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World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Herald Sun reporter Sam Edmund, cycling expert Matt Keenan and BackStage Pass creator Dan Jones (of Orica-Scott) give you the latest behind-the-scenes news and views on world cycling.
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Author, speaker, podcaster and columnist Malcolm Gladwell has sold over 25 million books, including titles such as The Tipping Point, What the Dog Saw, Outliers, and Talking to Strangers. Many of the ideas and concepts featured in their pages have influenced everyone from business leaders to sports administrators, while his regular columns in The N…
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Tokyo Teasers, Women's Rugby Risks, and Doping Double Standards
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Get with the Discourse, and share thoughts on the subjects we tackle - a small monthly pledge gets you into the VIP room for the "best content on the internet!". Plus, we really value the support! Don't forget you can also watch us on YouTube! Show notes In this Spotlight, our news roundup begins with a look ahead to the Tokyo World Championships, …
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Should Doping Coaches Be Banned For Life? / Heat and Heart Rate / Tokyo Rivalries In Focus
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The conversation begins, continues, but rarely ends, on Discourse! As mentioned, you can become a member of our VIP community by donating a small monthly amount to show your support, and dive into sports science and opinion. We are also on YouTube now, for those who want to watch. Show notes In today's spotlight, our Discourse Digest looks back at …
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Zone 2: The Debate Continues / World Records Old and New
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Join Discourse Join Kona champions, beer mile WR holders, sports scientists, and sports enthusiasts who will add exponentially to the value of the show! Make a pledge at Patreon, and become a Discourse member to become part of the conversation. We are now also on YouTube - you can watch our Spotlights here! Show notes Today on Spotlight, the Discou…
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Why Everything You Know About Zone 2 Training is Probably Wrong
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Everyone is talking about Zone 2 training, but few understand the real science behind it. But thanks to a new scientific review, Much Ado About Zone 2: A Narrative Review Assessing The Efficacy of Zone 2 Training for Improving Mitochondrial Capacity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the General Population, the real benefits of Zone 2 training are cl…
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Cutting Weight to Win: PFP's Performance Strategy. Or Slippery Slope?
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Join Discourse Weigh in on these and other stories by becoming a Science of Sport Discourse member with a small monthly pledge Show notes This week on the Spotlight, we dive into the latest Discourse Digest, unpacking talking points in the news. We begin with the Tour de France Femmes, where Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sealed a dominant win, and then he…
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Inside The World of Women's Professional Cycling
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Multiple African Champion, Commonwealth Games medallist, Olympian, multiple Giro Rosa podium finisher and one of the most experienced riders in the women's World Tour, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio has seen it all. In a pro career that has spanned over 15 years, Moolman Pasio has been a force in virtually every format, from Grand Tours to one-day classics…
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Fitness, Fatigue and a Tour Without Fire (But Hope From the Women's TDF)
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Join Discourse Join Daisy and hundreds of others who comment, discuss, or read what has grabbed the interest of our listeners! For a monthly pledge, you can support our show, and get a whole lot more value! Show notes In this episode of the Real Science of Sport Spotlight, we start with a Discourse Digest that looks back at a men's Tour de France t…
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What Your Strava Fitness Score Really Means
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TSS, Relative Effort, Fitness Score... Confused by all the numbers and what they mean? Mike and Prof. Tucker delve into the details of what defines fitness, how it is measured, the factors that influence fitness and how apps like Strava utilise metrics to provide a fitness score. But what do all the numbers mean, and how can we use them to understa…
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Trust Issues: Doping, the Media, and the Athlete’s Dilemma
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Join Discourse: you know what to do - small monthly pledge, and the community is yours! This week's Spotlight kicks off on the roads of France with a fast-paced Discourse Digest. Remco Evenepoel’s withdrawal sparks a discussion about whether he's fully healthy, or if affected preparation and fuelling challenges might account for his underperformanc…
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Hormones, Hype & High Performance: The Menstrual Cycle in Sport
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In this episode, we dive into the intersection of the menstrual cycle and athletic performance—a topic often surrounded by strong opinions but surprisingly limited evidence. Joined by Dr Kelly McNulty, researcher and practitioner, and Sarah Massey, experienced coach, we break down the key phases of the cycle, highlight when ovarian hormone levels r…
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🚨 SOS: It WAS Too Good To Be True: Marathon World Record Holder Chepng'etich Provisionally Suspended
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Join Discourse - a small monthly pledge gives you access to the best sports science and sports insight community on the interwebs (yes, we are biased). Pledge here and join the conversation! In this emergency bonus episode, Ross reacts to the bombshell news: Kenya's Ruth Chepng’etich, who stunned the world with her record-breaking marathon in Chica…
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Staying Cool at the Tour - Gimmick or Gain? | Busting the Hype About Salty Sweat
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Join Discourse by making a small monthly pledge, to double your Science of Sport experience! In a packed episode of Spotlight, we kick off with a Discourse Digest that begins on the grass of Wimbledon, where Jannik Sinner and a dominant Iga Świątek took home the titles. Then it’s to the rugby fields of South Africa, where the Springboks—led by the …
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It's time to pour yourself some pickle juice and suck on a salt tab (or is it?) as we talk exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMCs) - one of the most complex, and common, afflictions facing athletes. Difficult to research and predict, the causes of EAMC's can be varied depending on the individual, as are the solutions to fix them. In this episode,…
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Vingegaard's Muscle: No Match for Pogacar? | Who is to Blame for Tour Crash Chaos?
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Discourse - the best thing about this Podcast, is all yours for a small monthly pledge. No exorbitant fee, no toilet paper advert every 510min, and access to hundreds of listeners who share great advice, insight, training strategies and opinion. Join now! The show This week on The Real Science of Sport Spotlight world records fall and big questions…
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What It's Really Like to be a Tennis Professional on Tour
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Kevin Ullyett has won 34 career tennis titles - including two doubles (2001 US Open, 2005 Australian Open) and one mixed (2002 Australian Open) Grand Slams - and had a world ranking of 107th in singles. So he knows what it's like to fight his way through the ranks and play among the best. In this interview with Ross and Mike, Ullyett explains what …
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Spotlight: Failing to Science the Sh*t Out of Running / A Legal Lens on Liability and Sports Injury
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We kick off this Spotlight at the Western States 100, where much of the buzz centered on David Roche’s DNF. Roche, a polarizing figure who promised to “science the shit” out of the race, faced unfair criticism both before and after the race, and Ross reflects on how the scientific process often works best when the "hypothesis" fails, and why confro…
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