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    <description>Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance. Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet. Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport. This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: The science powering record-breaking performances. The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game. Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching. Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance. Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet. Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport. This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: The science powering record-breaking performances. The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game. Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching. Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better.</itunes:summary>
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  <title>328: Blood Flow Restriction at the World Cup</title>
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  <itunes:title>Blood Flow Restriction at the World Cup</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Richard Graves speaks with Dr Warren Bradley about how blood flow restriction is being used in elite sport, with a particular focus on World Cup football. The episode explores BFR as more than a recovery tool, covering its role in travel, tissue priming, injury mitigation, return-to-play and player availability. Warren also challenges the obsession with overly specific data, arguing that practical, consistent application matters when working across elite squads under tournament pressure.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves welcomes back Dr Warren Bradley, Co-Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, to explore how blood flow restriction is being used at the highest level of sport.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With the biggest World Cup in history placing huge demands on players, staff, travel logistics, recovery windows and match preparation, Warren explains where BFR now fits inside elite performance environments.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This conversation goes beyond the basic idea of BFR as a recovery tool. Warren breaks down how it can be used to support circulation, tissue preparation, injury risk reduction, return-to-play, long-haul travel strategies and squad-wide recovery workflows.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;He also discusses the challenge every practitioner will recognise: how to balance research, data, individualisation and real-world practicality when time is limited and performance outcomes matter.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For coaches, sports scientists, physios and performance staff working in elite sport, this episode gives a clear look at how BFR is being applied in tournament football and why the next stage of recovery science may be less about collecting more data, and more about using meaningful interventions consistently.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;In this episode you will learn&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What blood flow restriction is and why its application has changed in elite sport&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How BFR can be used for recovery, tissue priming, warm-ups and travel support&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why long-haul travel creates a major performance challenge during tournament football&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How teams are adapting BFR protocols to fit real-world environments, including pools, the sea, flights and pitch-based warm-ups&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Where BFR can help bridge the gap between low-grade injury and return-to-pla&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why Warren believes circulation is becoming a major focus in modern recovery science&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How elite teams balance scientific precision with practical use across a full squad&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why highly specific numbers can sometimes become a barrier to implementation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How BFR protocols can be individualised without overcomplicating delivery&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What Warren would study if he had unlimited access to World Cup players, wearables and performance data&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;About Dr Warren Bradley&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Dr Warren Bradley is Co-Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, a company specialising in wearable blood flow restriction technology for performance, recovery and rehabilitation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A sports scientist by trade, Warren has spent more than a decade working in professional sport, including Premier League football and international rugby. He completed a PhD in exercise physiology and has focused much of his work on making blood flow restriction safer, more practical and more accessible for athletes and practitioners.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Through Hytro, Warren works with elite teams and athletes across world sport, helping them apply BFR in realistic performance environments — from training grounds and recovery rooms to tournament travel, warm-ups and matchday preparation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIGN UP NOW:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;​ Learn Quicker &amp;amp; More Effectively&lt;br&gt;
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery&lt;br&gt;
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In&lt;br&gt;
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese&lt;br&gt;
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More&lt;br&gt;
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance&lt;br&gt;
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes&lt;br&gt;
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp;amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves welcomes back Dr Warren Bradley, Co-Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, to explore how blood flow restriction is being used at the highest level of sport.</p>

<p>With the biggest World Cup in history placing huge demands on players, staff, travel logistics, recovery windows and match preparation, Warren explains where BFR now fits inside elite performance environments.</p>

<p>This conversation goes beyond the basic idea of BFR as a recovery tool. Warren breaks down how it can be used to support circulation, tissue preparation, injury risk reduction, return-to-play, long-haul travel strategies and squad-wide recovery workflows.</p>

<p>He also discusses the challenge every practitioner will recognise: how to balance research, data, individualisation and real-world practicality when time is limited and performance outcomes matter.</p>

<p>For coaches, sports scientists, physios and performance staff working in elite sport, this episode gives a clear look at how BFR is being applied in tournament football and why the next stage of recovery science may be less about collecting more data, and more about using meaningful interventions consistently.</p>

