Mar 13, 2026
In this episode of The Art of Performance Podcast, we dive into a growing concern in elite sport the modern injury epidemic.
Despite the rise of sports science, load monitoring systems, GPS tracking, and advanced performance departments, injury rates across elite competitions continue to climb. From the Premier League...
Feb 20, 2026
Most people think decline starts in their 50s.
They’re wrong.
In this episode of The Art of Performance, we break down a 47-year longitudinal study tracking physical capacity from age 16 to 63 and the findings are confronting.
Peak aerobic capacity? Mid
30s.
Peak muscular endurance? Mid 30s.
Peak explosive power?...
Feb 13, 2026
Resilience has become a badge of honour.
Cold plunges.
4am alarms.
No days off.
“Stay hard.”
But what if most of what we call resilience is actually emotional suppression, chronic stress exposure and identity armour masquerading as strength?
In this deep psychological dive, Dean & Acos dismantle the modern narrative...