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Elite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 66 - WE WON INDY 500! + there was an F1 triple header & your back pain is NOT caused by your weak core.A jam-packed episode as EFPT keeps up the record of winning or scoring a podium with every single driver, athlete, team or organisation they work with. Another win in Indycar and a podium in GT3 and British Superbikes. Brad & Matt also discuss how best to maximise performance during a triple header, which you can apply to everyday life and work, and they dive into the latest research that tackles the age-old argument of whether your core strength matters when it comes to low back pain. Check it out to find out if it does.2025-06-0729 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 65 - IMOLA GRAND PRIX, INDY 500 and another Rookie in F1.In this episode of the Elite Formula Physio and Training podcast, hosts Bradley Scanes and Matt discuss various aspects of motorsports, including the emotional impact of recent tragedies in bike racing, the physical and mental preparations required for racing, insights from recent F1 races, the challenges faced by rookie drivers, and the unique demands of the Imola circuit and the Indy 500. They emphasise the importance of fitness, consistency, and coping strategies in high-pressure racing environments.2025-05-1826 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 64 - Back with a bang!! F1, Marathon Race Strategy & How to Recover from 26.2!The boys are back from a break of travel before the next block picks up. They deep dive the last few races, give their opinion on who already has the edge in the Drivers championship from a Sports Psychology point of view! But the biggest race of this week is the London Marathon! And the key…race strategy. Good luck everyone! And then they deep dive on how to recover post running 26.2. Enjoy!2025-04-3028 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 63 - Liams out! First 2 races, EFPTs podium success and tapering for the Marathon.What is going on at Red Bull in the year of the rookies? What a first couple of races, and how are they holding up? The boys dive into the sports psychology of it all, and what it actually takes to be a performance coach in F1, and Yuki’s tremendous turnaround. At the end of the day, everyone can be the same physical fitness, it’s the mental game that makes the difference. And talking physical fitness, it’s taper time for the London Marathon, which so many people get wrong! 3 weeks to recover from post 20 miles…...2025-03-3131 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 62 - How to make the Marathon start line with any injury and 7 weeks to go.Runners, this is the podcast for you! If you are struggling with an injury and leading into an event like the upcoming London Marathon, here is your 5-point plan to success: make that start line and have the experience of a lifetime! This can be applied to any running injury or event - we've got you.The boys also dive into the current F1 testing and recovery methods, such as massage and blood flow restriction that drivers may be using.2025-03-0626 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 61 - F1 is Back! Testing. Testing.What’s new, what’s old and what do drivers, physios, performance coaches and teams need to do over these next 3 days. Bahrain testing is underway, and the boys delve into the key things that drivers would have been preparing for leading into the testing days, and what they and their performance coaches need to work on when there from warm up regime to getting to know the dynamics of the team. Plenty to get right, ready for Round 1! It’s also the year of the Rookie, and having worked...2025-02-2823 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 60 - 12 weeks to the London Marathon, skiing, skiing injuries and should you wear a knee supportThe boys have no motorsport to talk about this week so hit the right tune by discussing the upcoming London Marathon and deep-diving into Skiing preparation and skiing injuries. In particular, it is important to look at the knee, injuries that can occur, how to reduce the chance, how to bulletproof yourself if you have had a previous injury, or whether or not you should brace the knee.2025-02-1232 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 59 - 2 Races, 2 Podiums, losing a 24 hour race by 1.3 seconds and Ski season is here!The boys are back after failing to record in the back of a trunk in Daytona! But racing season is well and truly underway and a P1 and P2 from the first two trips is a great starting return. They discuss joining a new team, integrating both themselves and the driver, preparing drivers, engineers, mechanics and the rest of the team for racing 24 hours and reviewing that, and introducing skiing season, how to prepare and what to look out for. Jam-packed one this week. Enjoy!2025-02-0229 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 58 - 2025 Run Goals. How to get at them, and if you are running London training should have started a week ago!F1 pre-season might be starting but many people have big running goals this year as we complete the first week of 2025. The boys delve into how to start it all. They discuss running trainers, how to pick them, their favourites and what race shoes are. They discuss kit, watches, heart monitors, how to plan your training week and what to include and also how to stay injury-free as you build yourself towards the big day. And finally how to maximise your training approach to nutrition, hydration and pacing to maximise your result and your time on Marathon day. Jammed...2025-01-1042 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 57 - Goal setting, finding your why, and F1 pre-season!Happy New Year! The boys are back with a great one, delving into how to set yourself up to win in 2025 with goal setting, breaking it down and finding your why so that you stick to it, measure it and smash it. They go through their own goals, give some hints on what they will be doing in Motorsport next year and recap what was an exciting end of the season, exploring their best races but also the human performance challenges on not just the drivers but the teams as well.
