Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
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343: The Enhanced Games: Performance, Risk and Athlete Choice
October 26th, 2026 | 33 mins 29 secs
anti-doping, athlete health, athlete monitoring, athlete welfare, doping in sport, elite sport, enhanced, enhanced games, high performance sport, human performance, informed consent, max martin, maximilian martin, medical supervision, performance enhancement, performance-enhancing drugs, recovery, richard graves, science for sport, science for sport podcast, sport science, sports ethics, sports science, sprinting, swimming, training adaptation, weightlifting
Richard Graves speaks with Enhanced co-founder and CEO Maximilian Martin about the Enhanced Games and the debate surrounding performance-enhancing substances in sport. They discuss athlete choice, medical oversight, informed consent and the inaugural event’s performances, while examining questions about long-term health and the wider responsibilities of promoting enhancement. Maximilian presents Enhanced’s position, with Richard questioning its implications for athletes and sport.
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265: Why Sprint and Jump Training Transforms Every Athlete
April 28th, 2025 | 30 mins 33 secs
athlete journey, athletics, coaching, cross-training, fitness, longjump, plyometrics, sportsinsights, sportsperformance, sprinting
This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves interviews performance coach Michael Fennell, who shares his extensive experience in athletics, particularly in long jump and sprints. Michael discusses the importance of cross-training across various sports, his coaching philosophy, and the key elements that contribute to athletic success, all while inspiring listeners to embrace their own journey in sports.
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239: Give Your Groin The Attention It Deserves
October 28th, 2024 | 29 mins 30 secs
adductor, change of direction, football, groin, groin injury, movement, plyometrics, soccer, speed, sprinting, training
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 affecting 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 athletesIf 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.
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237: Optimise Training Transfer For Maximal On-Pitch Performance
October 14th, 2024 | 23 mins 43 secs
jumping, running, sport, sport science, sprinting, strength and conditioning, training, transfer, workout
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 affecting 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 athletesIf 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.
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234: Perfect Programming: Individualisation For 100s Of Athletes At Once
September 23rd, 2024 | 17 mins 42 secs
athletics, college sport, power, speed, sprinting, strength, track and field, training, triathlon, univeristy sport, workout
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 affecting 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 athletesIf 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.
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220: No Gym, No Problem: Maximal Gains With Minimal Equipment
June 17th, 2024 | 25 mins 21 secs
Gym, american football, athletics, crossfit, low equipment, resources, running, sprinting, training, workout
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 athletesIf 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.
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215: How Just 100g Of Resistance Can Change The Sprinting World
May 13th, 2024 | 45 mins 13 secs
100m, 60m, acceleration, athletics, running, speed, sport, sprint speed, sprinting, track, track and field, training, workout
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 athletesIf 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.
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195: How To Sprint Like A Top NFL Draft Pick
December 25th, 2023 | 37 mins 48 secs
100m, acceleration, american football, athletics, coordination, football, force, game speed, hockey, impulse, power, rugby, soccer, speed, sprinting, team 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 athletesIf 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.
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194: How To Train Like A Masters World Champion
December 18th, 2023 | 23 mins 40 secs
100m, 200m, 60m, Gym, athletics, masters, masters athlete, running, sprinting, track and field, training, workout
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 athletesIf 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.
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178: How To Use Gym-Based Training To Rocket Your Speed
August 28th, 2023 | 26 mins 45 secs
100m, Gym, acceleration, american football, athletics, coordination, football, game speed, hockey, power, rugby, soccer, speed, sprinting, team sport, training, workout
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 athletesIf 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.