app02 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:07:04 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Science for Sport Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Power Training” https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/tags/power%20training Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 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. en-gb episodic Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better Science for Sport 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. yes sport, science, sports, sports science, education, coach, coaching, athletes, performance, strength, conditioning, strength & conditioning, S&C, recovery, nutrition, entertainment Science for Sport contact@scienceforsport.com 324: Joe Truman: Training of a GB Track Sprinter https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/324 322f25e2-0b57-4326-b184-69626bb9fea7 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 324 Joe Truman: Training of a GB Track Sprinter full Science for Sport Richard Graves welcomes Great Britain track cyclist Joe Truman to discuss the science, training and decision-making behind elite track sprinting. Joe reflects on his journey through the British Cycling pathway, his first major individual European title, and the British record performance that marked a major breakthrough in his career. The conversation explores how studying sport and exercise science has shaped Joe’s training philosophy, why he now takes a more active role in his own programming, and how methods such as blood flow restriction training, tapering, cadence management and race-specific preparation are helping him push performance forward. For practitioners, this episode offers a detailed look at how an elite athlete blends science, experience and self-awareness to keep improving at the highest level. 24:02 no <p>This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves is joined by Great Britain track cyclist Joe Truman.</p> <p>Joe has spent nearly a decade as a full-time professional athlete with British Cycling, progressing through the pathway from a talent ID session at 15 to becoming a senior member of the GB sprint squad. After years of European, World Championship and Commonwealth medals, Joe recently claimed his first major individual title with European gold in the kilo, setting a British record in the process.</p> <p>In this episode, Joe gives a fascinating insight into the training methods, decision-making and performance science behind elite track sprinting. He explains how studying sport and exercise science changed the way he understood his own body, why he now has greater input into his own programming, and how that shift has helped drive a significant increase in performance.</p> <p>Richard and Joe also discuss the practical use of blood flow restriction training, how BFR moved from a rehab tool after back surgery to a staple part of Joe’s training, and why lower-load, lower-volume methods can still create meaningful performance adaptations when used intelligently.</p> <p><strong>In this episode you will learn</strong></p> <ul> <li>How Joe Truman progressed from British Cycling talent ID to the senior GB podium squad.</li> <li>Why his first major individual gold medal felt like a weight off his shoulders after years of silver and bronze medals.</li> <li>How sport and exercise science changed the way Joe approaches his own training.</li> <li>Why understanding the “why” behind a session can be a major motivational tool for elite athletes.</li> <li>How Joe uses blood flow restriction training in the gym and on the bike.</li> <li>Why BFR became a key tool after back surgery and later evolved into a performance method.</li> <li>How Joe balances peak power, glycolytic capacity and race-specific cadence.</li> <li>Why tapering can determine whether an athlete reaches their true performance ceiling.</li> <li>How training quality, recovery and freshness influence maximal sprint output.</li> <li>Why athletes should trust their own knowledge and listen closely to their body.</li> <li>How Joe is preparing for the next phase of the Olympic cycle towards LA 2028.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Joe Truman</strong><br> Joe Truman is a Great Britain track cyclist and one of the senior members of the GB men’s sprint squad.<br> Originally from Portsmouth, Joe was identified by British Cycling at the age of 15 and has been part of the British Cycling pathway ever since. He progressed through the under-16, under-18 and under-23 squads before joining the podium programme full-time after his first World Championships in 2017.<br> Across his career, Joe has competed in the team sprint, individual sprint, keirin and kilo, winning medals at European, World Championship, World Cup and Commonwealth level. In 2026, he claimed his first major individual senior title with European gold in the kilo, setting a British record and going under 58 seconds.</p> <p>Alongside his career as an elite athlete, Joe has studied sport and exercise science and now takes an active role in shaping his own training programme. His approach combines physiology, race-specific preparation, strength training, blood flow restriction training, recovery and athlete self-awareness.</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> sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves is joined by Great Britain track cyclist Joe Truman.

Joe has spent nearly a decade as a full-time professional athlete with British Cycling, progressing through the pathway from a talent ID session at 15 to becoming a senior member of the GB sprint squad. After years of European, World Championship and Commonwealth medals, Joe recently claimed his first major individual title with European gold in the kilo, setting a British record in the process.

In this episode, Joe gives a fascinating insight into the training methods, decision-making and performance science behind elite track sprinting. He explains how studying sport and exercise science changed the way he understood his own body, why he now has greater input into his own programming, and how that shift has helped drive a significant increase in performance.

