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 364 - The Evolution of Physical Culture (ft. Dr. Conor Heffernan)

Ep 364 - The Evolution of Physical Culture (ft. Dr. Conor Heffernan)

In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Helms and Dr. Conor Heffernan delve into the rich history of fitness and physical culture, exploring how exercise has evolved globally and the impact of histo...

27 Jan 1h 11min

Ep 363 - What Everyone's Getting Wrong About New Dietary Guidelines

Ep 363 - What Everyone's Getting Wrong About New Dietary Guidelines

In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms and Eric Trexler discuss the recent changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) and the implications of these updates. They begin by addressing t...

21 Jan 1h 45min

Ep 362 - WNBF Champ Shreenath Ganesh

Ep 362 - WNBF Champ Shreenath Ganesh

In this episode, Eric Helms interviews Shreenath Ganesh, the inaugural world champion in the short classic physique division at the WNBF Worlds. They discuss Shreenath's journey from India to becoming...

12 Jan 1h 8min

Ep 361 - Are N = 1 Anecdotes Meaningless?

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In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms and Dr. Eric Trexler discuss the importance of self-experimentation in fitness, the history and significance of statistics in science, and the balance betwe...

8 Jan 1h 10min

Ep 360 - WNBF Champs Eddie Saldana and Max Melchard

Ep 360 - WNBF Champs Eddie Saldana and Max Melchard

In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms interviews WNBF Pro champions Eddie Saldana and Max Melchard, discussing their journeys in natural bodybuilding, the competitive mindset, and the culture of...

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Ep 359 - Tribalism in Evidence-Based Fitness

Ep 359 - Tribalism in Evidence-Based Fitness

In this episode of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms discuss various themes surrounding fitness, nutrition, and the importance of open discourse in the community. The conversation addres...

24 Dec 20251h 29min

Ep 358 - WNBF Champs Christine Reinhart and Sarah Oase

Ep 358 - WNBF Champs Christine Reinhart and Sarah Oase

In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms is joined by natural bodybuilders Christine Reinhart and Sarah Oase, who share their journeys in the sport, their experiences at recent competitions, and th...

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