The Real Science of Sport Podcast

A podcast by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch

157 Episodes

  1. The Science of Weight Training

    Published: 5/6/2024

  2. DISCOURSE: China's Swimming Doping Controversy / Marathon Season Latest / Should Olympic Medallists Get Prize Money?

    Published: 4/24/2024

  3. INTERVIEW: How to Fuel For Maximum Endurance Performance

    Published: 4/19/2024

  4. Safety vs Spectacle: Rugby at a Crossroads

    Published: 4/10/2024

  5. Rugby's Radical Law Change Proposals / The IOC And Their Controversial Trangender Policy

    Published: 3/30/2024

  6. How Maddie Won The Zwift Academy

    Published: 3/22/2024

  7. Can We Trust Sport Science Research?

    Published: 3/13/2024

  8. VO2Max: Why It May Be Your Most Important Training Metric

    Published: 3/1/2024

  9. Make Your Own Sports Drink / Smart Mouthguards in Rugby / Do We Need On-Field Match Officials in Sport?

    Published: 2/23/2024

  10. The Sporting Diet: How To Eat, Fuel And Thrive

    Published: 2/15/2024

  11. DISCOURSE: Enhanced Games: Hype Or Reality? / 15-Year-old's Doping Saga / Is Rugby Too Dangerous For U18s?

    Published: 2/8/2024

  12. INTERVIEW: Inside The World Of A Pro Mountain Biker

    Published: 2/2/2024

  13. Hello 2024 News Wrap: Another World Running Record / UCI Rules on Brake Levers / Crazy VO2 Numbers / Cold Weather & Concussion

    Published: 1/24/2024

  14. Sleep And Menopause: Understanding The Impact And Learning To Cope

    Published: 1/18/2024

  15. How Allergies Affect Sleep and How to Fix It

    Published: 1/9/2024

  16. SLEEP CASE STUDY: Does My Child Suffer From A Dust Mite Allergy?

    Published: 1/9/2024

  17. 2023 Wrap and News: Taylor Swift's Unlikely Running Routine / More Keto Debates / Sub-2 Marathon in '24?

    Published: 12/22/2023

  18. Sleep and Mental Health / How To Treat The Most Common Sleep Disorder /

    Published: 12/7/2023

  19. Sleep And Adolescence: Understanding Teenage Sleep Health

    Published: 11/30/2023

  20. Does Cold Water Therapy Have Any Benefits? Latest research / Worm Blood: Doping's Newest 'Frontier' / Transgender Controversies In Snooker and Cricket

    Published: 11/28/2023

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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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.