The Human Potential Project Basis London

In episode #25 Tom McAdam speaks with team Jamaica weightlifter, coach and spoken-word artist Chloe Whylie.What does it take to compete at the highest level in olympic weightlifting? Having transitioned from coaching and powerlifting to competing at the World Championships in weightlifting in just 4 years, Chloe is the perfect person to provide an answer.Having overcome enormous challenges along the way, Chloe's story provides lessons for anyone seeking elite-level performance in any field. C...

In episode #24 BJ Rule speaks with Basis London co-founder and coach Tom McAdam. What is health? What is performance? What is well-being? What are we really trying to work towards in training and in life and how can we get there? These are the questions that come up as Tom and BJ chat.Through a discussion of Tom's personal story and interests within the world of training, health and well-being we touch on a wide range of fascinating topics:* How Tom went from working in investment bankin...

In episode #23 Tom McAdam speaks with Basis London co-founder, coach and trainer BJ Rule. After 22 episodes, it felt like the right time to introduce the coaches behind Basis: BJ Rule and Tom McAdam.We begin with BJ's story and how he got to where he is now, covering some 25+ years of experience coaching people and athletes and teaching group classes. We discuss lessons learned and mistakes made over that period.Then we open up a conversation about the topics and themes in health a...

In episode #22 Basis London founder Tom McAdam speaks with Ayurvedic medicine practitioner Geeta Vara.In the context of allopathic medicine and evidence-based fitness and nutrition, we can forget or dismiss the wisdom of ancient Eastern disciplines like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.Western medicine has its place and should rightly be celebrated for its many life-saving and life-improving innovations. Equally, evidence-based fitness and nutrition is at the core of a lot of what we...

In Episode #21 Basis London founder Tom McAdam speaks with yoga & breathwork teacher Anastasis Tzanis.Breathing practices have been a part of human culture for thousands of years as the master key to physical, mental and spiritual potential. Science is beginning to catch up and provide explanations for the transformative power of controlling the breath.In this conversation, Anastasis and Tom explore the power of the breath through the lens of yoga / pranayama, Wim Hof and the Oxygen Advan...

Join Oxford Mindfulness Centre meditation teacher Per Norrgren for a 10-minute deep relaxation meditation based on his own daily practice. See Episode #20 for our full conversation with Per in which we discuss all the various ways meditation practice can transform your mind and your life.We hope you enjoy the practice!