The Real Science of Sport Podcast

A podcast by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch

161 Episodes

  1. The Science of Football: From Game Tactics To Finding The Best Players

    Published: 12/5/2022
  2. FOOTBALL SPECIAL: How Pro Footballers Train, Recover and Compete

    Published: 11/30/2022
  3. The Concussion Debate: Can Playing Contact Sports Cause Brain Damage?

    Published: 11/21/2022
  4. RUGBY UNION: The Growth & Challenges Facing Women's Rugby

    Published: 10/27/2022
  5. RUGBY UNION 3-PART SPECIAL: The Growth & Challenges Facing Women's Rugby

    Published: 10/21/2022
  6. When Science Collides: The Blake Leeper Controversy Unpacked

    Published: 10/19/2022
  7. Unpacking The Truth Behind Exercise and Protein Supplementation

    Published: 10/11/2022
  8. Beware The Sugar Bonk ! / Tennis' Latest Prodigy / Is Evenepoel Cyclings' Real Deal?

    Published: 9/14/2022
  9. SOS SPECIAL: Jenna's Crawl: Tales from an elite ultra runner

    Published: 9/8/2022
  10. Why Humans Are Designed To Run Long / Comrades Marathon Wrap /

    Published: 9/7/2022
  11. How To Breathe Better!

    Published: 8/30/2022
  12. Sniff, Sneeze! The Low Down on Allergies and Sport

    Published: 8/24/2022
  13. Heart Rate And Exercise: Why HR Variability May Be The New Frontier

    Published: 8/2/2022
  14. Tour de France / World Athletics Champs Wrap: Insights & Science

    Published: 7/27/2022
  15. Patrons Q&A: Heart Rate Zones Explained / The Best Stance For Recovery / TUE's in Pro Sport And More!

    Published: 7/19/2022
  16. SPECIAL: How To Hang Tough Like A Royal Marine

    Published: 7/5/2022
  17. How Cold Affects Exercise

    Published: 6/23/2022
  18. Should Women's Soccer Have Different Rules? / Is African Cycling Finally On The Rise?

    Published: 6/15/2022
  19. EXCLUSIVE: How Adidas Took On Nike In The Shoe Wars

    Published: 6/7/2022
  20. Doping and the Curious Case of Shelby Houlihan

    Published: 5/17/2022

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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.