In episode 370 of The Physical Performance Show, Dr. Jen Hamer—researcher, consultant, and former elite athlete—delivers a powerful exploration of physique considerations, body image, and the risks of low energy availability in sport. Drawing from her own journey as a high-performing endurance runner who battled an eating disorder, Dr. Hamer shares both personal and professional insights into the complex interplay between athletic culture, health, and performance.

This episode delves into Dr. Hamer’s PhD research on supporting coaches to manage the risks of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) among developing athletes. She discusses the challenges of shifting deeply ingrained beliefs and behaviours in sports environments, the impact of coach and practitioner language on athlete well-being, and the importance of systemic education that goes beyond awareness to drive real change. You will hear practical examples from Dr. Hamer’s work with national sports organizations, including Swimming Australia and Triathlon Australia, and learn actionable strategies for coaches, parents, and practitioners.

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Ep 370: Dr Jen Hamer: Body Image & Fuelling: The Cultural Shift Needed

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Brittany Broben - London 2012 Silver Medallist 10m Platform. During the episode Brittany&nbsp;unpacks&nbsp;a very moving story of a rapid rise in diving and at age 16 winning a Silver Medal at the London Olympics but then suffering a major shoulder injury during the trials of the Rio Olympics. &nbsp; Listen in as we delve into the following:  What is one thing that scares Brittany Growing up on the Gold Coast Commuting to Brisbane for a Diving Program Discovering her gift for diving Brittany’s greatest achievement during her diving years Rapid Round Questions Brittany’s shoulder injury Making the decision to end the Rio experience Starting in a triathlon program Physical Challenge - Do a pin drop off the 7.5m 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 -&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia&nbsp;

47: Brittany Broben - London 2012 Silver Medallist 10m Platform

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with&nbsp;Genevieve LaCaze -&nbsp;Dual AUS Olympian, 3000m Steeplechase &amp; 5000m Listen in as we delve into the following:  What scares Genevieve the most Genevieve’s amazing year of consistent Personal Best times What was going through Genevieve’s mind on the starting line Why Genevieve loves training in a group What Genevieve has happening over the next year Genevieve growing up on the Gold Coast and excelling at cross country. Being offered a full athletic scholarship to a College in America. Genevieve’s thoughts on burning out early. The struggles runners face. Genevieve’s Ankle fracture. Tough training sessions Why Genevieve admires Emma Coburn Genevieve’s bucket list of having 5 kids  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 -&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia&nbsp;

30: Genevieve LaCaze - Dual AUS Olympian, 3000m steeplechase & 5000m

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.&nbsp; 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 -&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia&nbsp;

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 Mat Belcher - Olympic Gold Medallist 470 class &amp; 6x World Champion.&nbsp;Mat shares his journey from the early days through to meeting his wife and having their two children and winning Gold&nbsp;at the Olympics. Listen in as we delve into the following:  Representing Australia in the Olympics Travelling and being away from family Mentoring Will through their partnership Growing up on the Gold Coast Watching the Olympics London Olympic experience Performance round Questions Who Mat most admires Mat’s fitness regime The Zone on the water Mat’s bucket list Mat’s best advice Mat’s Physical Challenge – A long run – over 20km  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 -&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia&nbsp;

43: Mat Belcher - Olympic Gold Medallist 470 class & 6x World Champion

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Dane Bird Smith - AUS Olympian: Bronze Medallist Rio 20km Race Walk. Dane unpacks his preparation and training as well as the triumph of winning a bronze at the Rio Olympic Games. Listen in as we delve into the following:  How Dane got into Race Walking. Dane picking up Race Walking naturally and winning nationals all within a year Training for World Juniors Setting a 10km record Gaining qualification to Rio Olympics Unpacking the Rio Olympic Games The last 3km of the race and the challenge set The emotion of finishing third in Rio Working and training on technique Dane’s Dad on the emotion of the win. Where the nickname ‘Birdman’ came from The medal – weight and heaviness and what it means to him Dane’s future goals Dane’s physical challenge – L Sit for 5 seconds  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 -&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia&nbsp;

36: Dane Bird Smith - AUS Olympian: Bronze Medallist Rio 20km Race Walk

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&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia&nbsp;