For help with...2025-01-0330 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 56 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Constructors Championship Finale & Brad’s Mentorship 2.0Well here we are. The final race of the season and it just feels like yesterday we were doing the season preview. Brad and Matt recap the last couple of weeks, when the Championship was won, what made the difference, and preview what to expect of another Championship fight this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
Brad then discusses the new mentorship, launched today with a £50 discount for any early adapters (code: CSPEARLY2025). Designed to give you the blueprint to do what these boys do.2024-12-0722 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 55 - Brazilian Grand Prix ChaosAnd the Champion being the Champion. Flexibility and adaptability, one of Brad’s favourite sayings and boy has Max got that. The boys dive into the stresses and strains of the Performance Coaches role during multiple Red Flags and how the times schedule and day changes could have impacted on the drivers. They also dive into the FREE PHYSIO offering at EFPT at the moment and why people often fail at their rehab and recovery. It’s a good one!!2024-11-0920 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 54 - Austin fun and the Mexican Grand PrixWell what a race that was, with Brad in the grandstands Max held off Lando to collect valuable championship points! Hear the boys lowdown on that as well as a preview of what the drivers will be experiencing as the F1 circus heads to Mexico City from sustained G-force to competing at altitude, and how every team is getting their human performance wrong….and that’s not just the drivers! Enjoy.2024-10-2622 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 53 - United States Grand Prix & Sprint Race Mindset ShiftBrad gives us a quick update in his trip to Austin, previews the United States Grand Prix and the Circuit of the Americas and deep dives into the mental flip flop that is the new Sprint Qualy, Sprint Race, Qualifying, Race structure.2024-10-1907 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 52 - World Mental Health Day, Injuries and recovery and How To Train Through the Winter.Brad shares a spontaneous chat with Jonny Wilkinson about his struggles, winning, losing, injuries and feeling fulfilled. One not to miss….and if you are struggling reach out to the boys it’s not all about the Physical.
They discuss multiple injuries including one British Superbike rider who is back riding after a big crash 4 weeks ago and how they feel they can get anyone back in any timeframe. Bold.
And then Matt shares the secrets from the upcoming blog on how to train through the winter, how to stay...2024-10-1125 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 51 - The final race countdown, why are you not running when injured? And the graphite hat that is taking running and triathlon by storm!6 races to go. Brad heading for his last working race of the year, and Matt has 2 left. Where did that year go!!
Brad’s knee is on the mend and the boys get into how he is still able to run 10km runs during his rehab and discuss how you can to!! Injury doesn’t need to stop you.
And what is this hat or headband that Triathletes and Runners are now wearing? Graphite? Could this be integrated into motorsport for hot conditions? Exciting times, Brad needs to do some investigating with his athlete Lucy!!2024-10-0520 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 50 - Singapore recap…..why were drivers struggling so much!? How to assess and rehab a knee injury and a look to Berlin Marathon.We know Singapore is hot, we know Singapore is humid, we know Singapore is on the calendar every year. So why were some drivers struggling more than in years gone by? Brad and Matt dive into it with their own thoughts as well as taking a look at how they would assess a knee injury and come to the diagnosis of a medial meniscal injury and how to structure the objective markers and rehab criteria moving forward. And they take a look towards the fastest of the 6 major marathons, we will see another World Record drop and what do...2024-09-2732 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 49 - The Championship Fight becomes a dog fight... Singapore Grand Prix, Knee Meniscus Injuries and Whoop band disgust.What an episode this week! Baku had it all and now we go to the heat of Singapore, the Marina Bay Circuit, arguably the toughest race of the year for F1 drivers and staff. Yes great Satay, but also humidity of 80% and temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius across a race that last 2 hours!
How to drivers cope, how do they prepare and what can we expect as 8 drivers head into the race thinking they can win it.
