Average to Elite Podcast

S1 Ep13: What Your Training Is Really Missing! An Interview with Chris Lowe and Kieran O’Byrne

This week, I joined the Strength Catalyst, Kieran O'Byrne for an incredible episode on his 'Life After Sport' podcast to discuss one of the biggest things missing from an athletes life...
This show was packed full of highly effective strategies and nuggets that you can take away and implement into your own training to see immediate results in the way you look, feel and perform.
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can further help you:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/

S1 Ep12: 11 Highly Effective Strategies for Supercharged Sleep

In today’s episode, I cover one of the most important topics that consistently gets overlooked that can directly impact overall health and optimal performance.
It’s something so important that it should take up 1/3 of your lives…But with modern day living, your habits and behaviours play havoc with your ability to sleep properly where it’s posing a major threat to your well-being and sporting career.
Today, we look at 11 highly effective strategies to ensure you can fall asleep quicker, for a longer period of time and of a better quality – meaning you can always perform at your best on a daily basis.
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can further help you:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/

S1 Ep11: Inside The Athlete Mind with Neil Addington

Today we’re joined by Neil Addington who’s an incredible sports psychologist working in professional sport.
I invited Neil on the show to delve into the athletes mind so they can always perform at their best when it matters the most. To help unpack all this information, we covered the following questions:
Q1) What are the common psychological problemsathlete’s experiences? Day to day Vs competition.
Q2) If these problems aren’t resolved, what are the potential consequences to the athlete?
Q3) How can we identify these problems early? And If an athlete is struggling, what should he/she do?
Q4) How can athletes cope with performance fears?
Q5) How can athletes best mentally prepare for competition?
Q6) How can athletes best cope with pressure and develop emotional resilience?
Q7) How can athletes best prepare to ‘bounce back’ from a huge loss?
Q8) Injury plays a large physiological and psychological stress on an athlete, what advice could you provide to help an athletethrough this time?
Q9) For an athlete to go from average to elite, what are the 3 key things for them to focus on from a sports psychology perspective?
Needless to say there’s a wealth of information to be gained from today’s episode – you’d be crazy to miss this one!
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can further help you:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/

S1 Ep10: Becoming Elite with Brad Shields

This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by Brad Shields to discuss how he went from Average to Elite in the context of professional rugby.
Brad has gone from playing school boy rugby all the way through to playing for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby, Wasps Rugby in the English Premiership and has also played at the highest level by representing England.
I like to think that success leaves clues, so it was awesome to chat with Brad to see what it takes to play at the highest level – we covered everything from goal setting, mentally preparing for games, becoming an effective leader to overcoming setbacks.
Needless to say there’s a tonne of information you can pull from today’s podcast in your quest to be the best version of yourself.
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can help you with your athletic development and sports nutrition education:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/

S1 Ep9: Maximising Athletic Performance during Lockdown with Michael Main

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the awesome Michael Main to discuss how athletes can maximise their athletic performance during lockdown and how they can best prepare themselves for the return to sport.
Mike has a huge amount of knowledge and experience working with athletes as a strength and conditioning coach!
His CV speaks volumes of his impact with athletes – from working in the UK with English cricket/basketball and Wasps Rugby, to working with Sri Lanka cricket, cricket New South Wales, Hampshire cricket and his role as a performance coordinator for minor league baseball with the New York Mets.
Needless to say, if you’re an athlete who wants to take their athletic performance to the next level during lockdown – you need to hear what Mike has to say!
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can further help you:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/

S1 Ep8: Keeping Athletes Healthy with Dr Ralph Mitchell

In today's episode, I speak with Dr Ralph Mitchell about how we can keep you (the athlete) fit and healthy so you're available to play week in, week out and not having to miss vital training sessions or competitions due to illness.
Dr Ralph has a wealth of knowledge and experience working in professional sport by providing health care to some of the best athletes in the world. If you're an athlete that wants to perform at their best when it matters the most, staying healthy is going to be your biggest ally.
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can further help you:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/

S1 Ep7: Developing the Rugby Player with Dr Josh Darrall-Jones

In today's episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Dr Josh Darrall-Jones to talk about how we can best develop rugby players from a strength and conditioning perspective.
Josh not only carries out and contributes to the research that shapes our recommendations, but also works within pro rugby as a strength and conditioning coach.
In this episode, we cover everything from the key characteristics a rugby players needs to have to thrive at the highest level, to minimising risk of injury and what the process looks like in taking a rugby player from average to elite (i.e. school rugby all the way through to the international stage).
If you're an athlete or S&C coach that works in team sports, you'll need to grab a coffee and a notepad for this one.
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can further help you:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/

S1 Ep6: How to Fix a Broken Diet

Today's episode aims to give you a really good insight into my thought process when auditing an athletes diet (and how I can fix it if it's broken).
I introduce the six key areas an athlete needs to be aware of and the system I use to evaluate what's working, what's not working and what's the best way to fix this.
I always say, for every issue, there's an intervention....and it all start with being self aware!
If you took any value away from this week's episode, don't forget to share and subscribe!
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can further help you:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/

S1 Ep5: The Athletes Supplement Checklist

In today's episode, we delve into the one percenters.
These are your cherry on top of the cake strategies.
These are the things that athletes love to talk about. And yep, you've guessed it...
These are your supplement strategies for both health and optimal performance.
In this episode, I cover what research shows to be most beneficial, including all the juicy details of how much to take and when to take for maximum effect.
If you took any value away from this week's episode, don't forget to share and subscribe!
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can further help you:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/

S1 Ep4: For the Love of Carbs

'If you feel fit enough but can't perform at your best, then it's your nutrition'
In this weeks episode, we learn exactly why this is. i.e. why you start strong in your sessions, events and games, but then fade very quickly and can't maintain your work capacity or have the ability to demonstrate your full athletic ability.
And by reading the title, you may have guessed what it's all about...
For the love of carbs!
If you took any value away from this week's episode, don't forget to share and subscribe!
P.S. Whilst you're here, there's 3 ways I can further help you:
1) If you're an athlete who wants to eat right to be at your best when it matters the most, check out my 3 month online Athlete Coaching Programme >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/onlinenutrition/
2) If you’re a coach who can’t guarantee results but wants to inspire change into the lives of your athletes, a coach that’s overwhelmed with the plethora of information available and shy away when getting asked questions about nutrition, my 6 month online sports nutrition education and mentorship programme is for you >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/informed-coach/
3) If you're an athlete or coach who's fed up of the boring 'healthy eating' and want time efficient, mouth watering, performance enhancing recipes, the Athlete Cook Book has you covered >>> https://chrislowenutrition.com/cookbook/