<h2>In this episode you will learn</h2>

<ul>
<li>What blood flow restriction is and why its application has changed in elite sport</li>
<li>How BFR can be used for recovery, tissue priming, warm-ups and travel support</li>
<li>Why long-haul travel creates a major performance challenge during tournament football</li>
<li>How teams are adapting BFR protocols to fit real-world environments, including pools, the sea, flights and pitch-based warm-ups</li>
<li>Where BFR can help bridge the gap between low-grade injury and return-to-pla</li>
<li>Why Warren believes circulation is becoming a major focus in modern recovery science</li>
<li>How elite teams balance scientific precision with practical use across a full squad</li>
<li>Why highly specific numbers can sometimes become a barrier to implementation</li>
<li>How BFR protocols can be individualised without overcomplicating delivery</li>
<li>What Warren would study if he had unlimited access to World Cup players, wearables and performance data</li>
</ul>

<h2>About Dr Warren Bradley</h2>

<p>Dr Warren Bradley is Co-Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, a company specialising in wearable blood flow restriction technology for performance, recovery and rehabilitation.</p>

<p>A sports scientist by trade, Warren has spent more than a decade working in professional sport, including Premier League football and international rugby. He completed a PhD in exercise physiology and has focused much of his work on making blood flow restriction safer, more practical and more accessible for athletes and practitioners.</p>

<p>Through Hytro, Warren works with elite teams and athletes across world sport, helping them apply BFR in realistic performance environments — from training grounds and recovery rooms to tournament travel, warm-ups and matchday preparation.</p>

<p><strong>FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p>

<p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241</a></p>

<p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively<br>
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves welcomes back Dr Warren Bradley, Co-Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, to explore how blood flow restriction is being used at the highest level of sport.</p>

<p>With the biggest World Cup in history placing huge demands on players, staff, travel logistics, recovery windows and match preparation, Warren explains where BFR now fits inside elite performance environments.</p>

<p>This conversation goes beyond the basic idea of BFR as a recovery tool. Warren breaks down how it can be used to support circulation, tissue preparation, injury risk reduction, return-to-play, long-haul travel strategies and squad-wide recovery workflows.</p>

<p>He also discusses the challenge every practitioner will recognise: how to balance research, data, individualisation and real-world practicality when time is limited and performance outcomes matter.</p>

<p>For coaches, sports scientists, physios and performance staff working in elite sport, this episode gives a clear look at how BFR is being applied in tournament football and why the next stage of recovery science may be less about collecting more data, and more about using meaningful interventions consistently.</p>

<h2>In this episode you will learn</h2>

<ul>
<li>What blood flow restriction is and why its application has changed in elite sport</li>
<li>How BFR can be used for recovery, tissue priming, warm-ups and travel support</li>
<li>Why long-haul travel creates a major performance challenge during tournament football</li>
<li>How teams are adapting BFR protocols to fit real-world environments, including pools, the sea, flights and pitch-based warm-ups</li>
<li>Where BFR can help bridge the gap between low-grade injury and return-to-pla</li>
<li>Why Warren believes circulation is becoming a major focus in modern recovery science</li>
<li>How elite teams balance scientific precision with practical use across a full squad</li>
<li>Why highly specific numbers can sometimes become a barrier to implementation</li>
<li>How BFR protocols can be individualised without overcomplicating delivery</li>
<li>What Warren would study if he had unlimited access to World Cup players, wearables and performance data</li>
</ul>

<h2>About Dr Warren Bradley</h2>

<p>Dr Warren Bradley is Co-Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, a company specialising in wearable blood flow restriction technology for performance, recovery and rehabilitation.</p>

<p>A sports scientist by trade, Warren has spent more than a decade working in professional sport, including Premier League football and international rugby. He completed a PhD in exercise physiology and has focused much of his work on making blood flow restriction safer, more practical and more accessible for athletes and practitioners.</p>

<p>Through Hytro, Warren works with elite teams and athletes across world sport, helping them apply BFR in realistic performance environments — from training grounds and recovery rooms to tournament travel, warm-ups and matchday preparation.</p>