The boys also start to delve into Brad’s injury. Medial meniscus injury of...2024-09-2435 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 48 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a title race heating up and Matt’s own race and how to complete an Ironman.It promises to be a tight one this weekend! Qualy couldn’t be closer on a circuit that is high jeopardy and physically demanding. Close walls, high speed and lot’s of concentration needed. Listen in to see who the boys think will stick it in the wall!
And we also have a title fight on our hands. Hear what Brad thinks about Max, Red Bull and where the mindset needs to shift to.
Ironman 70.3 ticked off for Matt, he takes us through he’s top tips for training for an Ironman, and one race day as...2024-09-1431 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 47 - Grazie mille Italia. Last year setting records, this year it’s going to be close! Who’s going to win the Italian Grand Prix and why do Athletes recover from injury quicker!Just Brad this week as Matt has his own race week to contend with in Austria! Follow him on the Ironman app. In the meantime, we have the second F1 race after summer break in Monza and with the competition levels at it’s highest since that famous 2021 season it is all to play for in both Championships as Mcclaren are hot on the heels of Red Bull Racing. Brad dives into Monza and the physical and mental demands of the Temple of Speed, and then takes us through why athletes recover and heal from injuries quicker than us!! On...2024-09-0122 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 46 - F1 is BACK! PREMIER LEAGUE is BACK. And could this be the first race Brad is longing to be back at!!! Yes….it’s the DUTCH GRAND PRIX.Summer break is officially over and we are back racing in Zandvoort at the Dutch Grand Prix. A special place that will always be close to Brad’s heart. Hear what the boys think of who could win, who could challenge and what demands will be on the drivers as they navigate and physically and mentally demanding track! And the Premier league is back also! Who you got the win? And who will suffer the most with injuries this year. Last years Match day 1 was chaos for injuries, was it the same this year, or are clubs getting better at...2024-08-2119 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 45 - Winning Habits & Is it Ice Baths or Hot Baths that really help?Summer break is almost over in motorsport but wow what a spectacle of the Olympics we just had! Brad and Matt talk about friends of the pod going at it in Basketball from Team USA and South Sudan, and some of the other tremendous stories that came from Paris. And with that they delve into what it takes to reach the Olympics (most people in the UK think they could in 4 years time), the habits that you need and the habits that can help you achieve anything in life.
And then the big debate...2024-08-1721 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 44 - CHAOS AT THE HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX, WHO’S LOOKING FOR RESOLVE IN SPA and HOW TO STAY FIT IN THE SUMMER HOLSWow what a race, and what is going on in F1 at the moment. Brad and Matt delve into the Hungarian Grand Prix and the implications for the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, who will want to put things right and what the track holds for the drivers. An amazing track, best track run of the year, tough but tremendous views which also make for great racing both physically and mentally. Plenty of overtakes to over course….who could forget Max’s surge from P15!!
The boys then cover how to stay fit on your summer holidays, whilst away...2024-07-2419 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 43 - HUNGARIAN GP PREVIEW, HOLES IN SOCKS AND PICKLE JUICEBrad and Matt return after flights broke their flow already. But they were on form to review the British Grand Prix, what’s going on with Lando Norris and look ahead to the Monaco without the walls in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
They also reflect on England's loss to Spain in Euro 2024 final and the Sport Science and Performance questions that arose from the England’s players holes in their socks and their consumption of pickle juice. Does it prevent injury? Does it prevent cramp. Dive in and get the boys viewpoint! 2024-07-1819 minElite Formula PT PodcastWELL THAT WAS INTERESTING!!! Austria GP recap, a BIG SILVERSTONE BRITISH GP PREVIEW, Triathlon training and nutrition and THE BEST EXERCISES for LOW BACK PAINThe boys jammed packed this one as they analyse the moves between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Austria and give their views on what could be the start of a great rivalry. They preview the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend …. could we get fireworks from Holland v England again??
They discuss the nuances of a heavy training load particularly in Triathlon and the need for a good nutritional structure to fuel and dive into new low back pain research which suggests exactly what we need to do to get our low back pain better. WE...2024-07-1822 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 41 - What we learnt at Le Mans 24 hour race and Austrian Grand Prix Preview......and all else Motorsport round up that we missed whilst travelling and Matt’s tips for triathlon training whilst travelling.
