web02.fireside.fm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:15:29 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Science for Sport Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Squat” https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/tags/squat Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000 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 142: How Any Sport Can Learn From Powerlifting Secrets http://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/142 89957066-8423-43d5-b6ab-f6a93e5354fb Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000 Science for Sport 142 How Any Sport Can Learn From Powerlifting Secrets 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. 24:52 no In episode 142, Tanno de Pender, International Powerlifter and S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Tanno will be looking at: What powerlifting is and how to train for it What other sports can learn from powerlifting *About Tanno "My name is Tanno de Pender, 30 years old from the Netherlands – I completed my MSc in Human Movement Sciences specialized in Sports & Nutrition at Maastricht University. I’ve been involved in strength training since I was 14, and got competitively involved in Powerlifting since 2016. Currently I’m a National Champion within the Netherlands in the -105kg class and hold multiple records in different weight classes in the Bench Press, Deadlift & Total. Furthermore, I work as an S&C Coach for TEAMNL, together with the Elite Track Cycling Sprint programme as well as for the talent development programmes for Track Cycling & BMX. I also work as an online Strength & Nutrition coach with Reformance – an online company working primarily with Powerlifters." www.reformancetraining.com Instagram: @7ann0 and @reformancetraining FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode142 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ 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 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005) Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g) Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast) sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries In episode 142, Tanno de Pender, International Powerlifter and S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us.

Specifically Tanno will be looking at:

  • What powerlifting is and how to train for it
  • What other sports can learn from powerlifting

*About Tanno

"My name is Tanno de Pender, 30 years old from the Netherlands – I completed my MSc in Human Movement Sciences specialized in Sports & Nutrition at Maastricht University. I’ve been involved in strength training since I was 14, and got competitively involved in Powerlifting since 2016. Currently I’m a National Champion within the Netherlands in the -105kg class and hold multiple records in different weight classes in the Bench Press, Deadlift & Total. Furthermore, I work as an S&C Coach for TEAMNL, together with the Elite Track Cycling Sprint programme as well as for the talent development programmes for Track Cycling & BMX. I also work as an online Strength & Nutrition coach with Reformance – an online company working primarily with Powerlifters."

www.reformancetraining.com

Instagram: @7ann0 and @reformancetraining

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https://bit.ly/sfsepisode142

JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM:

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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

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform

]]> In episode 142, Tanno de Pender, International Powerlifter and S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us.

Specifically Tanno will be looking at:

  • What powerlifting is and how to train for it
  • What other sports can learn from powerlifting

*About Tanno

"My name is Tanno de Pender, 30 years old from the Netherlands – I completed my MSc in Human Movement Sciences specialized in Sports & Nutrition at Maastricht University. I’ve been involved in strength training since I was 14, and got competitively involved in Powerlifting since 2016. Currently I’m a National Champion within the Netherlands in the -105kg class and hold multiple records in different weight classes in the Bench Press, Deadlift & Total. Furthermore, I work as an S&C Coach for TEAMNL, together with the Elite Track Cycling Sprint programme as well as for the talent development programmes for Track Cycling & BMX. I also work as an online Strength & Nutrition coach with Reformance – an online company working primarily with Powerlifters."

www.reformancetraining.com

Instagram: @7ann0 and @reformancetraining

FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL

SIGN UP NOW:

https://bit.ly/sfsepisode142

JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM:

https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/

​ 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

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform

]]> 37: Using VBT To Smash Performance Goals http://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/37 458786e5-6c77-474c-a3de-d5d4807c5dec Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Science for Sport 37 Using VBT To Smash Performance Goals 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. 25:33 no In episode 37, Steve Thompson, Course Leader for the Masters in S&C at Sheffield Hallam University, joins us. Specifically Steve will be looking at: Key reasons to use VBT Essential practical applications of VBT Future of VBT About Steve "Steve Thompson is an accredited Strength & Conditioning coach with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and a Senior Lecturer and the Course Leader for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning Coaching at Sheffield Hallam University. He is also a PhD candidate majoring in Velocity Based Training (VBT), but more specifically, the use of load-velocity profiling to aid load prescription. Steve is an active early-career researcher, with publications in high-impact journals such as Sports Medicine, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and International Journal of Sport Physiology and Performance. He currently holds multiple S&C consultancy roles, including City of Sheffield and GB Diving and Barnsley Football Club. Steve has a wealth of experience in elite sport, specifically with GB Commonwealth medallists and Olympic competitors in Diving, Women's Volleyball and Table Tennis, as well as with professional athletes in Rugby League, Tennis, Fencing and Golf. " Twitter: Steve381 Instagram: stevethompson99t https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Steve_Thompson17 FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_37 ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005) Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g) Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast) * 🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors We'd like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast. FLEX by GymAware Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below. https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware Hawkin Dynamics To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts. https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries In episode 37, Steve Thompson, Course Leader for the Masters in S&C at Sheffield Hallam University, joins us.

Specifically Steve will be looking at:

  • Key reasons to use VBT
  • Essential practical applications of VBT
  • Future of VBT

About Steve

"Steve Thompson is an accredited Strength & Conditioning coach with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and a Senior Lecturer and the Course Leader for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning Coaching at Sheffield Hallam University. He is also a PhD candidate majoring in Velocity Based Training (VBT), but more specifically, the use of load-velocity profiling to aid load prescription. Steve is an active early-career researcher, with publications in high-impact journals such as Sports Medicine, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and International Journal of Sport Physiology and Performance. He currently holds multiple S&C consultancy roles, including City of Sheffield and GB Diving and Barnsley Football Club. Steve has a wealth of experience in elite sport, specifically with GB Commonwealth medallists and Olympic competitors in Diving, Women's Volleyball and Table Tennis, as well as with professional athletes in Rugby League, Tennis, Fencing and Golf. "

Twitter: Steve381
Instagram: stevethompson99t

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Steve_Thompson17

FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY

https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_37

​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews
​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study
​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes
​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more
​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform

*

🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors

We'd like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast.

FLEX by GymAware

Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below.

https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware

Hawkin Dynamics

To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.

https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics

]]> In episode 37, Steve Thompson, Course Leader for the Masters in S&C at Sheffield Hallam University, joins us.

Specifically Steve will be looking at:

  • Key reasons to use VBT
  • Essential practical applications of VBT
  • Future of VBT

About Steve

"Steve Thompson is an accredited Strength & Conditioning coach with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and a Senior Lecturer and the Course Leader for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning Coaching at Sheffield Hallam University. He is also a PhD candidate majoring in Velocity Based Training (VBT), but more specifically, the use of load-velocity profiling to aid load prescription. Steve is an active early-career researcher, with publications in high-impact journals such as Sports Medicine, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and International Journal of Sport Physiology and Performance. He currently holds multiple S&C consultancy roles, including City of Sheffield and GB Diving and Barnsley Football Club. Steve has a wealth of experience in elite sport, specifically with GB Commonwealth medallists and Olympic competitors in Diving, Women's Volleyball and Table Tennis, as well as with professional athletes in Rugby League, Tennis, Fencing and Golf. "

Twitter: Steve381
Instagram: stevethompson99t

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Steve_Thompson17

FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY

https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_37

​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews
​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study
​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes
​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more
​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform

*

🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors

We'd like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast.

FLEX by GymAware

Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below.

https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware

Hawkin Dynamics

To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.

https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics

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