<p><strong>FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p>

<p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241</a></p>

<p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively<br>
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>]]>
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  <title>274: The Truth About Blood Flow Restriction with Dr. Warren Bradley</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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  <itunes:title>The Truth About Blood Flow Restriction with Dr. Warren Bradley</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer of Hytro, a pioneer in blood flow restriction (BFR) wearables. With a PhD in Exercise Physiology and over a decade working in elite sport, he’s helped make BFR training accessible to athletes at all levels, from Premier League stars to grassroots performers.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>25:38</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;What do Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James... and astronauts have in common? They’re all using the same training technology, blood flow restriction (BFR).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this episode, host Richard Graves back Dr. Warren Bradley, Chief Science Officer and founder of Hytro, to unpack how BFR is transforming the way athletes train, recover, and even how astronauts prepare for life in space.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What blood flow restriction actually is, and how it helps build strength, muscle, and endurance faster (with less load on your body).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why BFR is no longer just for injury rehab, and how pro athletes are using it to boost performance and speed up recovery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The science behind why restricting blood flow (safely!) creates powerful training adaptations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Warren’s product ended up on a SpaceX rocket, and why NASA now uses BFR to fight muscle loss in space.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Common myths and misconceptions about BFR… including whether it’s safe (spoiler: it is, with the right approach).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where BFR is heading next, from grassroots athletes to medical rehab and even everyday gym-goers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Warren also shares his incredible journey, from working in the Premier League to founding a company used by over 260 elite teams worldwide, all the way to collaborating with NASA for space missions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is one of those episodes that blends cutting-edge science with real-world application. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just a performance fanatic, this one’s a must-listen.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Dr. Warren Bradley&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Dr. Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer of Hytro, the world’s leading performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company. With over a decade of experience in professional sports, including roles with Premier League football clubs and international rugby teams, Dr. Bradley has a rich background in sports science. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Liverpool John Moores University and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field. Through Hytro, Dr. Bradley has pioneered the development of patented BFR wearables, making advanced training and recovery methods accessible to athletes worldwide, from elite professionals to grassroots enthusiasts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIGN UP NOW:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;​ Learn Quicker &amp;amp; More Effectively&lt;br&gt;
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery&lt;br&gt;
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In&lt;br&gt;
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese&lt;br&gt;
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More&lt;br&gt;
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance&lt;br&gt;
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes&lt;br&gt;
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp;amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research &lt;/p&gt;
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>What do Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James... and astronauts have in common? They’re all using the same training technology, blood flow restriction (BFR).</p>

<p>In this episode, host Richard Graves back Dr. Warren Bradley, Chief Science Officer and founder of Hytro, to unpack how BFR is transforming the way athletes train, recover, and even how astronauts prepare for life in space.</p>

<p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><p>What blood flow restriction actually is, and how it helps build strength, muscle, and endurance faster (with less load on your body).</p></li>
<li><p>Why BFR is no longer just for injury rehab, and how pro athletes are using it to boost performance and speed up recovery.</p></li>
<li><p>The science behind why restricting blood flow (safely!) creates powerful training adaptations.</p></li>
<li><p>How Warren’s product ended up on a SpaceX rocket, and why NASA now uses BFR to fight muscle loss in space.</p></li>
<li><p>Common myths and misconceptions about BFR… including whether it’s safe (spoiler: it is, with the right approach).</p></li>
<li><p>Where BFR is heading next, from grassroots athletes to medical rehab and even everyday gym-goers.</p></li>
</ul>

<p>Warren also shares his incredible journey, from working in the Premier League to founding a company used by over 260 elite teams worldwide, all the way to collaborating with NASA for space missions.</p>

<p>This is one of those episodes that blends cutting-edge science with real-world application. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just a performance fanatic, this one’s a must-listen.</p>

<p><strong>About Dr. Warren Bradley</strong><br>
Dr. Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer of Hytro, the world’s leading performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company. With over a decade of experience in professional sports, including roles with Premier League football clubs and international rugby teams, Dr. Bradley has a rich background in sports science. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Liverpool John Moores University and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field. Through Hytro, Dr. Bradley has pioneered the development of patented BFR wearables, making advanced training and recovery methods accessible to athletes worldwide, from elite professionals to grassroots enthusiasts.</p>

<p><strong>FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p>

<p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241</a></p>

<p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively<br>
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What do Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James... and astronauts have in common? They’re all using the same training technology, blood flow restriction (BFR).</p>

<p>In this episode, host Richard Graves back Dr. Warren Bradley, Chief Science Officer and founder of Hytro, to unpack how BFR is transforming the way athletes train, recover, and even how astronauts prepare for life in space.</p>