Brad and Matt discuss the Le Mans 24 hour race, how they prepared and how they worked through it. Impressive from all involved. They also review the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, in the middle of a triple header which will test F1 Drivers physically and mentally in an F1 season which is starting to get very exciting! They catch up on what they missed and Matt takes us through his Ironman Triathlon Prep! One not to miss! Good to...2024-07-0321 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 40 - MONACO GRAND PRIX WEEK! Imola review, Monaco preview & Triathlon injuries.Brad and Matt are back from their travels on a busy weekend for the EFPT team with athletes all over the world. But they are back in time to preview the Monaco Grand Prix, with Brad attending his first-ever race and not working! The jewel in the crown as it is referred to can be a physically and mentally demanding race in different ways to what we normally see. They also start their series on Triathlon injuries, scoping out the top 5 injuries that Triathletes experience. Stay tuned on socials for plenty of behind-the-scenes Monaco Grand Prix content.2024-05-2325 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 39 - MIAMI GP PREVIEW. FAST, TECHNICAL, PHYSICAL. THE MOMENT OF 2023 SEASON, so what will 2024 bring.Brad and Matt are right in the thick of the motorsport season now, and this is the one race Brad is a little bit jealous of missing. The Miami Grand Prix!!! Fun from start to finish….is probably the reason why so may people have headed out so early “jet lag planning”. The track offers up some unique features, requiring a good level of fitness to tolerate the heat and humidity, and good level of strength to tolerate the physical demand of the corners and speed of the circuit. Couple with it being a street circuit, high jeopardy and lots o...2024-05-0316 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 38 - CHINA GP AND LONDON REVIEW. How to recover from a marathon. And how to train for next year!Brad and Matt dive into an exciting Chinese Grand Prix even with an enviable result, and Brad gives advice to the rest of the field on how to stop Max!
The boys then discuss the best way for those heroes who ran the London marathon to recover. And then the best way to start training for a marathon if you are going to attempt one next! It could be a lot different to what you think! Enjoy!2024-05-0122 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 37 - The Chinese Grand Prix is back!! And the boys are going racing!Brad and Matt have a busy weekend ahead! Not only is the Chinese Grand Prix that is back on the F1 calendar after a 5 year hiatus but Brad is off the Imola for the WEC 6 hour race and Matt is off to Navarro for round 1 of the British Superbikes. The boys dive into a review of the Physical and mental demands of the Shanghai International circuit, a 6 hour race, and the Superbikes. And quick glance at the last Padel injury!2024-05-0119 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 36 - Japanese Grand Prix Preview, GT Cup Racing & Padel LegBrad and Matt are together at the airport (just before they run to board) and together on track this weekend at Paul Ricard. But find a time before jetting off to talk all things Suzuka, GT4 racing and the differences in Physical demand, and continuing through their Padel injuries hitting up Padel leg….do you know what that is?2024-04-1113 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 35 - Travelling to Japan, How to work through a race weekend, and Padel Shoulder InjuriesBrad and Matt sit down ahead of the Easter weekend and a busy period of upcoming motorsport travel for the boys to discuss the F1 Paddock travelling to Japan for the Japanese Grand Prix. They also delve into how they work through a race weekend with their drivers from a point of view of building up nutrition and hydration in the days leading up to the race weekend, planning sleep and meals when you get their, warm up and recovery in between sessions and mental prep. They then finish of with the contentious topic of Padel injury number 5...2024-04-1130 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 34 - Australian Grand Prix, Superbike testing, Triathlon T100 and Padel Plantar FasciitisBrad and Matt have been busy! From GT cup testing, to Superbike testing to Triathlon they have covered a wide breadth of athletic endeavours this week! But still found time to jump on a pod and discuss the physically and mentally demanding Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne and the next part of their Padel Injury series - this time on Plantar Fascia pain, so if you are getting pain on the underside of your foot or heel then this is the one for you! They also give a great insight into the re-testing structure for motorsport athletes.2024-03-2631 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 33 - Bahrain and Saudi review - the physically and mentally demanding Saudi GP preview, and Low Back Pain in Padel and how to overcome.Motorsport is well and truly kicking off! The boys are here there and everywhere as they cover Formula Series, GT Cup for Porsche and McClaren Series, WEC Series, and British Superbikes this year. But they had time to stop over for a podcast and review last week's races and how the youngest British driver ever in F1 coped. They also continued their Padel injury series and tackled low back pain. Jam-packed episode!2024-03-1721 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 32 - Race Week 1! Testing review, Bahrain GP R1 preview & Padel Knee Injuries...Brad and Matt discuss F1 testing, the physical toll and/or preparation of so many laps for drivers in testing. They look ahead to the first race this week in Bahrain and also the first races in the GT Cup series and reveal where they are off to next as they are now covering drivers and riders across four motorsport series. And then to continue the growing love for Padel they drop an insight into Padel-related knee injuries and what to do should they occur! One not to miss.2024-02-2723 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 31 - Sports Jobs on Offer! Brad’s mentorship, Matt’s Olympic preparation & Padel injuriesBrad and Matt cover a ton as they talk through Brad’s upcoming Sport’s mentorship programme which starts in 4 weeks and aims to build you into a complete sports practitioner ready for the world of working in professional sport. Matt take us through the Olympic prep for Team GB’s gymnastic squad and the Paris Olympics 2024 draws ever closer and a small recap of F1 pre-season as F§ testing draws ever near.