Richard and Joe also discuss the practical use of blood flow restriction training, how BFR moved from a rehab tool after back surgery to a staple part of Joe’s training, and why lower-load, lower-volume methods can still create meaningful performance adaptations when used intelligently.

In this episode you will learn

  • How Joe Truman progressed from British Cycling talent ID to the senior GB podium squad.
  • Why his first major individual gold medal felt like a weight off his shoulders after years of silver and bronze medals.
  • How sport and exercise science changed the way Joe approaches his own training.
  • Why understanding the “why” behind a session can be a major motivational tool for elite athletes.
  • How Joe uses blood flow restriction training in the gym and on the bike.
  • Why BFR became a key tool after back surgery and later evolved into a performance method.
  • How Joe balances peak power, glycolytic capacity and race-specific cadence.
  • Why tapering can determine whether an athlete reaches their true performance ceiling.
  • How training quality, recovery and freshness influence maximal sprint output.
  • Why athletes should trust their own knowledge and listen closely to their body.
  • How Joe is preparing for the next phase of the Olympic cycle towards LA 2028.

About Joe Truman
Joe Truman is a Great Britain track cyclist and one of the senior members of the GB men’s sprint squad.
Originally from Portsmouth, Joe was identified by British Cycling at the age of 15 and has been part of the British Cycling pathway ever since. He progressed through the under-16, under-18 and under-23 squads before joining the podium programme full-time after his first World Championships in 2017.
Across his career, Joe has competed in the team sprint, individual sprint, keirin and kilo, winning medals at European, World Championship, World Cup and Commonwealth level. In 2026, he claimed his first major individual senior title with European gold in the kilo, setting a British record and going under 58 seconds.

Alongside his career as an elite athlete, Joe has studied sport and exercise science and now takes an active role in shaping his own training programme. His approach combines physiology, race-specific preparation, strength training, blood flow restriction training, recovery and athlete self-awareness.

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]]> This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves is joined by Great Britain track cyclist Joe Truman.

Joe has spent nearly a decade as a full-time professional athlete with British Cycling, progressing through the pathway from a talent ID session at 15 to becoming a senior member of the GB sprint squad. After years of European, World Championship and Commonwealth medals, Joe recently claimed his first major individual title with European gold in the kilo, setting a British record in the process.

In this episode, Joe gives a fascinating insight into the training methods, decision-making and performance science behind elite track sprinting. He explains how studying sport and exercise science changed the way he understood his own body, why he now has greater input into his own programming, and how that shift has helped drive a significant increase in performance.

Richard and Joe also discuss the practical use of blood flow restriction training, how BFR moved from a rehab tool after back surgery to a staple part of Joe’s training, and why lower-load, lower-volume methods can still create meaningful performance adaptations when used intelligently.

In this episode you will learn

  • How Joe Truman progressed from British Cycling talent ID to the senior GB podium squad.
  • Why his first major individual gold medal felt like a weight off his shoulders after years of silver and bronze medals.
  • How sport and exercise science changed the way Joe approaches his own training.
  • Why understanding the “why” behind a session can be a major motivational tool for elite athletes.
  • How Joe uses blood flow restriction training in the gym and on the bike.
  • Why BFR became a key tool after back surgery and later evolved into a performance method.
  • How Joe balances peak power, glycolytic capacity and race-specific cadence.
  • Why tapering can determine whether an athlete reaches their true performance ceiling.
  • How training quality, recovery and freshness influence maximal sprint output.
  • Why athletes should trust their own knowledge and listen closely to their body.
  • How Joe is preparing for the next phase of the Olympic cycle towards LA 2028.

About Joe Truman
Joe Truman is a Great Britain track cyclist and one of the senior members of the GB men’s sprint squad.
Originally from Portsmouth, Joe was identified by British Cycling at the age of 15 and has been part of the British Cycling pathway ever since. He progressed through the under-16, under-18 and under-23 squads before joining the podium programme full-time after his first World Championships in 2017.
Across his career, Joe has competed in the team sprint, individual sprint, keirin and kilo, winning medals at European, World Championship, World Cup and Commonwealth level. In 2026, he claimed his first major individual senior title with European gold in the kilo, setting a British record and going under 58 seconds.