<p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><p>What blood flow restriction actually is, and how it helps build strength, muscle, and endurance faster (with less load on your body).</p></li>
<li><p>Why BFR is no longer just for injury rehab, and how pro athletes are using it to boost performance and speed up recovery.</p></li>
<li><p>The science behind why restricting blood flow (safely!) creates powerful training adaptations.</p></li>
<li><p>How Warren’s product ended up on a SpaceX rocket, and why NASA now uses BFR to fight muscle loss in space.</p></li>
<li><p>Common myths and misconceptions about BFR… including whether it’s safe (spoiler: it is, with the right approach).</p></li>
<li><p>Where BFR is heading next, from grassroots athletes to medical rehab and even everyday gym-goers.</p></li>
</ul>

<p>Warren also shares his incredible journey, from working in the Premier League to founding a company used by over 260 elite teams worldwide, all the way to collaborating with NASA for space missions.</p>

<p>This is one of those episodes that blends cutting-edge science with real-world application. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just a performance fanatic, this one’s a must-listen.</p>

<p><strong>About Dr. Warren Bradley</strong><br>
Dr. Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer of Hytro, the world’s leading performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company. With over a decade of experience in professional sports, including roles with Premier League football clubs and international rugby teams, Dr. Bradley has a rich background in sports science. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Liverpool John Moores University and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field. Through Hytro, Dr. Bradley has pioneered the development of patented BFR wearables, making advanced training and recovery methods accessible to athletes worldwide, from elite professionals to grassroots enthusiasts.</p>

<p><strong>FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p>

<p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241</a></p>

<p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively<br>
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>210: Blood Flow Restriction Rockets Recovery</title>
  <link>https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/210</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
  <author>Science for Sport</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ed3f06f4-af55-41d4-87cf-0e484d2d9fef/0edb3a52-bc2a-4880-b941-dde3cbb29963.mp3" length="23021659" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>210</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Blood Flow Restriction Rockets Recovery</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Science for Sport</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science…

This entertaining podcast explores:

• The science behind the world’s best athletes.
• Current issues and events in the world of sport.
• How to master the art and science of coaching.

Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events effecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping.

Though anyone is welcome to join us on this journey, this podcast is primarily for:

• S&amp;C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletes

If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In episode 210 Warren Bradley, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro, joins us.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Specifically Warren will be looking at:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What BFR is and how to use it&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why BFR works for recovery&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How to add BFR to other recovery methods&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The future of BFR&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Warren :&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"Dr Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro – the World’s leading Performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Warren spent over a decade working in professional sports across the Premier League and International Rugby while completing his PhD in exercise physiology before founding industry disrupting sports technology business Hytro, supporting thousands of athletes and teams around the globe." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://hytro.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://hytro.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Insta: @hytro @Warrenhytro&lt;br&gt;
X: Hytrotraining&lt;br&gt;
LinkedIn: Hytro, Warren Bradley PhD&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://hytro.com/pro-sport/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://hytro.com/pro-sport/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nominate future podcast guests here!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;​ Learn Quicker &amp;amp; More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family&lt;br&gt;
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery&lt;br&gt;
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In&lt;br&gt;
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese&lt;br&gt;
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More&lt;br&gt;
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance&lt;br&gt;
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes&lt;br&gt;
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp;amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Stitcher&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&amp;C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 210 Warren Bradley, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Warren will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>What BFR is and how to use it</li>
<li>Why BFR works for recovery</li>
<li>How to add BFR to other recovery methods</li>
<li>The future of BFR</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Warren :</strong></p>

<p>"Dr Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro – the World’s leading Performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company.  </p>

<p>Warren spent over a decade working in professional sports across the Premier League and International Rugby while completing his PhD in exercise physiology before founding industry disrupting sports technology business Hytro, supporting thousands of athletes and teams around the globe." </p>

<p><a href="https://hytro.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hytro.com/</a></p>

<p>Insta: @hytro @Warrenhytro<br>
X: Hytrotraining<br>
LinkedIn: Hytro, Warren Bradley PhD</p>

<p><a href="https://hytro.com/pro-sport/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hytro.com/pro-sport/</a></p>

<p><strong>Nominate future podcast guests here!</strong></p>

<p>If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/</a></p>

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<p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family<br>
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>

<h3>🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform</h3>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g" rel="nofollow noopener">Spotify</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a></li>
</ul>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 210 Warren Bradley, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Warren will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>What BFR is and how to use it</li>
<li>Why BFR works for recovery</li>
<li>How to add BFR to other recovery methods</li>
<li>The future of BFR</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Warren :</strong></p>

<p>"Dr Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro – the World’s leading Performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company.  </p>