The boys then talk at length of about Padel injuries. A hot topic at the moment given it’s the fastest growing s...2024-02-2032 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 30 - We’re back! Pre-season, testing, and where is Brad heading back racing???Brad and Matt return after an extended Christmas break as Brad settles into his new life working with multiple athletes across multiple sports BUT….he is back travelling to a race next week! And Matt has been testing motorsport athletes with his new London-based testing day to assess fitness, strength, movement, physio, psychology and mindset of drivers and bikers, a must for anyone wanting to get ready for the demands of their category.
The boys delve into the testing protocol and how they train their athletes throughout the preseason breaking it down into the di...2024-01-2416 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 29 - Brad’s reasons for leaving F1. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix recap and the off-season. And pre-season testing British Superbikes!Brad starts with an emotional recap of a big decision which shook the F1 world the Monday morning after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Brad and Matt dive into that final race and how that went down, with Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen topping off the most dominant year in F1 ever. And the boys talk new endeavours and discuss the pre-season testing they are already doing getting riders ready for British Superbike competition.2023-12-0724 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 28 - Breaking more records and Viva Las VegasBrad and Matt recap the Mexican Grand Prix and the Brazilian Grand Prix, more wins for Max, and more records broken. They look at what the track specifications of Brazil brought for the drivers from the Physical demand of one of the oldest and historically most feared circuits - of course, they break down the upcoming spectacle in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The first time ever in Las Vegas, what the timings and time zone look like for Jet Lag and personnel working in F1 and what the spider pig track will bring in terms of physical and...2023-11-1820 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 27 - 50 career wins and counting! An exciting US Grand Prix, Mexico preview and how to prepare for altitude...Brad and Matt look back at the success they’ve had over the past 4 years, recap the US Grand Prix which was challenging in many ways for the drivers and teams, and look ahead to the challenges Mexico brings, most notably dealing with competing at altitude for both drivers and cars. And they take a deep dive into how you can prepare to deal with altitude.2023-10-2517 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 26 - 3 TIME WORLD CHAMPION. Qatar heat and what happened to the drivers, and the US Grand PrixBrad and Matt look back at Max Verstappen picking up his 3rd World Drivers Championship in a row. What it takes to maintain that consistency and deliver results week after week, session after session. They also look back at what happened in the Qatar Grand Prix with drivers not ending the race, ending up in hospital and generally really suffering in the Middle Eastern heat. And of course, they look ahead to a fun weekend in Austin with the track characteristics of the United States Grand Prix and what challenges lie ahead for drivers here.2023-10-2323 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 25 - Constructors Championship done. Next up, Drivers Championship. Qatar Grand Prix. Let’s go!Brad and Matt get into what it takes to become a constructors champion. Recap the Japanese Grand Prix and look ahead to the physical and heat-demanding track that the Lusail circuit is going throw up. Along with a look at how Brad and Max prepare for a first shot at retaining the driver's world championship.
