The APX Physiology Podcast

The APX Physiology Podcast

Hosted by: Chris Knott

Exploring how to achieve your greatest health, performance and mindset

Episodes

Ego, Business Development and Improving Your Opta Index

Season #1 Episode #151

Dan Reeve joins me for a reflection on the year that's been. He shares his thoughts on how our ego's impact our development and the business advice he'd give to his younger self when starting out in the industry.Ā 
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Maximising Cognitive Performance

Season #1 Episode #150

I'm joined by neuroscience enthusiast Sarah Steel to discuss the topic of maximising cognitive and brain performance.***Sarah is currently completing her PhD study into the effect of nutrition on Alzheimer's and we...
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Shoulder Pressing, Spinal Erectors & The Adductors

Season #1 Episode #149

In this solo episode I answer questions on:Internal rotation of the shoulder and what's needed for healthy overhead pressingHow we create space for internal rotation in the hipWhy people have difference sized spinal...
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Breathing, The Gait Cycle & Lunge Mechanics

Season #1 Episode #148

Alex joins me on the show to talk me through breathing mechanics, how the gait cycle impacts our movement quality and the intricacies behind exercise set up selection when doing lunges
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Weight training for females and training the pelvic floor

Season #1 Episode #147

Katie joins me on the show again to talk about pelvic floor training and how you can integrate it in to your training regime. We discuss the biomechanics of the hip and what goes on when we train and how breathing can...
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Breathing mechanics, movement assessments and rehab exercise prescription

Season #1 Episode #146

On this week's show I'm joined by the awesome Dr Jason St Clair to discuss breathing mechanics, whether we should worry about being assymetrical, how he assesses his clients and rehab exercise prescription for...
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Female physique prep, bodybuilding mindset and being an online coach

Season #1 Episode #145

Jay and I catch up with bodybuilding competitor and online coach Josh McHale to discuss programming and nutrition for female bikini athletes, bodybuilding prep and mindset plus the reality of being an online coach.Ā 
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Programme Design, Breathing and the Gait Cycle

Season #1 Episode #144

I discuss the factors I consider when designing a programme ranging from exercise selection, periodisation and tempo.***I then talk about a topic I've been asked a lot about recently, that of breathing and how it...
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Client set up processes, delivering the wow factor and imposter syndrome

Season #1 Episode #143

In episode #143 I discussHow to give your clients the wow factor and what I do during a new client set up. This covers questionnaires, screening process, goal setting and service expectationsThe difference between...
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Gen Pop Client Programme Considerations

Season #1 Episode #142

I talk about my biggest lessons from lockdown from a programme design perspective and what I'm doing differently now that gym's have re-opened.***I also discuss shoulder mechanics and different ways of thinking about...
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The Multi-faceted Approach To Pain Management

Season #1 Episode #141

Is addressing an injury as simple as visiting a practitioner and getting passive treatment? Aaron and I discuss this idea and delve in to how stress, recovery, nutrition and movement quality impact rehabilitation and...
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Habit Changes For Improving Sleep

Season #1 Episode #140

We all know sleep is important, but what's the best way to improve it? Supplements? Dark Rooms? Avoiding devices before bed? In this episode, I discuss how you can improve sleep with Strength and Conditioning coach...
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