
Complete Human Performance Radio
You'll get in-depth interviews with the best researchers, athletes and coaches on how to optimize athletic performance from every angle. Hosted by Complete Human Performance coaches and featuring interviews with our athletes, you'll get an unprecedented look at the best diet, training and mental techniques to take your performance to the next level.
Latest episodes

Oct 28, 2019 • 1h 12min
Unbottling The Conversation on Mental Health in Men, feat. Fergus Crawley #003
In this episode, Sam and Anthony speak with Fergus Crawley, a British athlete and CHP client who champions men’s mental health issues by doing extreme fitness challenges. We discuss how Fergus trains, the importance of community, suicide prevention in men, and the workouts in "Movember" that Fergus will be undertaking to raise money for the Movember organization. Time stamps: Introduction, client updates, discussion of Kipchoge's record: 0:00-14:20 Interview with Fergus 14:20-1:08:50 Final wrap-up 1:08:50-1:11:37 You can follow hosts and guests on Instagram: Fergus @ferguscrawley Sam @sam_metal Anthony @dorazioanthony Complete Human Performance @completehumanperformance www.completehumanperformance.com

Oct 7, 2019 • 1h 14min
Training as a couple with guest Maria Onest + Q&A#002
Anthony D’Orazio and Samuel Hartman are back for the second episode of the reboot! In this episode of Complete Human Performance Radio, they speak with Anthony’s wife Maria Onest about the challenges and rewards of training as a couple and supporting each other as athletes. In the Q&A they address training as a vegan athlete, HIIT, exercises for runners, and nutrition for triathletes. CHP metal theme by Matt Heafy.

Sep 3, 2019 • 1h 3min
CHP podcast:The return with Anthony and Sam
CHP coach and COO Anthony D'Orazio and CHP athlete Sam Hartman welcome listeners back to the CHP podcast. They give a brief re-introduction to CHP, concurrent training and its applications, and answer some questions from CHP athletes. You can contact the hosts at anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com and samueljhartman@gmail.com

May 11, 2017 • 22min
muscle prodigy
Complete Human Performance Radio talks with Jaret Grossman on the topic of nutrition and how you can enjoy your food while still maintaining your fitness goals. The proper mindset for elite athletic performance Training with your unique purpose in mind, not just following someone else's routine. Maximizing muscular growth naturally and limiting myostatin response How to enjoy the foods you love while still maintaining your fitness goals Limiting beliefs when it comes to training and performance - how to build internal confidence Increasing testosterone naturally View previous episodes & to listen to more future episodes, subscribe to CHP Radio!

Apr 22, 2017 • 1h 21min
Aerobic Conditioning Round Table: Experts in Endurance
We have some distinguished guests in this episode of CHP Radio! Alec Blenis of Complete Human Performance is on air, asking fellow CHP endurance coach Nickademus Hollon, running legend Steve Magness, Dr. Kenneth Jay, and Master RKC Andrew Read about all things aerobic conditioning. Tune in to this jam-packed episode full of tips and tidbits from some of the masters of endurance training. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned competitor, an Ironman triathlete or a powerlifter, you'll find plenty of takeaways from this roundtable to apply to your own training. Sources mentioned in this episode: The Cardio Code by Kenneth Jay Steve Magness's new book, Peak Performance Maffetone method - heart rate training Kurt Jensen’s 2k rowing ergometer power profile calculator Run Strong by Andrew Read Interested in receiving an expert gait analysis to help you pinpoint strengths and weakness, imbalances, and areas of improvement? Sign up today to get started with our expert, Nickademus Hollon.

Mar 13, 2017 • 55min
Inspiration Porn - why this dog & pony show is hurting adaptive athletes
Alex Viada, Derek Weida, and Kelly Bruno discuss the controversy surrounding inspiration porn, the state of adaptive sports, and how coaches and other competitors treat athletes. The trio illustrate their opinions on topics like if the adaptive athlete community is being held to the standard it should be, do adaptive athletes deserve their own division in CrossFit, and if we focus too heavily on the disability rather than the athlete...among others.

Mar 2, 2017 • 19min
The Mental and Physical Demands of Powerlifting Prep
Veteran lifter and CHP coach, Jenn Rotsinger, and newer lifter Helena Wu head into their powerlifting meets at the Arnold and Battle of the Bay this coming weekend. Powerlifting is not just a physical sport, but contains a number of mental aspects that can make or break you as a lifter. The two talk shop about not only the physical demands of a meet prep, but some of the mental challenges as well.

Dec 21, 2016 • 38min
Mental Training for Athletes
Training and nutrition are crucial parts of athletic excellence - but what about the mind? Motivation, confidence, mental toughness: all of these are key in sport, and yet for many athletes are not trained as much as the body. Jonathan Pietrunti of Complete Human Performance is a former Navy Chief Aviation Ordnanceman and has a BA in sports psychology. With his years of experience in training both clients and sailors, he knows what mental tools are the game-changers in fitness. On this episode of CHP Radio, Jonny discusses: What is sports psychology, and what is it not? What are the most common reasons people come to a sports psychologist? What are some common pitfalls with goal-setting? What is motivation? What about positive imagery and confidence? Show Notes Learn more about self-determination theory. You can visit Jonny at thatgreyarea.com and pick up his free goal-setting guide.

Dec 21, 2016 • 40min
How to Train for Military Selection
Annie "Gunshow" Dohack of Complete Human Performance has successfully trained over 140 individuals for military selection in several branches of the armed forces. Here, she shares her expertise on how to program for members of this special population, addressing their hybrid strength and endurance needs intelligently so they can pass tests and excel in the field. In this episode, we discuss: How did you come to start training military personnel? What are the most common goals that your military clients have? How do you start after someone has signed up? What are the primary principles for training military personnel? How do you assess client’s progress? Are there any differences in training between service branches? Show Notes The Hybrid Athlete by Alex Viada, along with template programs for all kinds of training goals

Sep 23, 2016 • 1h 1min
Dr. Mike T. Nelson - The Heart of Training and HRV
Dr. Mike T. Nelson is one of the foremost experts on exercise physiology and biomechanics. In this interview, he illuminates a concept that has been gaining traction in endurance and hybrid athlete circles: heart rate variability. What is HRV? How can you measure it, and why does it matter in your training and recovery? How can you analyze your training and the effect, positive or negative, that it has on your heart? All of these questions and more are addressed in this in-depth talk! Here are links to resources mentioned in the episode: MikeTNelson.com Ithlete MRV Monitors Elite HRV Monitors Early phase interference between low-intensity running and power training in moderately trained females. Heart rate variability in left ventricular hypertrophy. Cardiac remodelling: concentric versus eccentric hypertrophy in strength and endurance athletes Complete Human Performance can help you in every aspect of your athletic journey: training, nutrition, and now performance psychology! The newest member of our team, Jonathan Pietrunti, has a BA in Sports Psychology and years of experience in leadership and sports psychology counseling. Visit this link to learn more about Jonathan and how he can help you optimize your mindset for athletic achievement.