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High Performance Physiology

by Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri

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Latest episodes

41 Training while on vacaction

October 17, 2026 · 31 min

Since Rob has just spent 2 weeks away on vacation, this podcast episode was dedicated to talking around the challenges and options for training while it is difficult to get access to a proper gym. Not so much physiology this week, just…
40 Exercise periodization

October 3, 2026 · 25 min

Chris and Rob respond to the popular trend in strength and conditioning for coaches to program changes in the main exercises every couple of weeks rather than just sticking with the same exercise for meaningful periods of time.
39 Organizing a training week

September 19, 2026 · 28 min

Responding to a listener's question, Chris and Rob explain how to organize a training week that includes two strength training sessions (in accordance with the High Performance Physiology Method) in addition to either two sports practices…
38 Clusters, RIR, and VBT

September 12, 2026 · 39 min

In this episode, Chris and Rob first describe how clusters, repetitions in reserve (RIR), and velocity-based training (VBT) work from a physiological perspective. Secondly, they talk about how to make use of these techniques in practice…
37 Warm-ups

August 29, 2026 · 51 min

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…

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36 Contact team sports

August 22, 2026 · 45 min

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…
35 Isometrics

August 15, 2026 · 27 min

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…
34 Study review

July 31, 2026 · 47 min

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…
33 Block periodization

July 25, 2026 · 41 min

Finally, Chris and Rob tackle block periodization, explaining why it makes very little sense for athletes in any strength or power sport. This episode references material covered in previous conversations, especially the preceding two (31…
32 Supercompensation

July 18, 2026 · 34 min

As a preparatory topic before covering block periodization, Chris and Rob explain the concept of supercompensation. Supercompensation is the observation that outcome measures (like strength, speed, power) can reduce during a high-volume…
31 Dose response of adaptations

July 11, 2026 · 41 min

The dose-response of hypertrophy to workout volume is a famous phenomenon. In this episode, Chris and Rob talk about how all adaptations display dose-responses (even though they have not been as carefully studied). That affects how we…
30 Single-leg vertical jumping

July 4, 2026 · 50 min

Following on from the earlier episode about two-leg vertical jumping, Chris and Rob tackle single-leg vertical jumping and explain how it relates to power training (with power cleans and jump squats).

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About the show

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.