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The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch

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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50:11

Why Everything You Know About Recovery May Be BS

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2020/03/18

From ice baths to Tom Brady's infrared pajamas, the science of recovery is full of wild claims and wonder products. Join Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch as they interview world-renowned science journalist - and author of the 2019 book Good To Go - Christie Aschwanden, and explore the real science behind athletic recovery and debunk some of the myths along the way Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:38:15

The Science of Perfect Training

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2020/02/26

Cut through the hype and discover what the science says about training just right... no matter what your sport. Join host Mike Finch and world-renowned sports scientist Prof. Ross Tucker as they explain the fundamentals of a good training plan, how the body gets fitter and stronger, long slow distance vs intervals, how to recover just right and the simplest way to manage your own progress like a pro. It's a must- listen for anyone serious about their performance. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted

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1:30:14

The Shoe That Broke Running II: The End of Integrity

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2020/02/08

Nike's newly-released Alphafly Next% - released just four days after new regulations on shoe design were announced by World Athletics - will do little to restore the integrity of distance running times and records. Prof Ross Tucker and sports editor Mike Finch, together with guest biomechanist Geoff Burns, explain how the sport may have changed forever... and not in a good way! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:01

2019 Wrap: The Awards / Our Favourite Interview / The...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/12/31

From the shoe that broke running, to drug cheats, Caster Semenya, Alberto Salazar, the best way to make a champion and Red-S, our first season of the Science of Sport Podcast was never short on controversy. Host Mike Finch and Prof. Ross Tucker name their award winners of the year, look back on the lessons learnt and look ahead to the 2020 Olympic year Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:06

The Amelia Boone Interview: How the "Queen of Pain"...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/12/03

As one of the world's top obstacle racers and ultra runners, Amelia Boone is regarded as one of the toughest female athletes on the planet. But a lifetime battling eating disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) almost cost the American her life and her sporting career. In this interview with Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch, Boone speaks openly about her dramatic past, relationships and the lessons others can take from her ongoing battle against her toughest opponent, herself. Get

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1:18:22

Mary Cain & RED-S: When Weight Loss Affects Performance

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/11/25

Join Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch - with guests exercise physiologist and scientist Dr Trent Stellingwerff and former elite runner Hilary Stellingwerff - as we look into the causes, culture and psychology of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport(RED-S) and the controversy surrounding Mary Cain and the Nike Oregon Project. We look into the effects of RED-S on both female and male athletes and why long-term health is always more important than short term gains. Get bonus content on Patreon

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1:21:14

The TECH EPISODE / When Tech Affects Performance...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/11/20

Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch looked at the effect that modern day tech has on sport, its role in performance and what the future looks like. We discuss everything from the effect of cellphone distraction on athlete performance, what some federations have done to push back on tech in order to retain integrity, how best to use tech to enhance performance and what the future could look like. AI anyone? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:09:58

What Rugby is Teaching Other Sports About Player Safety

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/10/30

From law changes to concussion research, World Rugby has taken a proactive approach to make the game safer at all levels. Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch discuss the research and findings into the risks of contact sports around the world, why rugby is leading the way in player safety and what Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy really means. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:22:28

The Shoe That Broke Running

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/10/23

Mechanical Doping or Tech Breakthrough?Nike's controversial carbon-plated Vaporfly running shoe has forced us to recalibrate what performances mean. Host Mike Finch joins sports scientist Ross Tucker and biomechanist Geoff Burns to look at the tech, how it works, why it has had such an impact on world marathon performances and what authorities may need to do to regulate running shoe technology Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:09

A Critical Analysis of the Ineos 1:59: Breaking The...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/10/08

Is Eliud Kipchoge's second attempt at breaking the two-hour marathon mark a human advance or just a technological sidestep? In October the world's best marathoner will attempt to run inside 120 minutes using every advancement available from carbon-plated shoes to carefully-planned pacing and drafting strategies. Understand how VO2 max, running economy and lactate threshold affect performance, the benefit of wearing Nike's controversial % shoe, the V-shaped pacing strategy and the effect of crowd

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1:10:55

The Craziest Week In Athletics / The Case Against...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/10/04

