The Science of Fuelling: Inside the Carbohydrate Performance Paradigm
Carbohydrates have always been part of the endurance equation—but how much, when, and which types remain hotly debated. In this listener-driven episode, we tackle those questions and more, exploring a...
30 Jun 20251h 26min
Spotlight: Cramping Truths and Myths / Unscientific Trans Non-Advantage Claims / Sports Science's Trust Erosion
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25 Jun 20251h 21min
Most Sports Science Research is False: The Replication Crisis Hits Sport
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Joe Warne, founder of the Sports Sciences Replication Center (SSRC) and senior author of a landmark new study that should send shockwaves through the world of sport...
23 Jun 20251h 20min
Spotlight: When Talent 'Stalls' / The Carbs vs Fat Shifting Paradigm / The Fragile Future of Track
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18 Jun 20251h 10min
Sport and Skin Cancer: How Big is the Risk?
Most sport takes place outdoors, and with growing concerns around sun exposure, active people are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer than most. Dr Dagmar Whitaker, vice president of the World ...
17 Jun 20251h 15min
Spotlight: Carbs vs Fat in Comrades Champions? / Sinner’s Loss is Tennis' gain?
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11 Jun 20251h
The Science of Recovery
The science of recovery is more complex than you may think. When do you know you have recovered? What does recovery look like? How much do you need to recover? Mike and Ross delve into the subject to ...
9 Jun 20251h 20min
Perfect Bluff: How Yates won the Giro / Boxing’s New Sex Screening / How Science Revealed a Ultra Cheat
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4 Jun 20251h 13min