Alongside his career as an elite athlete, Joe has studied sport and exercise science and now takes an active role in shaping his own training programme. His approach combines physiology, race-specific preparation, strength training, blood flow restriction training, recovery and athlete self-awareness.

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]]> 271: Strength First: Why It Underpins Everything https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/271 8091bbca-30fc-494f-a83f-207c20847db9 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 271 Strength First: Why It Underpins Everything full Science for Sport Leicester Tigers’ Head of Performance, Matt Parr, shares insights from coaching across both rugby union and league. From building strength and robustness to managing return-to-play and player wellbeing, this episode dives deep into the science behind elite performance. 28:21 no <p>In this week’s episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Leicester Tigers’ Head of Performance, Matt Parr, a former professional rugby player turned strength and conditioning expert with experience across both rugby union and league.<br> Matt shares his fascinating journey from the pitch to the performance department, offering valuable insights drawn from his time at Leicester Tigers and Catalan Dragons. With a career that’s spanned both codes of rugby, Matt dives into the key physical demands of each sport and how training must adapt to meet them. He also lifts the lid on what really goes into building strength, power, and robustness across a long and gruelling season.</p> <p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p> <ul> <li>The real physical differences between rugby union and rugby league – and why it’s not just “the same shaped ball”</li> <li>How to build meaningful preseason plans that lay the foundation for success</li> <li>Why strength underpins everything, and how it connects to power and injury prevention</li> <li>The importance of athlete conversations over just relying on data</li> <li>How Matt handles return-to-play protocols and balances performance with player wellbeing</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're a coach in pro sport or working at grassroots level, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways and thought-provoking reflections on what it really takes to keep athletes performing at their best.</p> <p><strong>About Matt Parr</strong><br> Matt Parr is the Head of Athletic Performance at Leicester Tigers and a former professional prop whose rugby career saw him represent clubs such as Sale Sharks, Saracens, London Irish, and Leicester. After transitioning from player to coach, Matt began his performance career at the Tigers in 2015, later becoming Lead S&amp;C coach in 2020. In 2022, he took on the Head of Performance role at Catalan Dragons in rugby league, before returning to Leicester in mid‑2024 to bring his cross-code expertise back to the Tigers setup . With an MSc in strength and conditioning and a reputation for strategic planning, leadership, and performance optimisation. Matt combines top-level playing experience and science-backed coaching to help elite athletes perform and stay on the field. </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> <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> sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries In this week’s episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Leicester Tigers’ Head of Performance, Matt Parr, a former professional rugby player turned strength and conditioning expert with experience across both rugby union and league.
Matt shares his fascinating journey from the pitch to the performance department, offering valuable insights drawn from his time at Leicester Tigers and Catalan Dragons. With a career that’s spanned both codes of rugby, Matt dives into the key physical demands of each sport and how training must adapt to meet them. He also lifts the lid on what really goes into building strength, power, and robustness across a long and gruelling season.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The real physical differences between rugby union and rugby league – and why it’s not just “the same shaped ball”
  • How to build meaningful preseason plans that lay the foundation for success
  • Why strength underpins everything, and how it connects to power and injury prevention
  • The importance of athlete conversations over just relying on data
  • How Matt handles return-to-play protocols and balances performance with player wellbeing

Whether you're a coach in pro sport or working at grassroots level, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways and thought-provoking reflections on what it really takes to keep athletes performing at their best.

About Matt Parr
Matt Parr is the Head of Athletic Performance at Leicester Tigers and a former professional prop whose rugby career saw him represent clubs such as Sale Sharks, Saracens, London Irish, and Leicester. After transitioning from player to coach, Matt began his performance career at the Tigers in 2015, later becoming Lead S&C coach in 2020. In 2022, he took on the Head of Performance role at Catalan Dragons in rugby league, before returning to Leicester in mid‑2024 to bring his cross-code expertise back to the Tigers setup . With an MSc in strength and conditioning and a reputation for strategic planning, leadership, and performance optimisation. Matt combines top-level playing experience and science-backed coaching to help elite athletes perform and stay on the field.