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2023-10-0620 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 24 - Singapore GP mistakes, and opportunity awaits Red Bull at the Japanese GPBrad and Matt dissect the Singapore Grand Prix, why certain mistakes may have been made, and look ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix, what awaits the Drivers on a fast, technical and Physical track. A track which has the highest average G-Force of any circuit on the calendar so we best be ready. A big opportunity to take the Constructors Championship as well for Red Bull Racing.2023-09-2121 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 23 - The Singapore Slinger. Heat, Satay & Opportunity...Brad & Matt look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix. The physical and mental demands it will place on the drivers with the heat, the humidity, the technicality of the track and racing under the lights for a long time! Plus what it takes to prepare for this, how the drivers will work there way through the race weekend to stay hydrated and cool, and how the team are feeling.2023-09-1521 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 22 - 10 wins in a row! Dutch GP, Italian GP and hand fractures.Brad and Matt delve into the history-making record that has just been set. Recap both the Dutch and Italian Grand Prix and how that record was achieved, along with the track specifications of the historic track that is Monza. They discuss Alpha Tauri’s current driver line-up, what a junior driver needs to do stepping into F1 and how long it might take Daniel to get from his hand fracture...2023-09-0826 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 21 - The Dutch Grand Prix Preview - ZandvoortBest event of the year? Tricky track physically and mentally for drivers, especially after a break? And what about those fans? Brad & Matt dissect this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix from the track to the beach to the nearby city and everything that it involves. Will Brad attempt to run that banking again…..?
Formula 1 Summer Break is over people. Let’s go!2023-08-2419 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 20 - Summer Training, Free Programmes, How we Assess and the Best Exercise for Everyone!Brad and Matt welcome you back after the Formula 1 summer break as training for Drivers begins again as we head into the second half of the season and the upcoming Grand Prix. They discuss what summer break training looks like, the free F1 summer programme on offer, how they assess and help people with injury and training programmes at Elite Formula Physio and Training, and the best exercise for everyone!2023-08-2226 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 19 - Hungary GP Recap, Belgium GP Preview & Summer Training CampBrad and Matt discuss the happenings of the Hungarian Grand Prix and a new Red Bull Racing record! Then we look ahead to what is going to be a wet, wet Belgium Grand Prix and delve deep into why this track is an F1 driver's favourite circuit.
They then discuss the best ways to stay fit and healthy through the summer break, your summer holiday and what they and F1 drivers will be up to.2023-07-2828 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 18 - Hungarian GP Preview and get your neck pain better...Brad and Matt take a look ahead to a jam-packed weekend full of racing with the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, a track termed Monaco without the walls and what that has in store for the drivers from a physical, technical and psychological point of view. They then cover the specifics of how to get your neck pain better, what treatment might help and what exercises can be good for rehabilitation.2023-07-2031 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 17 - Austria, Silverstone, Red Bull Winning & Neck PainIt’s been a busy couple of weeks but Brad and Matt are back to chew over the results from Austria and Silverstone, how the races went down, how the track limit saga in Austria could have impacted drivers psychologically in the car and the track specifications of a physically demanding Silverstone circuit. They discuss Red Bull's continued good form and take a deep dive into neck pain for everyone, looking at drivers and why they might get pain but also the general population, you and me and why we might get neck pain, possible causes and how it ca...2023-07-1537 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 16 - Canada, Austria, Cool Down Room Insights and Exercising in the Heat!Brad and Matt recap a Canada race that put the pressure on the bodies of the drivers and preview how Austria might do the same with a fast and technical track and more rain on the way! There are some great insights from the cool-down room with the top 3 drivers post Canada and some great tips on exercising and running in the heat.2023-06-2826 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 15 - Canada Grand Prix Preview and how to get rid of your back pain!Brad and Matt discuss the physical and mental demands of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, and what the drivers will be experiencing on their necks, back and legs. And then they wrap up their low back pain series and deep dive into how to treat low back pain, what stages of rehabilitation need to be gone through to get over low back pain and some of their top exercises for improving low back pain.2023-06-1537 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 14 - Monaco, Barcelona. Back to Back Wins!Brad and Matt recap all the action from the Monaco and Spanish Grand Prix’s with a good look at the physical and mental components needed to tackle Monaco in the wet and the new layout of the Barcelona circuit and how the drivers fared with their necks.2023-06-0822 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 13 - Monaco Preview….a different challenge, & Low back pain assessmentBrad and Matt look ahead to