S3 E22: The Science of Sleep Q&A
In this follow-up podcast, sleep science specialist Dr Dale Rae returns to answer all your questions from polyphasic sleeping, eating right for your sleep type, finding your optimum sleep time and cop...
12 Okt 20211h 14min
S3 E21: An All Black Legend on Why Rugby Needs New Contact Guidelines
All Black legend Conrad Smith, from the International Rugby Players body, talks to Prof. Ross Tucker on World Rugby's newly-released guidelines for contact in rugby training, how it will hopefully imp...
5 Okt 20211h 5min
Bonus episode: It is time to choose: How a new transgender guidance policy shifts the conversation and demands difficult decisions
The UK Sports Councils have released guidelines on transgender participation in sport, following an exhaustive and comprehensive review process. The two key points made are: 1) to confirm that the cur...
1 Okt 202127min
S3 E20: THE COACHES: Neal Henderson - Secrets of Physiology and Psychology in Endurance Sport
American Neal Henderson is one of the most celebrated coaches in endurance sports - particularly triathlon and cycling. Having coached pros like cyclists Rohan Dennis and Evelyn Stevens to Hour record...
15 Sep 20211h 19min
S3 E19: The Science of Nutrition in Sport
From weight loss to fuelling for performance, the team demystify the world of sports nutrition with leading sports nutrition specialist Prof. Graeme Close. Close is a Professor in Human Physiology at ...
8 Sep 20211h 18min
S3 E18: Olympic Special: The Science of Climbing
Climbing makes its debut at the Tokyo Olympics and the format is both controversial and fascinating. Here's all you need to know about one of the four new sports being showcased in 2022 from UK-based ...
1 Aug 202149min
S3 E17: Olympic Special: The Science of Sprinting
Stuart McMillan is one of the world's most respected sprint coaches. Currently in his 25th year of professional coaching, McMillan has worked with professional and amateur athletes in a variety of spo...
29 Juli 20211h 10min
S3 E16: Olympic Special: The Science of Gymnastics
The team are joined by gymnastics coach, biomechanist and former competitor Dr Helen Bayne to talk through the scoring systems, debate the controversies and pick the favourites for this year's Tokyo G...
26 Juli 202156min
