How The Pros Train (And What We Can Learn From It)
From top level cyclists to world-class runners and speedskaters, pro training regimes offer a fascinating look into what it takes to count yourself among the world's best. Recent research among top-le...
21 Apr 202254min
CYCLING SPECIAL: The Science of Cadence / Van der Poel's Incredible Numbers / Colbrelli's Health Scare
In this cycling special, we take a deep dive into the numbers that helped Mathieu van Poel win the Tour of Flanders, why new research on cadence has challenged decades-old beliefs and how sportspeople...
13 Apr 20221h 3min
The Lia Thomas Controversy: Anger in the Age of Trans Gender Sport
Transgender athlete Lia Thomas recently won the 500-yard title at the US National College Swimming (NCAA) Championships triggering an uproar and suggesting that her participation may have wide-ranging...
24 Mar 20221h 1min
The Future Of The Olympics: Are They Heading For Obscurity?
Viewership figures are down, fewer cities want to host them and their integrity is being seriously challenged. What does the future of the Winter and Summer Olympic Games look like? The team talk to t...
24 Feb 20221h 40min
The Science of Endurance: Fuel & Hydration
Prof. Ross Tucker and sports journalist Mike Finch break down the various forms of energy the body uses, how they work, how we fuel them and when to use what. Plus learn to decipher the ingredients in...
15 Feb 20221h 21min
Winter Olympic Special: The Science of Ice Hockey, Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon
What makes world-class ice hockey players, cross-country skiers or biathletes? We ask two experts to help explain the special set of skills needed to compete at the top level, the challenges athletes ...
8 Feb 20221h 33min
The Science of Endurance
Welcome to endurance month! In this episode the team break down the mechanics of endurance, the five challenges that long-distance athletes face, how the body changes the longer we exercise and why hu...
1 Feb 20221h 23min
The Effects of Heat on Exercise
Welcome to Season 4 of the Science of Sport Podcast! So what happens to our bodies when the temperatures go up? The team dig into the mechanics of exercising in hot conditions, how to cope with extrem...
25 Jan 20221h 14min