<p>Warren spent over a decade working in professional sports across the Premier League and International Rugby while completing his PhD in exercise physiology before founding industry disrupting sports technology business Hytro, supporting thousands of athletes and teams around the globe." </p>

<p><a href="https://hytro.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hytro.com/</a></p>

<p>Insta: @hytro @Warrenhytro<br>
X: Hytrotraining<br>
LinkedIn: Hytro, Warren Bradley PhD</p>

<p><a href="https://hytro.com/pro-sport/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hytro.com/pro-sport/</a></p>

<p><strong>Nominate future podcast guests here!</strong></p>

<p>If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/</a></p>

<p><strong>FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/</a></p>

<p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family<br>
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>

<h3>🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform</h3>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g" rel="nofollow noopener">Spotify</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a></li>
</ul>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>156: Sam Warburton's Lessons In Physical Performance For Rugby</title>
  <link>https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/156</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
  <author>Science for Sport</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ed3f06f4-af55-41d4-87cf-0e484d2d9fef/10e504a2-a15e-407c-8879-b8c001ecb36d.mp3" length="49889906" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Sam Warburton's Lessons In Physical Performance For Rugby</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Science for Sport</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science…

This entertaining podcast explores:

• The science behind the world’s best athletes.
• Current issues and events in the world of sport.
• How to master the art and science of coaching.

Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events effecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping.

Though anyone is welcome to join us on this journey, this podcast is primarily for:

• S&amp;C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletes

If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>34:38</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/ed3f06f4-af55-41d4-87cf-0e484d2d9fef/cover.jpg?v=3"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;In episode 156, Sam Warburton, Former Cardiff, Wales and British &amp;amp; Irish Lions Captain, joins us.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Specifically Sam will be looking at:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How Sport Science helped his career&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How his mentality surrounding sport performance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;His top tech picks for rugby players&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How he trained to perform even after a career of knocks&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Sam:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"Sam Warburton OBE. Former professional rugby player and captain for Cardiff, Wales and the British &amp;amp; Irish Lions. Broadcaster for BT Sport &amp;amp; BBC Sport, columnist for The Times Newspaper and founder of SW7 Academy. Brand Ambassador and investor for PAS Nutrition &amp;amp; Hytro. Canterbury &amp;amp; Breitling Ambassador."&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Social Media:&lt;br&gt;
Twitter: @samwarburton_&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @samwarbs, @sw7academy &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Links: &lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="http://www.sw7academy.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.sw7academy.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="http://www.Hytro.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.Hytro.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;​ Learn Quicker &amp;amp; More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family&lt;br&gt;
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery&lt;br&gt;
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In&lt;br&gt;
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese&lt;br&gt;
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More&lt;br&gt;
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance&lt;br&gt;
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes&lt;br&gt;
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp;amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&amp;amp;ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Google Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Stitcher&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&amp;C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 156, Sam Warburton, Former Cardiff, Wales and British &amp; Irish Lions Captain, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Sam will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>How Sport Science helped his career</li>
<li>How his mentality surrounding sport performance</li>
<li>His top tech picks for rugby players</li>
<li>How he trained to perform even after a career of knocks</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Sam:</strong></p>

<p>"Sam Warburton OBE. Former professional rugby player and captain for Cardiff, Wales and the British &amp; Irish Lions. Broadcaster for BT Sport &amp; BBC Sport, columnist for The Times Newspaper and founder of SW7 Academy. Brand Ambassador and investor for PAS Nutrition &amp; Hytro. Canterbury &amp; Breitling Ambassador."</p>

<p>Social Media:<br>
Twitter: @samwarburton_</p>

<p>Instagram: @samwarbs, @sw7academy </p>

<p>Links: <br>
<a href="http://www.sw7academy.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.sw7academy.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.Hytro.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.Hytro.com</a> </p>

<p><strong>FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p>

<p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> </p>

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<p><a href="https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/</a></p>

<p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family<br>
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>

<h3>🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform</h3>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g" rel="nofollow noopener">Spotify</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a></li>
</ul>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 156, Sam Warburton, Former Cardiff, Wales and British &amp; Irish Lions Captain, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Sam will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>How Sport Science helped his career</li>
<li>How his mentality surrounding sport performance</li>
<li>His top tech picks for rugby players</li>
<li>How he trained to perform even after a career of knocks</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Sam:</strong></p>

