Science for Sport Podcast
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science…
This entertaining podcast explores:
• The science behind the world’s best athletes.
• Current issues and events in the world of sport.
• How to master the art and science of coaching.
Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events affecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping.
Though anyone is welcome to join us on this enjoyable journey, this podcast is primarily for:
• S&C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletes
If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast.
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Episodes
211: Blood Flow Restriction Rockets Recovery
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBIn episode 210 Warren Bradley, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro, joins us. Specifically Warren will be looking at: What BFR is and how to use it Why BFR works for recovery How to add BFR to other recovery methods The future of BFR About Warren : "Dr Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro – the World’s leading Performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company. Warren spent over a decade working in professional sports across the Premier League and Internatio...
210: Eat Like An International Rugby Player
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn episode 209 Nutritionist at England Rugby, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: Importance of nutrition in rugby Role of carbohydrates, protein & fats How to adjust intakes for individual needs About James : ""Dr James C. Morehen is a performance nutritionist currently working with professional athletes and elite individuals from the corporate world. Through Morehen Performance Ltd, he has spent the last eight years supporting individuals from England Football, rugby union, rug...
208: Why Momentum Beats Speed In Sport
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBIn episode 208 Bryan Mann, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Educator, joins us. Specifically Bryan will be looking at: The difference between speed and momentum Why momentum matters How to train momentum About Bryan : "Bryan started his coaching career at south west Missouri University, while he was an undergrad. He later moved on to work at Arizona State University and the University of Tulsa before spending fifteen years with the University of Missouri as both a coach and a faculty member,...
207: Developing Elite-Level Motivation
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBIn episode 207 Simon Hartley, Sport Psychology Consultant, joins us. Specifically Simon will be looking at: Where motivation comes from How to get and stay motivated How to athletes use motivation for performance About Simon : "Simon Hartley is a globally respected sport psychology consultant and performance coach. For over 25 years, Simon has worked with gold medallists, world record holders, world champions, top five world-ranked professional athletes, Olympians, and championship winning te...
206: Evidence vs Experienced Based Coaching
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBIn episode 206 Derek Wilcox, record breaking athlete and world champion coach, joins us. Specifically Derek will be looking at: Evidence based practice and practice based evidence Advantages and disadvantages How to combine both for ultimate coaching performance About Derek : "Dr. Derek Wilcox is a world record breaking athlete and world champion coach with a PhD in Sport Physiology & Performance. He has been a coach with Renaissance Periodization for a since 2014, a former D1 Strength coach ...
205: Cutting Weight Safely For Fighters
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBIn episode 205 Jen Case, Registered Dietician S&C Specialist and combat athlete, joins us. Specifically Jen will be looking at: Why athletes cut weight Disadvantages to cutting weight How to cut weight How to replenish post-weigh in About Jen : "With an impressive track record in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this individual boasts an astounding 11-time IBJJF Master Worlds Championship title, along with three victories at the IBJJF Pan Championship and two triumphs as the IBJJF Masters International –...
204: Optimal Week Planning For Footballers
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBIn episode 204 Andy Hyde, Strength and Conditioning Coach with Aesthetic Athletics, joins us. Specifically Andy will be looking at: The difference between pro, semi-pro and youth players Important physical qualities How to structure a week to optimise performance An example of how a session with him would look About Andy : "Andrew works with elite youth and senior soccer players through Aesthetic Athletes. Previously, he has worked as an S&C Coach in the NHS and Leeds United F.C. Ladies Acade...
203: Should You Train Through Pain?
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBIn episode 203 Christle Guevarra, Sport Medicine Physicain with US Figure Skaing, joins us. Specifically Christle will be looking at: The difference between pain and injury Training during pain and injury How to adjust training during pain and injury About Christle : "Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician - Family Medicine Residency, Sports Medicine Fellowship -Team Physician for US Figure Skating -Private Practice (telemedicine) -Non-clinical work with Renaissance Periodization: Project Ma...
