How Maddie Won The Zwift Academy
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
6d ago
Never-say-die Maddie le Roux may have been forced to give up her dream of becoming a professional cyclist until the Zwift Academy changed her life and her career. Here's how hard work and pure determination helped this bubbly 27-year-old turn a dream into a reality. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more
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Can We Trust Sport Science Research?
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
2w ago
Is the field of sports science facing a credibility crisis? According to guest Dr Joe Warne, key instigator of the Sports Science Replication Centre at the Technological University in Dublin, most of the research done in the field is unreliable. So what is the true picture, how can studies be done better, what role do journals play in ensuring better standards and how do consumers discern the good from the bad? Show notes: Our Patreon page, where you can sign up for access to the Discourse and other benefits The Discourse discussion, for all the post podcast discussions, insights into sport ..read more
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VO2Max: Why It May Be Your Most Important Training Metric
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
1M ago
Knowing how to measure and train close to your VO2Max may lead to big performance gains. But what is VO2Max and what's the best way to use it? We also discuss the latest developments around rugby's smart mouthguard and the announcement by World Athletics that they are trialling a new way of measuring the long jump which involves a take-off zone rather than a take-off mark. And no, it's not an April Fools joke! SHOW NOTES The New Science of Sport Discourse - a Patron exclusive, a community that we aspire to make the most well-informed forum on sports science in the world: https://scienceo ..read more
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Make Your Own Sports Drink / Smart Mouthguards in Rugby / Do We Need On-Field Match Officials in Sport?
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
1M ago
Can you make your own sports drink and what would be the right mix? Here's what to look for. The team also tackles (see what we did there!) the use of smart mouthguards in rugby, whether trail star Stian Angermund was really guilty of doping, why parkrun has removed some of its records from its website and if the controversial Enhanced Games has any chance of succeeding. SHOW NOTES Stian Angermund Doping Case Reigning world short-course trail running champion Stian Angermund says he is innocent and “utterly bewildered” after testing positive for banned substance chlorthalidone after winning ..read more
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The Sporting Diet: How To Eat, Fuel And Thrive
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
1M ago
The team are joined by renowned sports dietician, Australian Louise Burke, to discuss everything from keto and fasting to the latest guidelines in fueling and nutrition in sport. Burke has spent over 40 years working in the field of sports nutrition and is an academic and author. She was the head of sports nutrition at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) throughout its existence from 1990 to 2018 and in 2018 was appointed Chief of AIS Nutrition Strategy. Since 2014, she holds the chair in sports nutrition in the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Cathol ..read more
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DISCOURSE: Enhanced Games: Hype Or Reality? / 15-Year-old's Doping Saga / Is Rugby Too Dangerous For U18s?
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
1M ago
Welcome to the Science of Sport Discourse. A monthly wrap of all the stories doing the rounds on our Patreon and newly-launched Discourse channel. Want to be part of the discussion? Become a supporter of the Science of Sport Podcast on Patreon HERE and get free access to our exclusive Discourse channel moderated by Gareth Davies. SHOW NOTES The New Science of Sport Discourse - a Patron exclusive, A community that we aspire to make the most well-informed forum on sports science in the world: https://scienceofsportpodcast.discourse.group/. Log in with your Patron details. Become a Patron ..read more
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INTERVIEW: Inside The World Of A Pro Mountain Biker
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
2M ago
Swiss rider Marcel Guerrini is at the top of the pile when it comes to the world's best XC mountain bikers. The team take a look into his world to talk about sacrifice, training, race tactics and pacing. Guerrini is a regular top-five finisher at World Cups and is aiming to qualify for the Olympics in 2024... not an easy task when you come from the strongest mountain biking nation in the world. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more
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Hello 2024 News Wrap: Another World Running Record / UCI Rules on Brake Levers / Crazy VO2 Numbers / Cold Weather & Concussion
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
2M ago
To kick off Season 6 we wrap up some of the latest news from the world of sports science including the craziness of world running records, UCI bans on in-turned brake levers, one athlete's crazy high VO2 Max numbers and why cold weather may increase the risk of concussion in contact sports. SHOW NOTES Letsrun article on the 10km WR of Agnes Ngetich Article on the UCI’s clampdown on inturned brake levers More detailed discussion of the implications of the UCI policy The discussion about the insanely high VO2max reported in Blummenfeldt, and some chat about why it may not be entirely legit ..read more
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Sleep And Menopause: Understanding The Impact And Learning To Cope
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
2M ago
The team talk to Dr Zoe Schaedel on the impact of menopause on sleep patterns and how to resolve them. Schaedel has 15 years of experience as an NHS GP in the UK with expertise in menopause care, sleep problems, sexual health and contraception. She is an accredited British Menopause Society (BMS) Menopause Specialist and is a member of the BMS Medical Advisory Council. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more
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How Allergies Affect Sleep and How to Fix It
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
2M ago
Join host Mike Finch, Dr Jill Warner and Emeritus Professor John Warner to break down the effect allergies have on sleep quality. The panel discuss the various allergens affecting sleep - from dust mites in your bed to cat dander - and how best to deal with them. Dr Jill Warner has a BSc in Immunology and Physiology and a PhD in Allergy from the University of London. She is currently an Honorary Professor in Paediatrics at The University of Cape Town and her research interests are in the foetal origins of allergic disease and environmental allergen avoidance. Dr Jill Warner has published over ..read more
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