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High Performance Physiology

Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri
Strength Training
Powerlifting
Athletic Performance
Muscle Physiology
Stretch-Shortening Cycle
Plyometric Training
Motor Unit Recruitment
Tendon Stiffness
Speed
Eccentric Training
Combat Sports
Strength
Hypertrophy
Rate Of Force Development
Muscle Hypertrophy
Eccentric Phase
Concentric Phase
Block Periodization
Coordination
Biomechanics

The High Performance Physiology Podcast is co-hosted by Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri. Each episode showcases an example of how muscle physiology and biomechanics can be used to identify the best ways to train for athletic performance.

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Chris and Rob tackle the topic of warm-ups, starting with the basic exercise science concept of increasing muscle temperature before moving on to tackle the additional rationales proposed in the fitness industry, such as [1] potentiation, [2] changin... more

In this episode, Chris and Rob describe how to program for contact team sports (like rugby and American football) within the context of the High Performance Physiology method four-part workout structure (high-velocity, heavy strength training, plyome... more

In this episode, Chris and Rob explain [1] what adaptations isometrics are best suited to stimulating, and [2] how to include isometrics in a standard strength training program for stimulating those adaptations. They also talk briefly about some comm... more

In this episode, Chris and Rob analyze the strength training program used in the study: "Exploring the Upper Limits of Resistance Training Volume for Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength in Trained Athletes" by Räntilä and Ahtiainen, which was published i... more

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Hosts

Chris Beardsley
Host of the show with a focus on physiology-driven training concepts and practical coaching guidance.
Rob Mauceri
Co-host and principal presenter, known for translating theory into coaching practice and practical programming guidance.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Rough Listening

    Interesting content but the podcasters just don’t seem to mesh well. Their lack of chemistry is a real drag on the show. Chris dominates the discussion with theory and Rob doesn’t get much opportunity to talk about practical programming.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    S192837465M
    United States10 months ago
  • A must listen for all serious trainers.

    Rob and Chris have the ability to take high level training concepts and make them easily understandable. Even better, they tell you how to actually apply it to your training. If you listen, you will become a smarter trainer, period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freakazoid98
    United States10 months ago

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Chemistry between hosts is sometimes noted as uneven, with emphasis on theory by one host.
Audience notes strong practical application for trainers and athletes.
Some reviews mention engaging, clear explanations of complex physiology.
Listeners value data-driven, actionable training guidance from experienced practitioners.

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013 Rate of force development
Q: Can you just give us a brief explanation of how you're writing programs that allow you to simultaneously increase maximum strength and maximum speed?
I focus on improving strength or speed, specifically through exercises that utilize proximal muscle groups for better explosiveness rather than traditional Olympic lifts.
012 Periodization
Q: How are you incorporating motor unit improvement development into your programs if you're not doing this phase potentiation idea?
Rob shares that he uses speed work or brief isometric exercises in warmups to maintain motor unit recruitment improvements without the need for strict phase potentiation.
012 Periodization
Q: How are you writing programs at the moment that allow you to improve speed and power and strength within a single training week?
Rob Mauceri explains that he focuses on minimal volumes of high-quality exercises, believing that even just a couple of high-velocity reps or heavy strength training sets can drive adaptations effectively, especially when training two to three times a week.
009 Sprinting
Q: What are you currently programming for strength training with athletes who sprint?
Rob describes focusing on exercises for hip extension, knee balance, and fast ankle actions to improve overall speed.

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What is High Performance Physiology about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A discussions-driven show focused on applying muscle physiology and biomechanics to athletic performance. Across episodes, the hosts explore training science concepts—such as fatigue, adaptations, dose-response, tendon health, and sprint mechanics—and translate them into practical programming guidance for coaches, trainers, and athletes. Noteworthy is the emphasis on evidence-informed methods, with frequent debates about optimizing volume, intensity, and exercise selection for real-world outcomes. The format tends to be equals-between-hosts, with deep dives into theory paired with coaching pragmatism, making it useful for practitioners who want both rigor and actionable steps.

Potential listeners include fitness and performance professiona... more

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