a junior ironman, his training and commitment to his career as an ironman as well as finally winning an ironman championship. Listen in as we delve into the following: Junior Lifesaving Matt’s heroes in the sport Sunshine Coast Championship Taking ownership of his career Sponsorship Red Bull life Performance Round Questions Mantras Racing with Shannon Eckstein Physical Challenge – Set yourself a personal goal 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

Apr 23, 2017 • 55min
56: Kiah Melverton - AUS Swim Team Member & World Short Course 800m Bronze Medallist 2016
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Swim Team Member & World Short Course 800m Bronze Medallist 2016 - Kiah Melverton. During the episode Kiah unpacks around swimming as a junior, her love of the sport, dealing with expectations, as well as her dreams and aspirations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Listen in as we delve into the following: Unpacking the daunting feeling of standing on the blocks. Beginning with Surf Lifesaving Training with the TSS Squad Finishing School and Kiah’s focus Kiah’s Training Week Kiah’s confidence during racing. Performance Round Questions Why Kiah admires Tracey Wickham Coming back after holidays Commonwealth Games Opportunity Physical Challenge – Rep 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

Apr 22, 2017 • 1h 12min
55: Tim Van Berkel - Ironman Triathlon Champion
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ironman Triathlon Champion - Tim Van Berkel. Tim is an ironman champion on the rise, he unpacks his journey around competing, having a bit of dry spell and then finding his mojo again. He shares his goals, frustrations and key learnings that he has had so far to compete in the ultimate race. Listen in as we delve into the following: Why snakes and sharks scare Tim How Tim got started in Triathlons Highs and Lows of training Unpacking Hawaii Pacing during Ironman Tim’s training schedule 2016 Hawaiian Championship Performance Round Questions Developing his hobby farm Physical Challenge – Compete in a mini triathlon 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

Apr 8, 2017 • 1h 32min
54: Steve Moneghetti – 4 x Olympian, Commonwealth Games Marathon Champion
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Steve Moneghetti – 4 x Olympian, Commonwealth Games Marathon Champion. During the episode Steve unpacks the transition from international running to a series of what he fondly refers to as personal worst times. He shares who inspires him as an athlete, the toughest athlete he competed against, his most loved and toughest sessions and some great insights into pursuing your best as a runner. Listen in as we delve into the following: Steve Moneghetti’s Bio Most memorable opening ceremony Biggest Fear Running Technique Running a half Marathon What Steve loves about running Running longer distances Meeting Rob De Castella Setting Barriers Setbacks in running Training and Coaching Success Performance Round Questions Toughest Competitor Worst Injury Steve’s personal worst times 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

Apr 8, 2017 • 1h 6min
53: Charlotte Purdue - UK Elite Marathoner
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Charlotte Purdue - UK Elite Marathoner. During this episode Charlotte unpacks her early years in running, training in Melbourne, many stress fractures and her ambition of gaining a spot in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and to become an Olympian. Listen in as we delve into the following: Charlotte thoughts on injury Charlotte’s debut marathon Training with Cassie Fien Training in Melbourne From Ballet to Running Charlotte in her younger years Rapid Fire Questions What pacing strategies Charlotte uses Nutrition in training Charlotte’s Bucket list Charlotte’s best advice Charlotte’s Physical Challenge – 6 x 3min hills with jog down recovery. Strangest thing that Charlotte has ever seen while running 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

Apr 1, 2017 • 1h 3min
52: Trent Grimsey - AUS Swim Team Member & World Record Fastest English Channel Crossing
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Trent Grimsey - AUS Swim Team Member & World Record Fastest English Channel Crossing. During this episode Trent unpacks the world of pool swimming, missing out on 2008 Beijing Olympics, the hardest training session he has ever done and his passion for his swimming including how someone can swim for as long as he does. Listen in as we delve into the following: Scariest race that Trent has done Trent’s interest in breaking the English Channel record Training 100km a week leading into the Channel swim Unpacking the trials for the London Olympics Pace during the English Channel Crossing Feeds during the English Channel Crossing Starting a coaching business after swimming the Channel Performance Round Questions Having his brother as a training partner Best recovery tip Trent’s physical challenge – Swim 200m in the pool 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

Mar 29, 2017 • 1h 18min
51: Richard Murray - Super League Triathlon Champion, World Duathlon Champion, Dual Olympian
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Richard Murray - Super League Triathlon Champion, World Duathlon Champion, Dual Olympian. During this episode Richard unpacks running barefoot in his younger years, how he went from Duathlon to Triathlons, the RIO Olympics and winning the recent super league triathlon series. Listen in as we delve into the following: Why tomatoes scare Richard Injury prior to the Rio games. Training in the Pyrenees Unpacking the Rio Olympics Running without shoes Transitioning from Duathlons to Triathlons Being Coached Winning the Super League Series Performance Round Questions Why Richard’s racing style is relentless Richard’s best tips for performance Richard’s Physical Challenge – Controlling sessions 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

Mar 22, 2017 • 57min
50: Richard Scarce - AUS Swim Team Coach
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Richard Scarce - AUS Swim Team Coach. During this episode Richard unpacks the challenges, his philosophy and the art and science around swim coaching. Listen in as we delve into the following: Richard’s role and philosophy as a coach The art and science in coaching Coaching at Southport Olympic Pool Commonwealth Games Glasgow Performance Round Questions Richards favourite part about coaching Richard’s physical challenge – 100s Freestyle 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

Mar 12, 2017 • 1h 33min
49: Ryan Fisher - AUS Olympic Triathlete
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ryan Fisher - AUS Olympic Triathlete. Ryan is young Australian triathlete on the rise, he made a debut at Rio Olympics and after some disappointments and a comeback he has set his sights on the Super League Triathlon, the Gold Coast Series and the upcoming Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018. Listen in as we delve into the following: Ryan’s least favourite leg of triathlon is swimming Ryan growing up and having fun playing lots of sports Ryan finding his talent in Triathlons The Youth Olympics World Triathlon Series Gold Coast Selection race Selection on the team Ryan’s time away from Triathlons Trialling for Melbourne Demons AFL Club Dealing with disappointment after the Olympics Performance round of questions Super League Triathlon 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

Mar 5, 2017 • 1h 53min
48: Chris McCormack - 4 X World Triathlon Champion, Dual Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Champion
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Chris McCormack - 4 X World Triathlon Champion, Dual Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Champion. During the episode Chris unpacks how he got into competitive triathlons, he shares around his father and the role he played a part of his formative years, losing his beloved Mum, winning multiple championships and races and a conversation that Macca has on the back of not finishing a race which resulted in a peak performance the following year. It’s a fascinating look into racing philosophy, tips tricks, psychology and ultimate peak performance. Listen in as we delve into the following: Growing up in the Shire area of Sydney Racing in his first triathlon Travelling with the team through Europe World Championships in Perth Flying back to Sydney before his Mum passed away Quitting triathlons Becoming a signed athlete for Under Armour Hawaii Ironman Championships Super Round of Questions. Working with the Royal Family in Bahrain on Fitness Promoting triathletes and triathlons Listener questions Physical Challenge – Go Anaerobic 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