202: Carbs Are King For Team Sports
February 12, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBIn episode 202 Sarah Chantler, Registered Dietician at Leeds Beckett University. joins us. Specifically Sarah will be looking at: Fuel sources for team sports Importance of carbohydrates How much fuel you need Case study: How to eat like a pro About Sarah : "Dr Sarah Chantler is a Registered Dietitian specialising in sport. She currently works across multiple domains of education, research and applied practice through Leeds Beckett university. She works predominantly with team sport athle...
201: Elite Ice Hockey Training Secrets
February 05, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBIn episode 201 Joe Neal, Owner of 2SP Performance in Detroit. joins us. Specifically Joe will be looking at: The physical requirements of ice hockey How to adjust training based on game stress How to improve ice hockey performance in the gym About Joe : "Joe has been a private sector Strength and Conditioning Coach for 17 years in Detroit Michigan. In that time, he has been working with mainly hockey and baseball, ranging from youth to professional athletes" Instagram: @joeneal2 @2spsports ...
200: Creating South Australia's Best Gym
January 29, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBIn episode 200, Sean Baker Owner of PEAQ - South Australia's Best Gym, joins us. Specifically Sean will be looking at: How he created and financed his gym How to designed the space How sessions relate to the design How he programs for PEAQ performance About Sean : "Sean is an ASCA Elite Level 3 Coach, with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. His journey in the S&C world has primarily been centred around Australian Rules Football and Cricket, however in more recent times has diversified int...
199: Elite LTAD On A Shoestring Budget
January 22, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBIn episode 199, Conor Clancey Human Performance Specialist at OrthoArizona, joins us. Specifically Connor will be looking at: Perfect LTAD facilities Bare bones LTAD facilities How to produce world class LTAD sessions with limited equipment About Conor : "At the conclusion of his NCAA Division-1 baseball career, Conor Clancey turned his focus to exercise science and has remained in the field ever since. For the past eight years, Conor has delivered athlete-centered strength and conditioning t...
198: Learn Professional Grappling Sport Performance Secrets
January 14, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn episode 198 James de Lacey, Strength and Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: Physiology underpinning grappling sports How to train in the gym for improved grappling performance How to plan your training weeks for optimum performance About James : "James owns Sweet Science of Fighting and Lift Big Eat Big. He holds a Master of Sport & Exercise Science with published research in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. James spent his career applyi...
197: How Vegetarian And Vegan Athletes Can Master Nutrition To Perform Optimally
January 08, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBIn episode 197 Sam Thompson, Sport Nutritionist and PhD Candidate at the University of the West of Scotland and Celtic FC, joins us. Specifically Sam will be looking at: What plant based diets are The advantages and disadvantages to vegetarian and vegan diets How to avoid key pitfalls of these diets Real world examples of how to implement these diets for athletes About Sam : "I am a Sports and Exercise Nutritionist based in Valencia, Spain currently undertaking my PhD with the University ...
196: Rocket Your Fitness During Injuries While Respecting Tissue Healing, Capacity, and Tolerance
January 01, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MBIn episode 196, Merrick Lincoln, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically Merrick will be looking at: How strength training and rehab differ What pain scales are and how to use them Case study: How to rehab injuries using pain scales About Merrick : "Dr. Merrick Lincoln is an Assoicate Professor of Exercise Science and Rehabiltation Medcine at Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan, USA, a licensed Physical Therapist, and a Certif...
195: How To Sprint Like A Top NFL Draft Pick
December 25, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBIn episode 195 Les Spellman, Speed Coach, joins us. Specifically Les will be looking at: What speed is How physiology relates to technique Universial technique model How to improve your speed About : "Les Spellman is one of America's elite speed performance coaches. Over the past 10+ years, Les has trained several Olympians as well as athletes in the NFL, and NCAA Division I. Most notably, he’s trained 28 NFL draft picks in the past 3 drafts including 8 first round picks." X: @les7spellm...
194: How To Train Like A Masters World Champion
December 18, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn episode Lion Martinez World Record Holder in 60m, 100m, and 200m (indoor) in the M45 masters athlete bracket, joins us. Specifically Lion will be looking at: The differences between masters and senior athletes How to train as a masters athlete How he trains to break world records About Lion: "Track athlete since 1989, coach since 2000. Now Masters athlete and world record holder in the 60m (6.88), 100m (10.72) and 200m (indoor 22.23) in the M45 bracket." Nominate future podcast guests h...