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]]> In this week’s episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Leicester Tigers’ Head of Performance, Matt Parr, a former professional rugby player turned strength and conditioning expert with experience across both rugby union and league.
Matt shares his fascinating journey from the pitch to the performance department, offering valuable insights drawn from his time at Leicester Tigers and Catalan Dragons. With a career that’s spanned both codes of rugby, Matt dives into the key physical demands of each sport and how training must adapt to meet them. He also lifts the lid on what really goes into building strength, power, and robustness across a long and gruelling season.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The real physical differences between rugby union and rugby league – and why it’s not just “the same shaped ball”
  • How to build meaningful preseason plans that lay the foundation for success
  • Why strength underpins everything, and how it connects to power and injury prevention
  • The importance of athlete conversations over just relying on data
  • How Matt handles return-to-play protocols and balances performance with player wellbeing

Whether you're a coach in pro sport or working at grassroots level, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways and thought-provoking reflections on what it really takes to keep athletes performing at their best.

About Matt Parr
Matt Parr is the Head of Athletic Performance at Leicester Tigers and a former professional prop whose rugby career saw him represent clubs such as Sale Sharks, Saracens, London Irish, and Leicester. After transitioning from player to coach, Matt began his performance career at the Tigers in 2015, later becoming Lead S&C coach in 2020. In 2022, he took on the Head of Performance role at Catalan Dragons in rugby league, before returning to Leicester in mid‑2024 to bring his cross-code expertise back to the Tigers setup . With an MSc in strength and conditioning and a reputation for strategic planning, leadership, and performance optimisation. Matt combines top-level playing experience and science-backed coaching to help elite athletes perform and stay on the field.

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]]> 159: Improve Endurance Performance With Perfectly Planned Strength And Power Training https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/159 c8cc9f56-2572-41fd-8d90-f75a17871bf2 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 159 Improve Endurance Performance With Perfectly Planned Strength And Power Training full Science for Sport 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&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. 17:08 no <p>In episode 159, Hector Romero, Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach at TeamNL, joins us.</p> <p>Specifically Hector will be looking at:</p> <ul> <li>Importance of strength and power in endurance sports</li> <li>Adapations to strength training in endurance sports</li> <li>How to plan strength training for endurance sports</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Hector:</strong></p> <p>"Hector Romero is a Strength and Conditioning Coach based in the Netherlands. He has been in the industry for 10 years starting his studies at UNSW in Exercise Physiology and completing a Masters Exercise Science at ECU, Australia, whilst gaining experience as a personal trainer. After completing his studies he shifted to more sports performance specific work, working with a variety of athletes ranging from football, basketball, field hockey, tennis and kick boxing at both the amateur and professional level. He is currently work with TeamNL assisting in the physical preparation of the Dutch National Rowing team as well as a Speed Skating Talent Team whilst also running his own online training business, Potencia Athletica."</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://potencia-athletica.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://potencia-athletica.com/</a></p> <p>Instagram: hromerosnc<br> Facebook: Hector Romero</p> <p><strong>FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p> <p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> </p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/sfsepisode159" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/sfsepisode159</a></p> <p><strong>JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM:</strong> </p> <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> sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries In episode 159, Hector Romero, Strength & Conditioning Coach at TeamNL, joins us.

Specifically Hector will be looking at:

  • Importance of strength and power in endurance sports
  • Adapations to strength training in endurance sports
  • How to plan strength training for endurance sports

About Hector:

"Hector Romero is a Strength and Conditioning Coach based in the Netherlands. He has been in the industry for 10 years starting his studies at UNSW in Exercise Physiology and completing a Masters Exercise Science at ECU, Australia, whilst gaining experience as a personal trainer. After completing his studies he shifted to more sports performance specific work, working with a variety of athletes ranging from football, basketball, field hockey, tennis and kick boxing at both the amateur and professional level. He is currently work with TeamNL assisting in the physical preparation of the Dutch National Rowing team as well as a Speed Skating Talent Team whilst also running his own online training business, Potencia Athletica."

Website: https://potencia-athletica.com/

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]]> In episode 159, Hector Romero, Strength & Conditioning Coach at TeamNL, joins us.

Specifically Hector will be looking at:

  • Importance of strength and power in endurance sports
  • Adapations to strength training in endurance sports
  • How to plan strength training for endurance sports

About Hector:

"Hector Romero is a Strength and Conditioning Coach based in the Netherlands. He has been in the industry for 10 years starting his studies at UNSW in Exercise Physiology and completing a Masters Exercise Science at ECU, Australia, whilst gaining experience as a personal trainer. After completing his studies he shifted to more sports performance specific work, working with a variety of athletes ranging from football, basketball, field hockey, tennis and kick boxing at both the amateur and professional level. He is currently work with TeamNL assisting in the physical preparation of the Dutch National Rowing team as well as a Speed Skating Talent Team whilst also running his own online training business, Potencia Athletica."

