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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Brendyn Appleby, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach with over 25 years of experience in elite sport. Brendyn has worked with top organisations including the WA Institute of Sport, Western Force (Super Rugby), and the Australian Men’s Hockey Team across three Olympic Games (Rio, Tokyo, and Paris). Today, he serves as a Senior Lecturer in Allied Health at Murdoch University.Brendyn shares his journey coaching professional athletes and how he’s translating that knowledge to the world of aviation. Discover the fascinating parallels between high-performance sports environments and piloting, and why mindset, preparation, and health are critical for success in both fields.To help pilots monitor and achieve their personal health goals, Brendyn founded Huperco — a business dedicated to bridging the gap between elite athletes and everyday people.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:44 - Meeting at the airport heading to Olympics03:03 - Brendyn's Career Background04:14 - What does an S&C Coach do for professional athletes06:37 - Bring a High Performance Mindset to Piloting 07:49 - FlyingFit Initiative 21:10 - Simple Things for Pilots38:09 - OutroFly safe and stick with it.
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