193: How Tactical Operators Use Exercise Physiology To Optimise Human Performance
December 11, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBIn episode Christopher Myers, Exercise Physiologist for the 2d Air Support Operation Squadron in Vilseck Germany, joins us. Specifically Chris will be looking at: The importance of physiology for tactical operators Constraints of tactical work How to plan and physically prepare for tactical demands About Chris: "Dr. Christopher Myers is the Exercise Physiologist for the 2d Air Support Operation Squadron in Vilseck, Germany. Additionally, he voluntarily serves as the United States Air Force...
192: How To Upskill And Land Your Dream Job In S&C
December 04, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBIn episode 192 Darren Chesworth, Deputy Head of the Sport and Nutrition Department at University College Birmingham, joins us. Specifically Darren will be looking at: What an S&C Coach does Skills an S&C Coach needs How to obtain these skills How to get a job in S&C About Darren: "I am an accredited S&C coach (CSCS & ASCC) and have been lucky enough to work in academy football, tennis and badminton. Growing up playing badminton as my main sport has fueled a particular interest in racket s...
191: Return From Injury Better Than Ever With Elite Pitch-Based Rehab
November 27, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBIn episode 191 Jamie Mackay, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Malmo FF, joins us. Specifically Jamie will be looking at: The importance to return to play How to monitor load in return to play How to return to play using the chaos-control continuum About Jamie: "I am a Strength and Conditioning Coach with 7 years experience working at the professional level in football. I am currently working at Malmö FF, where my role has progressed form interning to now focusing on the return to play pr...
190: How You Can Use Small-Sided Games To Optimise Football Fitness
November 20, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn episode 190, Joshua Smith, High-Performance Manager for AmaZulu Football Club, joins us. Specifically Joshua will be looking at: The physical demands of football How to use Small-Sided Games to optimise football fitness About Joshua: "I am currently working as the High-Performance Manager for AmaZulu Football Club (South Africa); as an online tutor for the University of South Wales Sport and Exercise Medicine courses; and, as a contributing author for the International Soccer Science and...
189: How To Stay Fit And Healthy For The Rest Of Your Life
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBIn episode 189, Kevin Carr Partner at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, joins us. Specifically Kevin will be looking at: Key considerations for those looking to get fit Role of strength training in health and longevity How he trains clients for maximum health and longevity About Kevin: "Kevin is a partner at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, Co-Founder of the Certified Functional Strength Coach certification, and Movement As Medicine Massage and Movement Therapy Clinic. He has trav...
188: How You Can Move Like An NBA Superstar With Next Level On-Court Coordination
November 06, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn episode 188, Jess Racz, Basketball Performance Specialist, joins us. Specifically Jess will be looking at: Key movements for basketball players Physiology underpinning these movements How to improve on-court movement About Jess: "Bio: Jess Racz is a basketball performance specialist who has trained athletes from all levels of the game, including NBA/WNBA, NBA G-League, NCAA collegiate basketball and the next generation of up & coming talent. She is highly regarded for her expertise in h...
187: Recover Like A Pro With The Latest Science Behind Cooling Techniques
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn episode 187, James Malone Senior Lecturer, researcher and mentor and consultant, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: The physiology of cooling Cooling methods and their efficacy How to improve recovery using cooling methods About James: "Dr James Malone is a Senior Lecturer, researcher and mentor/consultant in sports performance. Dr Malone is accredited by both the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) and Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENR). He ...
186: How To Train Like A Hyrox World Champion
October 23, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBIn episode 186 Hidde Weersma, Hyrox u24 World Champion, joins us. Specifically Hidde will be looking at: What Hyrox is The physical demands of Hyrox How he trains to compete at the top About Hidde: "Hidde is two time world champion Hyrox (2022 & 2023) in the U24 Agegroup. Since he was 15 years old he started practising both strength and endurance (in the form of Triathlon) training. This brought him a lot of practical experience in combining training for both strength and endurance in an e...
