Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
Displaying all 6 Episode of Science for Sport Podcast with the tag “professional sports”.
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274: The Truth About Blood Flow Restriction with Dr. Warren Bradley
June 30th, 2025 | 25 mins 38 secs
athlete recovery, athletic recovery, bfr training, blood flow restriction, elite athlete training, endurance training, exercise physiology, fitness innovation, hytro, injury rehab, muscle growth, nasa training, performance coaching, professional sports, space training, sports performance, sports science, strength and conditioning, strength training, wearable fitness technology
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.
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269: Food First, Supplements Second: Performance Nutrition with Tom Coughlin
May 26th, 2025 | 26 mins 51 secs
athlete health, athletic performance, behavioral, caffeine, dietary fundamentals, elite athletes, food first, informed sport, nutrition consulting, nutrition myths, nutrition psychology, nutrition science, olympic athletes, performance nutrition, pre workout, professional sports, rugby nutrition, sports nutrition, sports performance, sports science, supplement safety, supplements
Performance nutrition consultant Tom Coughlin shares expert insights from his decade of experience with Olympic athletes and professional teams, emphasising a "food first" approach while discussing supplement safety and science-backed pre-workout strategies.
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264: Catapult's Vector 8: The Future of Athlete Monitoring Unveiled
April 21st, 2025 | 41 mins 35 secs
ai in sports, athlete monitoring, athlete performance, catapult, coaching strategies, coaching tools, data analytics, data-driven decisions, elite athletes, injury prevention, performance optimization, professional sports, real-time data, sports analytics, sports innovation, sports science, sports technology, technology in sports, vector 8, wearable technology
In this episode of the Science for Sport podcast, we chat with Jacques Groenewald, Vice President of Engineering at Catapult, about the revolutionary Vector 8 system. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is set to transform athlete monitoring and performance optimisation, enabling real-time data analysis and enhancing decision-making for coaches and athletes alike.
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255: The Post-Workout Mistake Elite Athletes Never Make
February 17th, 2025 | 28 mins 50 secs
amateur athlete, athletic performance, athletic recovery, creatine, cricket, electrolytes, elite athletes, endurance training, evidence based nutrition, fitness advice, fitness goals, food first, football, healthy eating, hydration, leeds united, leicestershire cricket, marathon, marathon training, nutrition education, nutrition science, nutrition tips, performance nutrition, performance optimization, post workout recovery, pre workout nutrition, professional sports, protein, recovery, rugby, running, sport performance, sport science, sports nutrition, sports nutritionist, sports science podcast, supplements, training tips, vitamin d, weekend warrior, youth athletes
Sports nutritionist Dan Richardson, who works with Leeds United Academy and Leicestershire County Cricket, challenges common nutrition myths and reveals why fruits and vegetables might be more important for recovery than protein shakes. Drawing from his extensive experience across multiple sports, Dan shares practical insights on proper fueling strategies, supplement facts, and why timing matters for both elite athletes and weekend warriors alike.
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254: Kicking Diabetes: Brayden Narveson's NFL Journey
February 10th, 2025 | 23 mins 51 secs
athletic performance, diabetes awareness, diabetes management, football, football player, green bay packers, health innovation, insulin pump, medical device, medical technology, nfl, nfl kicker, omnipod, professional athlete, professional sports, sports medicine, sports success, sports technology, tennessee titans, type 1 diabetes
NFL kicker Brayden Narveson reveals how cutting-edge technology and unwavering determination helped him overcome a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis to achieve his pro football dreams. In this inspiring Super Bowl week conversation, discover how modern medical innovation and athletic excellence combine as Narveson shares his remarkable journey from potential career-ending diagnosis to breaking barriers in professional sports.
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250: The Science for Sport Story
January 13th, 2025 | 25 mins 51 secs
athlete development, athlete performance, cardiff city fc, coaching, coaching tips, evidence-based training, fitness education, football, online learning, owen walker, podcast, professional sports, recovery methods, science for sport, sports careers, sports education, sports industry, sports innovation, sports mentorship, sports performance, sports podcast, sports research, sports science, sports scientists, sports technology, strength and conditioning
In The Science for Sport Story, founder Owen Walker shares how his journey from aspiring footballer to sports scientist led to creating the world’s leading sports science platform. Hosted by Richard Graves, this episode explores the vision, impact, and future of Science for Sport. A must-listen for sports enthusiasts and professionals alike!