Winning Between the Ears: Kevin Carr on the Psychology of Peak Performance
Every athlete trains their body, but far fewer train the mind that has to perform under pressure. Kevin Carr joins us to look at the mental side of sport: what drives motivation, how setbacks shape re...
9 Nov 58min
Why Burning More Fat Doesn’t Mean You’re Losing More Body Fat
Your body can burn more fat during exercise without necessarily losing more body fat over time. In this episode, we examine the difference between fat oxidation and net fat balance, explaining why ket...
8 Nov 3min
How to Build Bigger Triceps: What Science Reveals About Muscle Growth, Arm Position, and Exercise Selection
Are you training your triceps effectively, or are you overlooking one of the most important factors in muscle growth? In this episode, we examine the anatomy of the three triceps heads, why overhead e...
3 Nov 4min
Which Exercise Burns the Most Calories? The Science Behind Running, HIIT, and Weight Training
Does jumping rope really burn more calories than running, swimming, or high-intensity interval training? Popular exercise rankings often present calorie expenditure as a fixed number, but the underlyi...
1 Nov 3min
How to Build a Bigger Chest: What the Evidence Actually Says About Presses, Flyes, and Hypertrophy
Maximizing pectoral hypertrophy requires moving past bro-science dogma and looking directly at the peer-reviewed evidence. In this episode, we unpack the functional anatomy of the pectoralis major and...
27 Okt 4min
Can Your Playlist Trick You Into Running Faster? A Sports Psychologist on Rhythm, Brain Hacks, and Accidental Burnout
Have you ever queued up your go-to hype track on an easy recovery run, only to glance down at your watch and realize you’re clocking race pace? In this episode, we break down why your brain hijacks yo...
26 Okt 3min
Why Explosive Training Builds Athletic Power: The Science of Plyometrics
Explore how countermovement jumps, medicine-ball throws, and other explosive exercises train rapid force production. Examine the relationship between maximal strength, rate of force development, tendo...
25 Okt 4min
