Performance That Matters – Details, episodes & analysis

Bill Smart is a High-Performance Strength and Conditioning Coach who works at High-Performance New Zealand who cater for New Zealand’s most elite athletes.

In today's episode, we discuss Bill's involvement with City Kickboxing and how he has introduced a high-performance system to optimize their training schedule. 

We discuss the changes he has made, the metrics they are tracking, and we cover what the ideal strength and conditioning program is for fighters. 

In today's episode, we are talking to Colin Doherty. Colin is currently completing his PHD at the renowned Edith Cowan Univeristy in Western Australian. he completed a BSc in Food Science and Health at the University of Limerick in Ireland, and a MSc (Human Nutrition) at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Today, we are talking about his latest research in the prevalence of disordered eating in the combat sports community. 

This paper brings to light some very serious issues within combat sports and this is a discussion that every athlete, coach and whoever is involved in the sport, should listen to.

In this episode, I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty, and we are recapping the last three UFC events that we have worked on UFC 284 in Perth, UFC 286 in London, and UFC 287 in Miami. 

We cover the unique challenges presented in each fight week and break down the strategies we used with Alex Volkanvoski, Leon Edwards, and Israel Adesanya during these weeks. 

In today's episode, I am talking with James Pieratt. He is a Mountain athlete, training coach, and researcher who participates in bear hunting, ultra-endurance running, and combat sports.


He is the owner of Wild Hunt Conditioning and holds the World Record for the longest Weighted Run at 116 miles.

We discuss his upbringing hunting and how that has translated to his physical capabilities, his experience breaking the world record for the longest weighted run, how he fuelled that venture, and how his training incorporates so many different disciplines.

Do you want to learn how to use Creatine to maximize your performance, health, and cognition? Then our new course ‘The Complete Guide to Creatine’ with Dr. Scott Forbes is for you!!

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In today's episode, Loz and I are discussing a monster feat that one of our TFD athletes is about to embark on; a 20km open water swim from Cottlesloe beach to Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth, Australia.

This is an iconic Australian sporting event but it presents some very unique challenges in terms of hydration and nutrition. Loz discusses the unique logistics of delivering food whilst swimming, the needs of athletes undergoing this, and her top tips for anyone looking to get the most out of their open water swims. 

Do you want to learn how to use Creatine to maximize your performance, health, and cognition? Then our new course ‘The Complete Guide to Creatine’ with Dr. Scott Forbes is for you!!

Use the link below to save over 45% on the course and learn about the world's most researched supplements by the world's foremost expert!

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n this episode, Jordi talks to world-leading Creatine expert, Dr. Scott Forbes, and they will be answering all of your questions about Creatine.

What is the best way to take it? What is the best type? Does it impact weight cutting? Should runners use it? Does it cause hair loss? What are the mental benefits?

All of these questions and more are covered!

Do you want to learn how to use Creatine to maximize your performance, health, and cognition? Then our new course ‘The Complete Guide to Creatine’ with Dr. Scott Forbes is for you!! 

Use the link below to save over 45% on the course and learn about the world's most researched supplements by the world's foremost expert!

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Jack and Jordi discuss the biggest things you need to know about training in Thailand when it comes to your Nutrition. 
They cover, hydration, appetite, the heat, supplements, eating out, and the costs of eating healthy in Thailand. 

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In the final episode of 2022, Jordi and Jack are answering your questions about the year that was. They discuss their biggest learnings, the strangest experience of the year, and what they have personally learned, and give insight into what is happening a TFD in the new year. 

TFD is launching a new High Performers program that is designed to teach you all of the same concepts that our High Performers in Sport, Business and Life use to excel in their given area. Head to the link below to sign up to the waitlist and get more information; 

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In this episode, Jack and Dojo are discussing their top tips to navigate the silly season while still hitting your health and fitness goals. They discuss everything from planning your meals, eating out when you can't measure, and the best mindsets to take to the table at Christmas lunch.

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Today, TFD Performance Dietitian, Lauren Nash is joined by one of our TFD Athletes, elite ultra-marathon runner, Toby Steele. 

Toby has just completed the mammoth Coast to Kosci Ultra Marathon which is a 242km race from the East Coast of Australia to the peak of its highest point, Mount Kosciusko. 

Loz and Toby recap the race, what went to plan, what did not, and how Toby went about fuelling such a massive effort across the 40 hours.