this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, the race everyone wants to be at! And what it has in store for the drivers, how might they prepare differently for a different sort of challenge to a normal track that we go to. They then dive into how low back pain can be assessed, the questions asked and the movements and tests that can be completed to determine the source of your pain.2023-05-2531 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 12 - On the grid, Miami Recap and Low Back PainBrad and Matt discuss the ins and outs of the new introductions on the grid, the impact on the drivers and what a performance coach does in the lead up to the driver getting in the car. They recap Miami and Brad's jet lag mistake and then take a deep dive into what will be part 1 of low back, the types, the causes and why it has the highest rate of injury in Formula 1 and Motorsport...2023-05-1233 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 11 - Miami Heat, Time Zone Shifting, Baku and Super bikes!Brad and Matt discuss all things Miami, what the drivers are going to have to deal with in the heat and humidity and how this effects the body, how performance coaches will prepare them over the race weekend to adapt and the track specifics of this temporary high-speed technical street circuit. There’s also a recap on Baku and some discussion about EFPT’s new venture into British Super Bikes.2023-05-0420 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 10 - It’s Race Week 4 and we’re heading to BakuBrad and Matt discuss what Baku City Circuit is going to hold for Drivers this weekend. How the street circuit is one of the trickiest on the Formula 1 calendar and how best drivers and performance coaches work to prepare for it. Follow Elite Formula Physio & Training here...2023-04-2720 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 09 - F1 break & neck training, injury and painBrad and Matt catch up on what they’ve been up to during the F1 break and how drivers are utilising the time to get ready for a busy upcoming part of the season. And then they deep dive into all things about the neck or cervical spine. The physical demands in F1, how F1 drivers train the neck, how anyone can try the neck, and what injuries are associated with the neck, how they happen, how they would assess and test and most importantly how they would help you get better with treatment and rehab...2023-04-2243 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 08 - Australian GP, red flags and the coaches roleBrad and Matt run down the Australian Grand Prix and delve into what drivers do during a red flag and the performance coaches role.2023-04-1018 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 07 - Heading down under. Australian GP.Brad and Matt look ahead to the Australian GP, what it takes to jet lag plan out there and what the drivers need to expect from a fast track.2023-03-3023 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 06 - Saudi GP recap and the London marathon and running injuriesBrad and Matt recap an exciting Saudi GP and look ahead to the London Marathon.
Another good result for Red Bull and Max working his way through the field. And then as it’s a non-race week the boys dive into running programming, running injuries and running training.2023-03-2452 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 05 - Prepping for F1 in Jeddah and the demands on drivers at a hot circuit...In this episode, Brad and Matt talk about the physical and mental preparation required for the upcoming Saudi Grand Prix in Jeddah. They emphasize the importance of mitigating jet lag as it can have a significant impact on a driver's performance. They also discuss how the extreme heat and humidity in Jeddah can affect a driver's cardiovascular fitness and overall performance.
To prepare for these challenges, F1 drivers must maintain a strict fitness regimen and nutrition plan. They also undergo extensive mental preparation to ensure they are focused and in the right mindset for the race.
2023-03-1617 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 04 - Race 1 recap & the physical and mental demand on driversBrad and Matt recap an exciting race 1 in Bahrain and delve deep to what is required of an F1 driver driving an F1 car, from a physical and mental perspective...2023-03-1037 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 03 - First race, what a coach does, and how a driver warms upBrad and Matt discuss the first race of the season!! What a performance coach does on race weekends, what the track is like for drivers, and go through a pre-race warm-up.2023-03-0221 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 02 - Inside F1, F2, and F3 Testing: Demands and Responsibilities for Drivers and Performance CoachesBrad and Matt dive into what testing in F1, F2 and F3 looks like for both the drivers and the performance coaches. Demands, roles and responsibilities from both sides as the new motorsport season is nearly upon us.2023-02-2426 minElite Formula PT PodcastEpisode 01 - Intro, F1 pre-season and Olympic prepBrad and Matt introduce themselves and the podcast and get into what a Formula 1 pre-season looks like, how Brad and Max did things a little differently this year, and Matt takes us through how the Olympic prep has really begun now we are only 12 months out.2023-02-2312 minElite Formula PT PodcastElite Formula PT IntroductionWelcome to the Elite Formula Physio and Training in Podcast with Bradley Scanes and Matthew Murray-Downing. This podcast is all Things Formula One and Sports Performance, fitness, health and Injury. We'll be discussing the physical and mental components of Formula One, the drivers and every circuit, race by race as the season goes on, broken up with insight and knowledge on how to train, recover, and rehab like an elite-level athlete.
And we'll even bring along some special guests for the ride. For more information, you can find us @EliteFormulaPT on socials.2023-02-2100 min