19: Alyssa Azar - Youngest Australian to summit Mount Everest

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Nick Willis - Rio 1500m Bronze Medallist.&nbsp;Nick unpacks&nbsp;his injuries leading up to the Olympics, winning the bronze at the Rio Olympics and his rest and recovery post games. Listen in as we delve into the following:  Congratulations to Nick on winning Bronze at Rio Nick sneaking in on third in the semi Nick’s doubters on improvement leading into Rio What Nick has been up to post Rio Nick’s injuries leading into Rio Nick getting back into running after a break Nick naps during the day Who Nick admires the most Unpacking about the Mile How to train to run your best Mile – Nick’s new business - the Miler Method What’s next for Nick Willis Nick’s Physical Challenge – Get out in the garden.  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 -&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia&nbsp;

38: Nick Willis - Rio 1500m Bronze Medallist

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with&nbsp;4 x Olympian &amp; AUS Marathon Record Holder&nbsp;- 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 -&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia&nbsp;

20: Benita Willis - 4 x Olympian & AUS Marathon Record Holder

Listen in to episode #91 of The Physical Performance Show as we recap the year that was 2017! In 2017 we were able to sit down with some incredibly talented top physical performers to hear all about the highs, lows and learnings around being at their individual physical best in the aim to inspire our listeners to continue in pursuit of their physical best with advice from the worlds top physical performers.&nbsp; The highlight reel features, Phil Liggett, Steve Moneghetti, Dean Karnazes, Bernard Lagat, Cassie Fien and Richard Murray. Listen in as we delve into the following:   Highlights with Phil Liggett Highlights with Steve&nbsp;Moneghetti Highlights with&nbsp;Dean Karnazes Highlights with&nbsp;Bernard Lagat Highlights with Cassie Fien Highlights with Richard Murray   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 -&nbsp;www.pogophysio.com.au&nbsp;for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.&nbsp; Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

91: 2017 Highlights Reel

In episode 112 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Dr Christian Barton - Patellofemoral 'knee-cap' pain in this Expert Edition. Dr Christian Barton is a physiotherapist who graduated with first class honours from Charles Sturt University in 2005, from there Dr Chris went on to complete his PHD focusing on Patellofemoral Pain, Biomechanics and Foot Orthoses in 2010. Dr Barton’s broad research disciplines are biomechanics, running-related injury, knee pathology, tendinopathy, and rehabilitation, with a particular focus on what’s known as research translation. Dr Barton has published well over 40 papers in Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Biomechanics journals alongside this Dr. Barton is also an Associate Editor for the&nbsp;acclaimed British Journal of Sports Medicine, more recently Dr. Barton was one of the masterminds behind the Trek, translating research and evidence into knowledge, a website and an online forum to help practitioners wordwide do just that take the literature the science and disseminate that into the clinical landscape ultimately for the benefits of the public and patients receiving healthcare. During today’s conversation, Dr. Barton shares around the key concepts that will help you better manage your knee cap pain if you are suffering from it or be aware of it. We talk about load management, exercise prescription which exercises work best, the number of sets. reps etc. Education and your understanding about this condition. Exercise progression, the importance of being adaptable and patient, how to monitor the irritability of your knee cap pain, what the evidence says works regarding best treatments for knee cap pain, we talk about adjunctive therapy such as PRP. Dr Barton jumped online for a follow up conversation after our initial conversation to answer the question about stretching in the role that it plays in the management and the treatment of kneecap pain. So jump in for this expert edition, if you are a knee cap pain sufferer, a Patellofemoral pain sufferer I hope this conversation with Dr. Christian Barton really helps you.&nbsp; Listen in as we delve into the following:  A general week in overall practice What is Patellar Femoral Pain and where does it come from How common is the injury Physical Pain and Quality of Life Managing the pain and loads What are the main aims of muscle intervention Most common exercises for rehab Biomechanical Studies Focusing on step rate The role of orthotics Taping as an intervention Top mistakes Runners make Pain Management Physical Challenge Stretching program  If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio -&nbsp;www.pogophysio.com.au&nbsp;for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.&nbsp;

112: Dr Christian Barton - Patellofemoral 'knee-cap' pain (Expert Edition)

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