My Athletic Compendium

Max has entered into the Copenhagen Marathon 2025! What does that entail? Getting over tendonitis and the long slog that is training for a Marathon! James talks about the nutrition and how that looks throughout training and race day.

This episode we talk about the training & nutrition required in the off-season and what in particular you should focus on, or whether you should actually use it for some time off! Find out in this episode. Give the podcast a like if you enjoyed!

Max started a run club and now everyone else is doing the same. Is he a trend setter or is it just a growing sport?

This has been in the media a lot recently with influencers promoting it to get in with the trend without sharing it's harmful side effects. Is it just another fad?

We have touched on the importance of recovery before - but what can you practically do in your routine to gain the benefits of your training?

We all have aspirations to achieve certain goals. But, by not defining them effectively or outlining the steps to achieve them, we're just setting ourselves up for failure. In this episode, James reveals his secrets to achieving success and provides easy strategies you can implement.

Hyrox is a hugely popular sport at the minute. We talk about how to train for one and how to tailor your nutrition as well. Maybe we should do a parter Hyrox together. What do you think?

Training and nutrition around Christmas and New Year! Should you feel guilty for eating and drinking more around Christmas?

This episode we talk about how to prepare for a Half Marathon and the possible challenges to overcome!

In our eyes it's the best supplement for sports performance out there. Listen in for more information on Creatine supplementation! 

Listen in for a real, honest opinion of what it's like to start your own Personal Training business. The difficulties, TOXICITY and the amazing benefits of being in the industry.

It's the lates craze. Everyone is running. But everyone seems to be making the same mistake! Learn what that mistake is by tuning into this episode!

Everyone is wearing a Whoop recovery tracker. Hear what its all about and whether it's worth it!

It's that time of year! Rugby Sevens is a growing sport and also very popular for spectators. Learn everything there is to know about nutrition and strength & conditioning around Rugby Sevens!

Welcome to Season 2 of My Athletic Compendium!This season we will be having topical episodes as well as guests! This episode we talk about the growing sport, Mixed Martial Arts. Give us a follow:Instagram: @myathleticcompendium

Season 1 brought us the basics to strength & conditioning and nutrition.Season 2 will support guests coming on from athletes, to coaches, with some topical episodes in between. We are very excited about season 2 so please share the hype by recommending our podcasts and sharing our posts on social media!

BMI - What is it? Why is it a pretty terrible metric to use? This episode covers it.Check us out on Instagram:@myathleticcompendium@peak_athletic_performance@jamesweeksrd

This is our second part to Injuries. This episode we talk about coming out in injury and the pressures of coming back early. Check out part 1 first:Injuries Part 1

Injuries. Such a large part of sport and something that will inevitably happen in your career. This is why we have split the episode into two parts. Part 1 - what can you do while injured to keep you moving forward and tips on how to look after your mental health while being injured.Part 2 - pressure on returning from injury and how to deal with it.

Sleep is THE most important recovery opportunity. Listen to find out how to take full advantage!

We know we probably shouldn't drink alcohol, but what is it about alcohol that hinders our performance? and are there any benefits to it? Find out in this episode of My Athletic Compendium.

What causes our rises and falls in motivation? Find out by listening to this episode.

Is the SMART acronym (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time) actually effective for setting targets? We aren't so sure.Listen to get some tips on how to set better targets as a sports person.

You would be surprised how much being dehydrated can affect your performance! Take a listen to find out some interesting facts on hydration.

Have you ever wondered how much rest to give yourself between training muscle groups? Have you ever wondered why you never feel at your full potential, despite training really frequently and well? Or training consistently without seeing results?This could be due to poor frequency in training each muscle group. Too much or too little in a space of time can cause overtraining/lack of recovery or missing the window of adaptation. Both causes are from missing the Supercompensation!Listen to find out more! Hit us up on instagram:@myathleticcompendiumhttps://www.instagram.com/myathleticcompendium/

Although Aerobic Fitness isn't the most vital for team sport performance, it still have a very big part to play in durability of a performance.Give us a follow on instagram @myathleticcompendium

Force x Velocity = Power.In this episode, you will find out why power is useful, and how to train it. 

Definitely one of the most important types of fitness for team sport players. Also, one of the most disgusting types of training you can do. Learn why this is true and how to apply it into your training to improve your performance.

Listen to Max chew James' ear off about how to improve Speed & Acceleration, one of the most under coaches aspects of sport performance, despite being probably the most important!

We are by no means experts on mental health. But this episode sees us talk about how the social aspect of sport has affected our mental health in a positive way.Also, expect some other random chat. We went a bit off cuff...

You'd do anything you could to stop yourself from getting injured, no?This podcast aims to teach you what injury prevention is and how it can help you spend less time injured, and more time playing the sport you love.Please check out our instagram:myathleticcompendiumpeak_athletic_performancejamesweeksrd

In popular demand. This episode applies to people with small and large weight loss journey's. "Toning up" or health and life changing weight loss. So listen up, this will help no end!

Finally! Somehow in our madness we "misplaced" this episode so had to re-record it several episodes later. Here it is. There is a lot of disinformation around ketogenic diet and carbohydrates as a whole. So this episode, you will learn all about them and how it will impact your performance.

Which work and which are a waste of time?This episode teaches you what supplements you should take and which you should avoid. Check out our previous episodes on My Athletic Compendium!

Possibly one of the most important aspects to sport is strength. Listen to hear the basics to strength training.

This is the one you've all been waiting for. How to get big. Who cares about performance when you have a massive Lat spread?Joking. But of course, having muscle mass can be desirable, especially in contact sports. This podcast aims to teach you the best ways to help you along the way. 

This episode covers after exercise recovery and nutrition which helps you get more sessions in, to progress faster!This is an area which is massively neglected that is possibly one of the most important aspects of your training. So listen up, recommend to a friend, and let us know what you think!

Who knew nutrition within an exercise session was a thing? Orange slice at half time anyone?

Last week we spoke about Pre Exercise Preparation in terms of warming up and prepping your body to lift as effectively as possible. This week, we speak about how to best fuel yourself for exercise, to get the best performance gains. If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a share on social media!Instagram: @myathleticcompendium

A week off posting starts us with Pre Exercise Preparation. This week, we talk about routines you can do to before you exercise to prepare you for optimal performance and prevention of injury. Listen, like and share. We appreciate it a lot.

This episode you'll be with James. You will be learning why fat is so important in your diet, but in the right quantity and  the right type. This is one of the most misunderstood macronutrients, so listen up!

Protein! The most important macronutrient to gain muscle, maximise strength gains, and improve recovery. We have had great feedback from the last few episodes. So if you have enjoyed it, please follow our instagram (@myathleticcompendium) and share our posts!

Episode 2 is for the newbies. This episode contains tips and advice for those who want to begin their athletic training. If you aren't confident in beginning your journey or just want some advice on how to lift effectively, listen to this episode to follow the compendium. 

Energy. Without it, we couldn't survive. So where does it come from? How can we use it to help our performance? What happens when we under fuel? Find out in this episode of My Athletic Compendium.

Welcome to My Athletic Compendium! A podcast created to take you through everything that is exercise and nutrition. We are James & Max, two professionals in our field. James is a Registered Nutritionist  who has a degree in Nutrition and works in the NHS. He has also worked privately with athletes to help make weight for competition, improve health and also get the best out of their performance. Max is a Strength & Conditioning coach and Online S&C Coach. He has a degree in Sport & Health Science and worked with GB athletes, professional Rugby players and also amateur sports players.Whether you're an athlete or just looking to become a healthier person, enjoy learning through our podcast.This is My Athletic Compendium.