Best Hamish Jansen Podcasts (2025)

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Explosive Strength Training: When Maximum Strength Actually Matters in Athletic Performance 6:05

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Elite athletes generate explosive power differently than strong recreational lifters. Swedish researchers tested 30 international track and field throwers and discovered the exact force development timeline that separates elite performance from gym strength. This study reveals when rate of force development peaks, when maximum strength training bec…

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The Perfect Kinetic Chain activation of Elite Karate Punches 6:22

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New research reveals the hidden muscle activation sequence behind elite karate punching technique. Scientists used electromyography (EMG) to map the complete kinetic chain of a top-ranked Japanese karate master's reverse punch (Gyaku Tsuki). This groundbreaking study represents the first objective biomechanical analysis of karate technique using ad…

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Weights vs Stretching: Which Actually Improves Your Mood? 5:46

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Resistance training vs stretching for mental health: which exercise actually improves mood and reduces anxiety? New research reveals surprising differences between weightlifting and mobility work for immediate psychological benefits. Scientists tested the same people doing both strength training and stretching sessions - the results challenge every…

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The Velocity Method That's Been Failing Half the Population 6:31

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Velocity-based training has revolutionized strength and conditioning, but new research reveals a critical flaw in 1RM prediction accuracy that's been putting athletes at risk for years. In this episode of Sport Science Decoded, we break down groundbreaking research on gender differences in minimal velocity threshold (MVT) for back squat 1RM predict…

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Unrecognized and Unreported Concussions in Community Rugby Players | Brain Injury Prevalence | Sports Safety 5:56

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What happens when rugby players experience concussion symptoms but never report them? This episode examines the largest study ever conducted on community rugby concussion patterns, revealing shocking rates of hidden brain injuries among grassroots players. We explore why players with previous concussions become the most dangerous risk group, the cr…

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Real-Time DOMS Prediction Through Heart Rate Variability Monitoring in Elite Athletes 5:32

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New research studying elite handball players discovered a breakthrough method for predicting delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) using heart rate variability monitoring during exercise. This groundbreaking study reveals how specific heart rhythm patterns around a critical 120 BPM threshold can forecast muscle damage before pain develops. Learn how…

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How Anthropometric and Strength Testing Variables predict Boxing Punch power 6:02

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Why do same-weight boxers hit with vastly different punch power? New boxing research reveals it's not muscle bulk or training experience - it's the physical characteristics most coaches completely ignore when developing fighters. We break down groundbreaking combat sports science from Portuguese researchers who analyzed 69 amateur boxers using scie…

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Mental Fatigue and Penalty Kicks: The Hidden Performance Killer 5:46

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Why do players miss crucial penalty kicks late in matches? New research reveals it's not just nerves or pressure - it's the invisible impact of mental fatigue systematically destroying shooting accuracy by up to 36%. We break down groundbreaking research from Chinese sport scientists who tested college soccer players before and after inducing menta…