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Embracing the Unknown with Solo Ocean Rower with Annasley Park
Former GB cyclist-turned-adventurer and solo ocean rower Annasley Park has built her life on the value of fortitude. In this episode of the Optimising Human...
The Future of Female Soldiers: Training, Nutrition, and Menstrual Health in Military Optimisation
In this episode, Dr Julie Greeves, principal physiologist for the British Army and expert in applied human physiology, shares groundbreaking research on female soldier health,...
Are You Born to Run on Less Sleep? A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Genes, Fatigue, and Practical Strategies for High-Stress Environments: With Dr Allison Brager
In this episode, Martin & JP talk to Dr Allison Brager, an active-duty Army officer and neuroscientist specialising in sleep and fatigue research.
Dr. Brager...
The Science of Mental Fatigue: Strategies for High Performance & Endurance with Prof Sam Marcora
Are you ready to unlock your full potential in high-demand situations?
Join hosts Martin Jones and Jonpaul Nevin on the Optimising Human Performance podcast as...
From SAS Operator to Psychologist: Harry Moffitt o
In this episode, we’re talking to Harry Moffitt – SAS veteran, psychologist & human performance consultant. The physical, psychological and social pillars of human performance...
Rebuilding After Catastrophe: The Power of Mindset, Sport, and Humour with Luke Sinnott
This special Christmas re-release revisits one of our most powerful conversations: Afghanistan veteran Luke Sinnott shares his extraordinary journey after losing both legs in an...
Fuel Like a Pro: Inside the Science of Performance Nutrition with Professor Javi Gonzalez
The Truth About Fueling for Performance from the former lead performance nutritionist with the INEOS Grenadiers pro cycling team.
Martin & JP talk to Professor...
Inside the UFC Performance Institute: Strength, Conditioning, and MMA with Dr Duncan French
What the UFC Performance Institute can teach coaches, fighters, and high‑stakes operators about training, recovery, and longevity.
In this episode of Optimising Human Performance, Martin...
The Psychology of Peak Performance: How to Deliver When It Really Counts with Dave Collins. Elite insights on psychological skills, adaptability, and the power of the brain in achieving excellence under pressure
Join hosts Martin Jones and Jonpaul Nevin for Series 3, Episode 4 of the Peak Potential podcast by OpHP (Optimal Human Performance). This episode features...
Building Resilient Athletes and Lasting Performance with Expert Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Tombs. How to Build Resilient, High-Performing Athletes Through Smarter Training and Coaching
How can athletes train smarter for long-term success? Performance coach Chris Tombs joins host Martin Jones to discuss how to build physically and psychologically resilient athletes. With more than...
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Why Optimising Human Performance
Hosted by Dr Martin I. Jones and Dr Jonpaul Nevin.
Martin I. Jones is a Sport and Exercise Psychologist and Sleep Specialist with more than 20 years of experience supporting athletes, coaches, military personnel and business leaders. Martin holds postgraduate degrees in sport and exercise psychology (MSc and PhD) from Loughborough University and in sleep medicine (MSc) from The University of Oxford, and has published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Following a career in academia, Martin served as Principal Advisor for Human Performance and Human Augmentation at the UK MOD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and represented the UK as the lead member on the NATO Human Factors and Medicine Panel. Martin has also contributed to several human performance programmes across UK defence and security and has served as the lead performance psychologist for an esteemed specialist military organisation.
Jonpaul Nevin is an Associate Professor in Human Performance and Health at Buckinghamshire New University and programme director of the Tactical Athlete Performance Centre (TAPC). Following 15 years in the British Army, which included service in the Corps of Royal Engineers and Royal Army Physical Training Corps, Jonpaul moved into Paralympic sport and coached successful athletes at Commonwealth, European, World, and Paralympic levels of competition. Jonpaul is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.