The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Dr Nick Tiller literally wrote the book on it, The Skeptics Guide to Sports Science (available from Amazon HERE). As an exercise scientist at Harbour-UCLA in the US, columnist, writer and author, Tiller challenges many of the claims made by marketers and others, in the name of sport science. With the team Tiller delves into the details of questionable sports science, how to spot the good from the bad and the areas where sports science is most vulnerable.Follow Nick: Web: www.nbtiller.com Instagram: @nb.tiller X: @NBTiller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Stuart Phillips, a leading expert on resistance training, discusses the benefits of weight training for everyone. He explains why even a little training can have significant benefits, tailor training based on age, and challenges traditional beliefs on muscle growth. The podcast also explores the importance of resistance training for optimal aging, debunking misconceptions, and emphasizes the long-term benefits of incorporating it into fitness routines.

A wrap-up of the best stories on our Discourse channel: Spring marathon season: The top performers / Should Eliud Kipchoge go to the Paris Olympics? / Why track and field athletes are earning prize money in Paris for the first time / Is the UCI doing enough to ensure the safety of pro cyclists? / China's doping controversy sparks division in the anti-doping world. SHOW NOTES: The Guardian story on prize money in athletics at the Paris Olympics The Guardian story on the 23 Chinese swimmers who won Olympic golds after testing positive for banned drugWADA statement on the case of the 23 swimmers Travis Tygart from USADA releases a statement about WADA statement WADA statement following comments by Tygart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jamie Whitfield discusses optimal fueling for endurance performance, emphasizing carbohydrates as essential rocket fuel. Topics include metabolic agility, fuel strategies, prioritizing carbs, fasting vs feasting, and the impact of ketogenic diets on exercise performance.

Dr Eanna Falvey, Kate Zachary, and Ugo Monye discuss the challenges of balancing player safety and game excitement in rugby. They explore risks for players, the growth of women's rugby, and strategies for enhancing player welfare initiatives. The conversation delves into the importance of player education, brain health communication, and maintaining a safe yet thrilling environment in youth rugby. Additionally, they touch on the evolution of rugby laws, strategic depth of the game, and comparisons between sevens and union rugby.

Ultra runners Camille Herron and Jasmin Paris discuss women's performance in endurance sports. The podcast also covers proposed law changes in rugby, including tackling rules and the impact on player safety. Additionally, the controversy surrounding transgender athletes in sports and the IOC's policies are explored.

Exploring how Maddie le Roux's determination and hard work led to her victory in the Zwift Academy, showcasing opportunities beyond traditional cycling systems and the evolution of key metrics for cycling performance. Touching on decision-making processes in rugby, concussion reporting challenges, and optimizing cycling performance through training advances. Reflecting on player welfare, stakeholder roles, negotiations, and the exciting competitive seasons ahead.

The podcast delves into the credibility crisis in sports science research, highlighting issues of reliability, bias, and publication standards. Dr. Joe Warne discusses the challenges of replicating studies and the importance of research quality. The conversation explores the role of sample sizes, deceptive reporting in nutrition studies, and the need for better research practices. It also addresses the complexities of meta-analysis and urges a critical approach to sports science research.

Learn about VO2Max and its impact on performance gains in sports. Explore advancements like smart mouthguards in rugby and new long jump measurements. Dive into research on interval training durations and maximizing marathon performance through VO2Max training.

Can you make your own sports drink and what would be the right mix? Here's what to look for. The team also tackles (see what we did there!) the use of smart mouthguards in rugby, whether trail star Stian Angermund was really guilty of doping, why parkrun has removed some of its records from its website and if the controversial Enhanced Games has any chance of succeeding.SHOW NOTESStian Angermund Doping CaseReigning world short-course trail running champion Stian Angermund says he is innocent and “utterly bewildered” after testing positive for banned substance chlorthalidone after winning the 55km OCC event at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc for the second time last year.Also the Quartz WADA crossoverhttps://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/anti-doping-in-trail-and-ultrarunning-is-the-quartz-program-enough/James Magnussen and the enhanced gameshttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/09/australian-swimmer-james-magnussen-enhanced-games-drug-takingParkrun removes recordshttps://www.parkrun.com/blog/news/2024/02/08/changes-to-statistics-on-the-parkrun-websites/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.