Move Well, Live Well, Perform Well
Welcome to Move Well, Live Well, Perform Well, the podcast that explores how to optimise your movement, train effectively, recover from injuries and live stronger.
Hosted by Simon Gilchrist, sports physiotherapist and founder of Mayfair Health and WellQ.
Simon sits down with experts each week to share insights on movement, performance and real health challenges. From knee pain to back injuries to burnouts and recovery, they share practical advice and tips for optimising your health along the way.
The podcast is powered by Mayfair Health, helping you to move better, live longer and perform at your best.
Episodes
16 episodes
Common Mistakes with Hydration and Electrolytes - FLOWBIO Founder, Stefan van der Fluit
What actually separates elite cyclists from everyone else?In this episode, we’re joined by Stefan van der Fluit — professional cyclist and founder of FLOWBIO, to break down what high-level endurance performance really looks...
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1:12:00
Bone Health, RED-S and Sleep with Wales FA Doctor, Dr Jon Houghton
Why do stress fractures keep happening, even in elite athletes?And what actually separates a great rehab process from one that fails?In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Jon Houghton, Sports Medicine Consultant at the Fortius Clinic ...
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1:15:02
Nutrition Tips for Faster Healing from Sports & Eating Disorder Dietitian, Nicola Marsh
In this episode, Simon is joined by Nicola Marsh, registered dietitian and Head of Nutrition at Matt Roberts, to unpack the critical and often overlooked role nutrition plays in injury recovery, bone health and metabolic health.Ni...
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1:04:25
Why Athletes Get Bone Stress Injuries with Dr Nick Birch
In this episode of the Move Well Live Well Perform Well Podcast, Simon sits down with Dr Nick Birch, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and one of the UK’s leading experts in spinal health, osteoporosis and early bone weakness....
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1:03:39
What Your Blood Tests Won't Tell You with Pete Williams
In this episode, Simon sits down with Pete Williams, leading functional medicine practitioner, clinical educator, and founder of Functional Medicine Associates in London, to unpack what functional medicine really is and why so man...
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1:05:20
ADHD, Hypermobility & Anxiety: The Hidden Connections with Dr James Kustow
In this episode, we sit down with Dr James Kustow, one of the UK's leading experts in adult ADHD and complex neuropsychiatry, to explore the fascinating connections between ADHD, hypermobility, anxiety and nervous system regulation.Dr Ku...
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1:13:15
Sleep Like an Athlete: Insights from Elite Sleep Coach Nick Littlehales
In this episode, Simon sits down with world-renowned elite sports sleep coach Nick Littlehales. Nick is a world-leading elite sports sleep coach who pioneered the “fourth pillar” of performance. His methods have supported some of the biggest su...
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1:06:30
Live Longer, Feel Better: The Longevity Blueprint with Dr. Ash Kapoor
In this episode, Simon sits down with Dr. Ash Kapoor - a longevity and human optimisation physician with over 30 years’ experience helping people feel healthier and live better from the inside out. Dr. Ash focuses on balancing hormones, fixing ...
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53:12
The Science Behind Blood Flow Restriction and Training with Dr. Warren Bradley
In this episode Simon sits down with Dr. Warren Bradley, founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro, to explore the cutting-edge technology of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR).Dr. Bradley shares how his background as a sports scientist worki...
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46:32
Understanding Pain: From Science to Solutions with Pain Specialist Dean Halfpenny
In this episode, Simon sits down with pain specialist Dean Halfpenny to unpack one of the most complex human experiences - pain. Together, they explore what pain really is, how it’s felt in the body, and why it varies so widely between individu...
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1:15:54
How to Build Strong Bones as You Age: Hormones, Exercise & Menopause with Dr Nicky Keay
In this episode, Simon sits down with Dr Nicky Keay, in this episode, a medical doctor and leading expert in endocrinology and hormone health. Nicky’s mission is to provide a more personalised approach to hormone health helping individuals opti...
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1:04:19
Wearables & Recovery: What Your Data Really Means with Tiina Hoffman
In this episode, Simon sits down with Tiina Hoffman, an Exercise Physiologist and Master Trainer at First Beat. With a background in competitive cross-country skiing, she developed an interest in training, recovery, and heart rate variability. ...
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1:05:08
Injury, Recovery & Performance: Inside the Premier League with Dr Mark Gillet
In this episode of the podcast, Simon sits down with Dr Mark Gillet, Chief Medical Officer of the Premier League and consultant in sports and exercise medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Expect to learn:Why professional fo...
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1:00:52
Everything you need to know about weight-loss drugs with Dr Wendy Denning
In this episode of the podcast Simon speaks with Dr Wendy Denning, a GP with over 25 years experience in integrative medicine, to uncover the truth about GLP-1 receptor agonists (weight-loss drugs).This conversation covers all the medica...
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51:11
Understanding Back Pain: Insights with Spinal Surgeon, Alex Montgomery
In this episode Simon sits down with Alex Montgomery, a renowned spinal surgeon with extensive experience in both private and NHS sectors. He is a leading voice in spinal health working with elite athletes among hundreds of other patients.<...
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1:17:15
The Future of Knee Replacements with Sam Rajaratnam
In this episode of the podcast Simon sits down with Sam Rajaratnam, a leading expert in degenerative knees from the Cleveland Clinic, to explore the latest breakthroughs in knee replacement surgery.This conversation dives into the rapid ...
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1:04:15