185: Why S&C Must Be Integrated Into Physical Education
October 16, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBIn episode 185 Giles Potter, Physical Education Teacher at St Peters R.C High School, joins us. Specifically Giles will be looking at: The importance of physical activity for children School performance and physical activity How to integrate S&C into physical education What S&C Coaches can learn from Teachers About Giles: "My passion for S&C has always been an area I have found exciting, whether to improve my own performance or for the teams and individuals I have been lucky enough to wor...
184: How Physios and S&C Coaches Can Learn From Eachother To Accelerate Thier Careers
October 09, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBIn episode 184 Matthew Ibrahim, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Clinical Coordinator and Instructor of Exercise Science at Endicott College, joins us. Specifically Matthew will be looking at: What physios, physical therapists, athletic trainers and strength coaches can learn from eachother How they can go about skill sharing How to accelerate your career as a practitioner About Matthew: "Matthew Ibrahim, a Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2007, has recently shifted over into higher educa...
183: How Goalkeepers Can Change The Game With Elite Level Physical Performance
October 02, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBIn episode 183 Julia West, Goalkeeper Coack and Tutor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Worcester, joins us. Specifically Julia will be looking at: Why goalkeepers are unique How goalkeepers differ between sports How goalkeepers in football can improve their physical performance About Julia: "Dr Julia West is a goalkeeper coach and a tutor in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Worcester. Julia is proud to have played for England Universities and achieved a hig...
182: How To Microdose Testing For Optimal Gym Performance
September 25, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBIn episode 182 Travis McMaster, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with The All Blacks 7s, joins us. Specifically Travis will be looking at: The importance of profiling athletes How to profile athletes How to use profiles to improve programming About Travis: "As a lifelong student, my inspiration to expand my knowledge and continue to grow and strive for mastery comes from my family, students, athletes, colleagues, and mentors alike. I hold a Doctorate in Sports Science (Strength and Condi...
181: Bulletproof Your Shoulders With Elite Level Training
September 18, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIn episode 181 Tim Stevenson, Performance Consultant and Shoulder Specialist, joins us. Specifically Tim will be looking at: Shoulder structure and function How to train the shoulder for heath and performance About Tim: "Tim is an athletic performance consultant, shoulder strength and conditioning specialist and co-founder of Dynamic Shoulders. He’s worked in elite sport since 2008 coaching athletes to European, Commonwealth, World and Paralympic success. At Dynamic Shoulders, Tim works wit...
180: The Force System – What You Need For Athletic Success
September 11, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBIn episode 180 Hunter Eisenhower, Associate Head Coach for Sports Performance at Arizona State University, joins us. Specifically Hunter will be looking at: The importance of force for sport performance How to train using Slow, Fast and Human Force How he uses these gategories to train athletes About Hunter: "Hunter Eisenhower is the Associate Head Coach for Sports Performance at Arizona State University working with Men’s Basketball and Triathlon. Previously he was an Assistant Sports Per...
179: Why Data Visualisation Can Be The Key To Unlocking Elite Performance
September 04, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIn episode 179 Arian Forouhandeh, 1st Team Sport Scientist & Data Analyst at Wolverhamptom Wanderers, joins us. Specifically Arian will be looking at: Importance of data visualisation How best communicate data Examples of how he communicates data About Arian: "Arian is a 1st Team Sport Scientist & Data Analyst for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. He holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, as well as appropriate Data Science & Visualisation certification. Specialising in Sports Performanc...
178: How To Use Gym-Based Training To Rocket Your Speed
August 28, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBIn episode 178 Matt Tometz, Performance Coach/Sports Science Coordinator at TCBoost, joins us. Specifically Matt will be looking at: Gym based adaptations for sprint speed How to train for these adaptations Example gym sessions to improve sprint speed About Matt: "Matt Tometz is a Sports Performance Coach/Sports Science Coordinator at TCBoost Sports Performance. With a speed development as his coaching expertise and fascination for data, it’s his daily challenge to combine the art of coach...