<p>"Sam Warburton OBE. Former professional rugby player and captain for Cardiff, Wales and the British &amp; Irish Lions. Broadcaster for BT Sport &amp; BBC Sport, columnist for The Times Newspaper and founder of SW7 Academy. Brand Ambassador and investor for PAS Nutrition &amp; Hytro. Canterbury &amp; Breitling Ambassador."</p>

<p>Social Media:<br>
Twitter: @samwarburton_</p>

<p>Instagram: @samwarbs, @sw7academy </p>

<p>Links: <br>
<a href="http://www.sw7academy.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.sw7academy.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.Hytro.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.Hytro.com</a> </p>

<p><strong>FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p>

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  <title>120: Is Blood Flow Restriction The Most Underused Weapon In Elite Performance?</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
  <author>Science for Sport</author>
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  <itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Is Blood Flow Restriction The Most Underused Weapon In Elite Performance?</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Science for Sport</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science…

This entertaining podcast explores:

• The science behind the world’s best athletes.
• Current issues and events in the world of sport.
• How to master the art and science of coaching.

Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events effecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping.

Though anyone is welcome to join us on this journey, this podcast is primarily for:

• S&amp;C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletes

If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>27:28</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In episode 120, Warren Bradley Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, joins us.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Specifically Warren will be looking at:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What BFR is&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Physiology underpinning BFR use&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How to use BFR for Recovery and Hypertrophy&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Warren&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"Dr Warren Bradley is founder &amp;amp; head of elite performance at Hytro. He has supported hundreds of elite athletes to enhance their performance over the last decade, including successful Olympians, international rugby players and Premier League footballers. He completed his PhD in 2017 and has published over a dozen research papers and book chapters about exercise physiology and performance nutrition. Warren’s experience working in elite sports paired with his scientific research was the perfect combination that led to the development and launch of Hytro, the first blood flow restriction (BFR) wearable designed specifically to improve sports performance."&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Find more at &lt;a href="https://hytro.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://hytro.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @hytro_ &lt;br&gt;
Twitter: @hytrotraining"&lt;/p&gt;

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 Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese&lt;br&gt;
 Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More&lt;br&gt;
 Improve Your Athletes' Performance&lt;br&gt;
 Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes&lt;br&gt;
 Save Yourself The Stress &amp;amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research&lt;/p&gt;

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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&amp;C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 120, Warren Bradley Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Warren will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>What BFR is</li>
<li>Physiology underpinning BFR use</li>
<li>How to use BFR for Recovery and Hypertrophy</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Warren</strong></p>

<p>"Dr Warren Bradley is founder &amp; head of elite performance at Hytro. He has supported hundreds of elite athletes to enhance their performance over the last decade, including successful Olympians, international rugby players and Premier League footballers. He completed his PhD in 2017 and has published over a dozen research papers and book chapters about exercise physiology and performance nutrition. Warren’s experience working in elite sports paired with his scientific research was the perfect combination that led to the development and launch of Hytro, the first blood flow restriction (BFR) wearable designed specifically to improve sports performance."</p>

<p>Find more at <a href="https://hytro.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hytro.com/</a></p>

<p>Instagram: @hytro_ <br>
Twitter: @hytrotraining"</p>

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 Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
 Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br>
 Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
 Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>

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</ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 120, Warren Bradley Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Warren will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>What BFR is</li>
<li>Physiology underpinning BFR use</li>
<li>How to use BFR for Recovery and Hypertrophy</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Warren</strong></p>

<p>"Dr Warren Bradley is founder &amp; head of elite performance at Hytro. He has supported hundreds of elite athletes to enhance their performance over the last decade, including successful Olympians, international rugby players and Premier League footballers. He completed his PhD in 2017 and has published over a dozen research papers and book chapters about exercise physiology and performance nutrition. Warren’s experience working in elite sports paired with his scientific research was the perfect combination that led to the development and launch of Hytro, the first blood flow restriction (BFR) wearable designed specifically to improve sports performance."</p>

<p>Find more at <a href="https://hytro.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hytro.com/</a></p>

<p>Instagram: @hytro_ <br>
Twitter: @hytrotraining"</p>

<p><strong>FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p>

<p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/sfsepisode120" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/sfsepisode120</a></p>

<p>Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family<br>
 Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br>
 Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
 Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br>
 Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
 Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br>
 Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
 Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>

<h3>🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform</h3>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Podcasts</a></li>
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</ul>]]>
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