John Kiely
Associate professor and applied sports scientist focused on human performance and modern training theory, known for coaching elite athletes and critically examining training dogma.
Top 3 podcasts with John Kiely
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Nov 25, 2025 • 59min
#585: Why We Think Poorly: Reason, Emotion, and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Dr. David Nunan, a senior researcher at Oxford, discusses the triad of evidence-based medicine, emphasizing the need to evaluate research quality. Dr. John Kiely explores the intersection of research and real-world practice, advocating for humility and curiosity in critical thinking. Dr. Alan Flanagan highlights the importance of domain expertise in interpreting nutrition research, warning against overgeneralization. The conversation delves into cognitive biases, emotional reasoning, and how identities can shape our beliefs, underscoring the complexity of making evidence-based decisions.
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Nov 10, 2021 • 1h 9min
S3 E26: The Coaches: Why Mindset Matters
Responders and non-responders are easily identified but poorly understood. Elite coach and sports scientist John Kiely from the Institute of Coaching & Performance, University of Central Lancashire, discusses why our response to training is about more than just genetics, offers tips on how to change mindset and trust in the process and if neurobiology can unlock training benefits for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 8min
#22 Thinking beyond sets and reps with John Kiely
John Kiely, eminent sport scientist and coach, challenges dogmatic training principles in sport science. They discuss periodisation theory, homeostasis, allostasis, predictive processing, sets and reps, and more. The podcast highlights the importance of individual context, belief, and non-physical factors in exercise prescription and pain management. They also explore stress management and adaptability in a clinical setting.
