
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

Oct 4, 2016 • 36min
27: Max Beattie - 4 x New Zealand Ironman Champion
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Max Beattie - 4 x New Zealand Ironman Champion Listen in as we delve into the following: Why Acupuncture scares Max Growing up from an early age around the beach Playing AFL in his early years Change in his mindset Max’s training week in the lead to an Ironman Series Mental strength sessions Max’s favourite training session Overcoming past experiences The direction of the sport Max’s Goals and Bucket list Max’s training for the World Ironman Titles in Netherlands 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 28, 2016 • 58min
26: Damien Williams - Blind Marathoner
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Blind Marathoner - Damien Williams Listen in as we delve into the following: Welcome to Damien Williams How crashing on a bike last year has left Damien fearing a downhill ride Losing his first eye at 13 years old and starting work at an early age Losing his second eye at 27 Recovering from the injury, having a family and signing up to sports How Damien got back into running Damien getting into competition Seven marathons in 7 days Tandem running and synchronising Running first 100km for Motor Neuron Disease Training for a marathon Damien’s bearings on running through the streets Aspirations on competing in Paralympics Which athlete Damien admires the most 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 26, 2016 • 1h
25: Martin Dent - AUS Olympic Marathon Representative
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with AUS Olympic Marathon Representative - Martin Dent Listen in as we delve into the following: Marty first start off in little athletics and cross country at school Competing at Nationals as a teenager Running Steeple Chase Competing on the Sydney team after moving to Canberra Pacing runs during marathons Training with Benita Willis The qualifying process for Athens and Beijing Working, Running and Family life Competing at his first Olympics and achieving a great result Marty’s toughest training week Australian Sprint Champs Marty’s work on the Australian board for Parkrun 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 14, 2016 • 1h 2min
24: Craig Mottram - Australian Distance Running Champion
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Australian Distance Running Champion - Craig Mottram Listen in as we delve into the following: Why the fear of failure scares Craig Craig on family and having a very sporty family Starting off in Little Athletics Craig on his early days Sydney Olympic Games Highlights of Craig’s career Competing in international races Mindset and psychology Craig on injury and getting back into running Craig on the tough races Nailing a marathon run London Race Craig’s sporting bucket list New business and career – Elite Wellbeing 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 13, 2016 • 50min
23: Morgan Gilks - JC FMX Rider
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with JC FMX Rider - Morgan Gilks Listen in as we delve into the following: Growing up in Newcastle Started riding a motorcycle at 3 years old Morgan on his brother Tyrone’s achievements Meeting all of Tyrone’s sponsors overseas How Morgan overcame his brother passing away Getting to the top of the sport What goes through your head when you are about to jump Big achievements in the sport Morgans favourite trick Life on the team Accident and Injury Morgan’s realisation that he was ready to finish his riding career Morgan keeping in shape and his new career in crossfit Training and coaching in crossfit 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 7, 2016 • 47min
22: Shannon Eckstein - Ironman Surf Lifesaving Champion
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ironman Surf Lifesaving Champion - Shannon Eckstein Listen in as we delve into the following: Shannon Eckstein – Ironman Surf Lifesaving Champion Why Shannon fears not doing his best Shannon discusses perfecting the little things in races How Shannon started in surf lifesaving The coaches and mentors in Shannon’s early days Shannon adjusting to the elite pressures after winning the Nutrigrain championship Performing with pain How Shannon set some new goals Shannon on injury and health and surgery Shannon’s favourite titles and competitions Shannon on family life Who Shannon looks up to Battling it out with his brother Caine Bucket list beyond surfing 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

Aug 26, 2016 • 49min
21: Geoff Wilson - 3 x World Adventure Record Holder
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 3 x World Adventure Record Holder - Geoff Wilson Listen in as we delve into the following: Geoff’s scariest thing that happened while free falling and why he prefers staying on the ground! Antarctica Expedition Geoff’s mindset during the crossing The Boob Sled fundraising for the McGrath Foundation Body preparation for an adventure The longest journey Emotional family goodbyes Geoff’s take on devices and planning Geoff’s thoughts on hardship and character Why Tenacity wins over ability Who Geoff admires Growing up in Kenya Geoff’s passion and love for the wilderness and why he became a veterinarian Geoff's dedication to teaching kids about the world around them. 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

Aug 13, 2016 • 1h 3min
20: Benita Willis - 4 x Olympian & AUS Marathon Record Holder
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 4 x Olympian & AUS Marathon Record Holder - Benita Willis Listen in as we delve into the following: Why Benita is not a fan of planes Breaking the 2km National Record Growing up in Mackay and junior sports Going to AIS – Australian Institute of Sport Pursuing Running instead of hockey The burn out and nurturing of junior athletes Benita’s first trials for Sydney Olympics Benita’s Career and highlights Game plans and analogies Benita’s difficult year Managing expectations Final career highlights and progressing onwards Benita finishing up her professional running career Not competing in the Rio Olympics Benita’s current career post professional running and QRUN Why Benita admires Cathy Freeman 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

Aug 4, 2016 • 54min
19: Alyssa Azar - Youngest Australian to summit Mount Everest
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Extreme Adventurer and the youngest person to climb Mount Everest, Alyssa Azar. Listen in as we delve into the following: When Alyssa first decided to summit Mount Everest Alyssa was the youngest person to do Kokoda Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 14 Alyssa loved boxing first before Trekking, then climbing How Alyssa developed her love of mountaineering Alyssa experiencing a massive avalanche on Mount Everest Alyssa’s training regime Going back for a third expedition to Mount Everest How dangerous the sections are between camps Daylight to Darkness ratio on Mount Everest What the top of Mount Everest is like Alyssa’s book coming out in September – the girl who climbed Everest Alyssa’s next challenge will be the 7 summits 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

Jul 28, 2016 • 43min
18: Hayley Bateup - Professional Ironwoman
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Professional Ironwoman, Hayley Bateup. Listen in as we delve into the following: Hayley’s Story about Sharks Hayley’s favourite event was winning the Australian Ironwoman championship How Hayley first started with Nippers Who Hayley admired growing up Hayley’s first year in the series was Devondale for Women When Hayley felt that she belonged in the sport Hayley racing while injured Hayley as Nitro in Gladiators Why Hayley stayed in Ironwoman competitions even with injury How Hayley transitioned from competition to retirement Hayley finally being pain free Hayley on family life and her new career as a fire fighter 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