177: How To Use Speed To Improve Your Endurance Performance
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn episode 177 Gareth Sandford, Sport Science Consultant, joins us. Specifically Gareth will be looking at: Benefits of endurance training How to use speed to improve endurance How to optimise endurance training based on a personal profile About Gareth: "Gareth is an international sport science consultant, specializing in individualized training for sports that demand exceptional speed and endurance." https://garethsandford.com/consulting/ Twitter & Instagram: @Gareth_Sandford Nominate fut...
176: Women's World Cup Special: How And Why Women Footballers Train Differently To Men
August 14, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBIn episode 176 Jess Fassnidge, Exercise Physiologist at The University of Worcester, joins us. Specifically Jess will be looking at: How football differs for men and women Key considerations for women footballers How to train with these considerations in mind Case study: How to train as a non-elite woman footballer About Jess: "Jess currently works as an Exercise Physiologist for the University of Worcester where she conducts all the fitness testing for the Hereford and Worcester Fire Ser...
175: Improve Your Bench Press With Essential Lessons From Para-Powerlifting
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBIn episode 175 Connor Macdonald Pathway Performance Coach at Great Britian Para-Powerlifting, joins us. Specifically Connor will be looking at: How physiology can influence bench press technique How to adjust exercises to improve bench press strength How can others learn from Para-Powerlifting Case study: How to periodise for a massive bench press About Connor: "Connor is the Pathway Performance Coach for Great Britain Para-Powerlifting. Prior to this he has worked with many elite athlete...
174: How World Class Coaches Train Athletes To Maximise Speed And Acceleration
July 31, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBIn episode 174 Jonas Dodoo, Founder of Sprintworks, joins us. Specifically Jonas will be looking at: Top speed & acceleration How to train these properties What a session with Jonas looks like About Jonas: "Jonas Dodoo developed as a coach through his passion for speed and power and was lucky enough to be under the tutelage of Master Coach Dan Pfaff for four years. Jonas has worked with many elite performers across a range of sports but with his main success and main role within Track and ...
173: How To Use Hot & Cold To Optimise Recovery
July 24, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn episode 173 Tom Cullen, Assistant Professor at Coventry University, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: Physiological mechanisms underpinning heat & cold usage Science backed recommendations for thier use When not to use them Case study: How athletes can use them to recover faster About Tom: "Tom is an Assistant Professor in Applied Physiology at Coventry University. Prior to this he worked at the University of Worcester where he was the course leader for the MSc in Applied ...
172: How To Optimise In-Tournament Recovery For Maximal Performance
July 17, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBIn episode 172 Joao Francisco Almeida, Physiotherapish at Al Riyadh FC, joins us. Specifically Joao will be looking at: Importance of in-tournament recovery Evidence based advice to optimise recovery Case study: How he implemented this at the recent European Games About Joao: "Sports physiotherapist and S&C Coach, specialized in rehabilitation, return to play, injury prevention and sports performance. Rehab Coach at Al Riyadh (Saudi Arabia Premier League), CEO of Clube Saúde (Private Pract...
171: Speed Kills, Multidirectional Speed Wins Games
July 10, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBIn episode 171 Lee Taft, Athletic Movement Specialist, joins us. Specifically Lee will be looking at: The difference between multidirectional speed and sprint speed Physiology of multidirectional speed How to improve your multidirectional speed using a tier model About Lee: "Lee is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. In the last 35 years, he has devoted most of his time to training all ages and abilities. He has spent most of his time teaching his...
170: How Professional Athletes Compete 1 Week Post ACL Injury And How To Rehab For The Long Term
July 03, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBIn episode 170 Alex Morrell, Physiotherapist at Move Physiotherapy Clinics, joins us. Specifically Alex will be looking at: What the ACL is, and mechanisms of injury How to reduce injury risk Surgical and non-surgical options How to rehab before and after surgery About Alex: "Alex is the Founder of MOVE Physiotherapy, The UK's Leading Physio & Performance Rehab Clinic who work with people in-person in their Harrogate-based facility & online with clients worldwide. Alex moved into private ...
169: How To Use The Exact Same Workout 50 Times To Hit Peak Condition In Just 12 Weeks
June 26, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn episode 169, Luis Mesquita, Co-Owner of The Peak, joins us. Specifically Luis will be looking at: Why athletes would undertake such a program Differing periodisation types Methods of single-workout training How to measure improvements Case study: how he applies this to his coaching About Luis: ""Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS - NSCA). Co-owner and S&C Coach at...