In one of the most dramatic weeks in athletics history, legendary American coach Alberto Salazar was banned for four years for doping offences, 37-year-old Kenenisa Bekele missed the world record in the marathon by a scant two seconds in Berlin and there was controversy and celebration at the World Athletics Championships in Doha. Host Mike Finch and sports scientist Prof. Ross Tucker look at the facts of the case against Salazar, the shoe that is defining marathon running performances and how Doha,

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1:13:00

World Athletics Champs Preview: The Science of Heat /...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/09/27

The World Athletics Championships takes place in Doha from September 27 to October 6 and handling heat, hopefully, will the major talking point. From midnight marathons to air conditioned stadiums to the best way to stay cool, we tackle the science of heat in athletic performance. We also look into the latest doping controversies and pick the best races, and athletes, to watch in the post-Bolt era. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:50

Why the All Blacks Are the World's Greatest Sports Team

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/09/23

Join Prof Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch as they speak to renowned author Peter Bills about his latest book 'The Jersey: The Secrets Behind the World's Most Successful Team'' (Pan Macmillan). Bills - one the UK's foremost sports journalists and writers - spent four years researching the book on the New Zealand All Blacks to discover what it is that makes them the dominant force in world rugby. From team culture to the 'no dickheads' policy, playing the referee and the influence of the Polynesian

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1:14:16

An Expert's Guide to Becoming a World Class Rugby Team

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/09/17

Join one of the world's most outspoken voices in rugby, former Springbok player, international coach, analyst and World Rugby advisor Nick Mallett as we explore what it takes to make it to the top level of international rugby union. Mallett describes - in bone-crunching detail - the pressures of being in the scrum, what players really fear, what makes a winning team and the three things he would do to change rugby right now. It's essential pre-World Cup listening! Get bonus content on Patreon

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1:23:35

How to Cheat at Sport and Get Away With It

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/09/09

Why do sportsmen and women cheat? Because they are human. But when is cheating just sporting gamesmanship or plain fraud? We look into some of the most elaborate cheating scandals in history, how they did it and how some of them (almost!) got away with it. From having an invisible twin to being contaminated by drugs through kissing and illegally relaying a race with your brother, the stories of cheating are sadly as much a part of sport as winning or losing,. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on

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1:24:43

How To Make A Champion (Part II): Should You Be a...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/08/27

Prof Ross Tucker and journalist Mike Finch interview David Epstein, author of the New York Times best-selling book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World . The team focus in on the debate around late specialisation in sport, why champions like Tiger Woods may be the exception rather than the rule and the impact of age on performance. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16:41

How To Make A Champion (Part I)

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2019/08/13

Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch delve into the real facts and stats behind what makes a world class sportsman or woman. Find out if when and where you are born can make a difference to sporting success, whether practice really makes perfect, how early to specialise and if your youngster has what it takes to become one of the elites. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:30:09

What It Really Takes To Ride The Tour de France: A...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/07/23

Explore the challenges of working as a doctor at the Tour de France as Ross and Mike talk to Dr Adrian Rotunno, one of the team physicians for the UAE Team Emirates pro cycling team. Rotunno talks candidly about being a doctor in a pro cycling world tainted by doping; what it takes to keep riders healthy and strong during one of the toughest endurance events in the world and how pro riders prevent infection in that critical area between their saddle and butts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on

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1:32:28

The Drugs In Sport Episode

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/07/09

Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch dig deep into the world of drugs in sport: What are they? How are they used? What percentage of athletes take illegal performance-enhancing drugs? Are authorities winning the war or is there not enough will to fight? An unashamedly honest and objective look at the impact of drugs across all sports and the future of anti-doping Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:26:16

What A Cricket Doctor Teaches Us About Sports...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2019/07/03

Join Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch as they chat to cricket doctor Dr Janine Gray about the complexities of sports injuries, how to protect your back no matter what sport you play, why so many young cricketers suffer from stress fractures and why hand-eye co-ordination ability may be linked to your economic status. They also delve into how the mind can sometimes be the toughest body part to mend and why baseball players make better throwers than cricketers. Get bonus content on Patreon

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