Ep 344 - Sports Science In Elite Athletics (ft. Dr. Marc Lewis)

Ep 344 - Sports Science In Elite Athletics (ft. Dr. Marc Lewis)

In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Trexler interviews Dr. Marc Lewis, the director of Applied Sports Science for the Houston Texans. They discuss the role of sports scientists in maximizing athlete performance through data collection, management, and analysis. Marc shares insights on the day-to-day responsibilities of a sports scientist, the importance of understanding athlete load and stress, and the evolution of sports science in the NFL. They also explore the future of sports science careers and provide advice for aspiring sports scientists.


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Check out Dr. Lewis' new book here:

https://www.sportsciencenetwork.com/handbook


Keep up-to-date with Dr. Lewis and his projects:

https://drmarclewis.com/

Instagram: @marctlewis

Twitter/X: @marctlewis


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sports Science in Football

01:47 What Does a Sports Scientist Do?

7:26 From Data to Decisions

11:00 Navigating the Data Overload

23:13 Applied Data Versus Peer-Reviewed Evidence

27:20 Applying Sports Science Insights to Strength Coaching

34:46 The Reality of Overtraining in Elite Sport Versus General Fitness

45:17 The Extremes of Human Performance

51:01 Unique Needs of Elite Athletes

56:45 The Current State (and Future) of Sports Science in America

1:09:46 Building a Career in Sports Science

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Ep 333 - Are High-Protein Diets Really Harmless?

Ep 333 - Are High-Protein Diets Really Harmless?

In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Helms talks about his forthcoming article in the MASS Research Review covering the purported harms of high-protein diets. This isn’t your typical oversimplifi...

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Ep 332 - The Most Extreme Metabolic Adaptation Ever Recorded

Ep 332 - The Most Extreme Metabolic Adaptation Ever Recorded

In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of bodybuilding prep, including caloric intake, metabolic adaptation, and the impact of extreme dieting. They explore historical studies that provide...

18 Kesä 20251h 13min

Ep 331 - Contest Prep and Weight Cutting Across Sports

Ep 331 - Contest Prep and Weight Cutting Across Sports

In this episode of Iron Culture, the Erics begin by discussing Helms' prep updates and the standout performances from the recent powerlifting World Champions. The conversation also touches on body com...

11 Kesä 20251h 10min

Ep 330 - Female Health & Fitness Research + Q&A

Ep 330 - Female Health & Fitness Research + Q&A

In this episode of the Iron Culture Podcast, the Erics discuss various topics including updates on Helms' contest prep vlog, a preview of the upcoming Powerlifting World Championships, misconceptions ...

4 Kesä 20251h 20min

Ep 329 - What To Do About Microplastics

Ep 329 - What To Do About Microplastics

What's the deal with microplastics? Where do they come from? Are they in our bodies? If so, are they harmful? Also, what's the deal with microwaving Tupperware and other plastic containers?This episod...

30 Touko 20251h 31min

Ep 328 - Bad Fundamentals Lead to Popular Pseudoscience

Ep 328 - Bad Fundamentals Lead to Popular Pseudoscience

In this episode of Iron Culture presented by MASS, Dr. Eric Helms and Dr. Eric Trexler dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering updates on the long-awaited 3rd edition of the Muscle & Strength Pyr...

22 Touko 20251h 34min

Ep 327 - Fat Loading, Sodium Limits, and More

Ep 327 - Fat Loading, Sodium Limits, and More

In this episode of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms discuss a variety of topics related to bodybuilding, nutrition, and fitness. First they share updates on Front Page Fitness and discu...

14 Touko 20251h 27min

Ep 326 - Daily 1RM Training: Crazy or Constructive? (ft. Dr. Nick Washmuth and Kaylee Chism)

Ep 326 - Daily 1RM Training: Crazy or Constructive? (ft. Dr. Nick Washmuth and Kaylee Chism)

In this episode of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Helms and Michael Zourdos reconnect and reflect on their experiences at the 2025 Sports Nutrition Association annual conference. Joined by guests Dr. Nick W...

7 Touko 20251h 45min

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