168: Why Force Is Essential To Improve Speed For Any Athlete
June 19, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn episode 168, Jon Goodwin and Dan Cleather Authors of The Biomechanics of Sprinting: Force 2, joins us. Specifically Jon & Dan will be looking at: The physiological requirements for running quickly Role of technique in sprinting How sprinting differs per sport Case study: How to improve sprint speed About Jon & Dan: "Dan is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning at St Mary's University and an affiliate researcher at the Institute for Globally Distributed Open Research and Education (I...
167: How World Champion Boxers Train For Elite Punching Power
June 12, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBIn episode 167 Danny Wilson, Co-founder of Boxing Science, joins us. Specifically Danny will be looking at: Importance of punching power Physiology underpinning punching power How to train to improve punching power About Danny: "Danny Wilson is the co-founder of Boxing Science, an organisation dedicated to sport science consultancy, research and education in Amateur and Professional Boxing. Danny is a UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning coach with a wealth of world level experience....
166: How To Develop Match-Winning Speed In Team Sports
June 05, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBIn episode 166 Jason Feairheller, Co-Owner of Function and Strength, joins us. Specifically Jason will be looking at: Importance of gamespeed How this differs from other aspects of physical performance How to train game speed About Jason: "Jason received his B.S. in Exercise Science in 2007. Currently Jason is Co-Owner of Function and Strength, a sports performance gym, where he has coached athletes of all levels and abilities for the past 7 years. In addition to being a performance coach,...
165: How To Increase Muscle Mass And Shed Fat For Sporting Performance
May 29, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIn episode 165 Alan Bishop, Director of Sports Performance for the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program, joins us. Specifically Alan will be looking at: How to train to improve body composition The role of nutrition in improving body composition About Alan: "Alan Bishop serves as the Director of Sports Performance for the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program. Widely regarded as one of the most pragmatic coaches in collegiate basketball strength and conditioning, Bishop h...
164: Can Velocity Based Training Stop You From Over-Working In The Gym?
May 22, 2023 01:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBIn episode 164 Chris Tombs, Performance Coach, joins us. Specifically Chris will be looking at: What VBT is & types available Why athletes should use it How to implement it for performance optimisation About Chris: "Chris Tombs is a performance coach and VBT educator. Having coached for 28 years, 21 of them in professional sport, Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience across strength and conditioning, as well as coach education. He predominantly worked in collision sport (rugby uni...
163: How You Can Use Yoga To Improve Physical And Mental Performance
May 15, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIn episode 163 Paige Schober, assistant athletic performance coach at UCLA, joins us. Specifically Paige will be looking at: Types of Yoga How yoga can improve physical and mental performance How to implement Yoga in your training About Paige: "Paige Schober is an assistant athletic performance coach at the University of California, Los Angeles. Along with a MS in Health and Human Performance, Paige holds the following certifications: SCCC, CSCS, USAW, RYT, all of which help her combine her p...
162: How You Can Replicate World Champion Athletes By Using Elite-Level Biomechanics
May 08, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBIn episode 162, Ina Janssen, Sport Biomechanist at TeamNL Centrum Papendal, joins us. Specifically Ina will be looking at: Why biomechanics are important How athletes use biomechanics to improve performance How you can use biomechanics to improve performance on a budget About Ina: "An applied sports scientist with extensive experience with various elite sports to deliver bespoke testing focused on improving performance and reducing injury risk. Passionate about supporting and promoting female...
161: Is Impulse The New King Of The Gym?
May 01, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBIn episode 161, Jonathon Weakley, Senior Lecturer at Australian Catholic University, joins us. Specifically Jonathon will be looking at: Impulse vs power The importance of impulse and power in sport How to train to improve these physical aspects of performance About Jonathon: "Dr Jonathon Weakley is a Senior Lecturer at Australian Catholic University and a Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett University (UK). Jonathon completed a PhD and Post-Doctorate position working alongside the Rugby Footbal...