Website: https://potencia-athletica.com/

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]]> 110: Play More, Win More, Earn More: Reducing Injury Risk In Sport https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/110 ab62cf83-a2f2-40db-a3e8-3b1b3114c5a8 Mon, 09 May 2022 02:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 110 Play More, Win More, Earn More: Reducing Injury Risk In Sport full Science for Sport 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&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. 33:16 yes <p>In episode 110, Christian Woodford, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Woodford SSC, joins us.</p> <p>Specifically you will learn:</p> <ul> <li>The importance of reducing injury risk</li> <li>How to train to reduce injury risk</li> <li>What NOT to do in the gym</li> <li>How Christian programs for his athletes</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Christian</strong></p> <p>"Christian Woodford’s name is the biggest in sports performance, injury prevention and rehab – return to perform in Australia (while pioneering the growth, development and understanding of applied sport science/athletic development in The Australian private sector). Over the last 8 years (est. 2012) Christian &amp; WSSC have become world renowned and some of the best coaches in the world such as Joe Defranco giving their tick of approval to WSSC &amp; Christian.</p> <p>Christian is known for his athlete centred and RESULTS driven approach to his coaching. Athletes from professional, semi professional, amateur to weekend warrior (both here and abroad) have all hire Christian to prepare them for sporting performance, injury reduction &amp; rehab -return to perform coaching.</p> <p>Christian’s passion for applied sport science, coaching and the industry has developed him into the coach that is #changingthegame in the private sector not just in Australia but around the world.</p> <p>Christian offers consultancy for teams, individual athletes, coaches, students and upskill for other personal training, coaching companies."</p> <p>Instagram/Twitter: @coachwoodford @WoodfordSSC</p> <p><strong>FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p> <p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/sfsepisode110" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/sfsepisode110</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> sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries In episode 110, Christian Woodford, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Woodford SSC, joins us.

Specifically you will learn:

  • The importance of reducing injury risk
  • How to train to reduce injury risk
  • What NOT to do in the gym
  • How Christian programs for his athletes

About Christian

"Christian Woodford’s name is the biggest in sports performance, injury prevention and rehab – return to perform in Australia (while pioneering the growth, development and understanding of applied sport science/athletic development in The Australian private sector). Over the last 8 years (est. 2012) Christian & WSSC have become world renowned and some of the best coaches in the world such as Joe Defranco giving their tick of approval to WSSC & Christian.

Christian is known for his athlete centred and RESULTS driven approach to his coaching. Athletes from professional, semi professional, amateur to weekend warrior (both here and abroad) have all hire Christian to prepare them for sporting performance, injury reduction & rehab -return to perform coaching.

Christian’s passion for applied sport science, coaching and the industry has developed him into the coach that is #changingthegame in the private sector not just in Australia but around the world.

Christian offers consultancy for teams, individual athletes, coaches, students and upskill for other personal training, coaching companies."

Instagram/Twitter: @coachwoodford @WoodfordSSC

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

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]]> In episode 110, Christian Woodford, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Woodford SSC, joins us.

Specifically you will learn:

  • The importance of reducing injury risk
  • How to train to reduce injury risk
  • What NOT to do in the gym
  • How Christian programs for his athletes

About Christian

"Christian Woodford’s name is the biggest in sports performance, injury prevention and rehab – return to perform in Australia (while pioneering the growth, development and understanding of applied sport science/athletic development in The Australian private sector). Over the last 8 years (est. 2012) Christian & WSSC have become world renowned and some of the best coaches in the world such as Joe Defranco giving their tick of approval to WSSC & Christian.

Christian is known for his athlete centred and RESULTS driven approach to his coaching. Athletes from professional, semi professional, amateur to weekend warrior (both here and abroad) have all hire Christian to prepare them for sporting performance, injury reduction & rehab -return to perform coaching.

Christian’s passion for applied sport science, coaching and the industry has developed him into the coach that is #changingthegame in the private sector not just in Australia but around the world.

Christian offers consultancy for teams, individual athletes, coaches, students and upskill for other personal training, coaching companies."

Instagram/Twitter: @coachwoodford @WoodfordSSC

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

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