Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
Displaying 2 items of Science for Sport Podcast with the tag "performance apparel".
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331: Why Energy Management Is the Next Big Performance Tool
August 3rd, 2026 | 22 mins 35 secs
athlete performance, athlete protection, breast support, compression apparel, concussion, dr sarah karmel, dynamic materials, impact protection, material science, nfl helmets, non-newtonian materials, padel, performance apparel, pickleball, polymers, rheon labs, rotational impact, running biomechanics, sports bras, sports equipment innovation, sports science, sports technology, tendon loading, tennis, vibration damping, women’s sport
Dr Sarah Karmel explains how dynamic polymer technology is being used to create sports equipment and apparel that responds to force and movement. From impact protection in helmets to support in sports bras, vibration control in rackets and responsive compression apparel, the episode explores how material science may help athletes feel better, stay better protected and perform more effectively.
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252: How to Maximise Athlete Performance & Recovery
January 27th, 2025 | 29 mins 21 secs
athlete recovery, athlete wellness, coaching insights, elite athlete training, elite performance, fitness optimisation, football training, high-performance sport, injury prevention, leinster rugby, performance apparel, performance coaching, peter tierney, professional sports training, recovery strategies, recovery techniques, rugby performance, sports analytics, sports coaching, sports data, sports innovation, sports nutrition, sports performance, sports science, sports science podcast, sports technology, strength and conditioning, stuart lancaster, training intensity, wearable technology
From winning the Heineken Cup with Leinster Rugby to shaping the future of athlete recovery and performance data, Dr Peter Tierney shares key insights from his diverse career. Discover the biggest mistakes in replicating success, the science behind tailored recovery strategies, and how wearable tech is transforming sport.