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THE CASE OF CASTER: Why Principle Trumped Bad Evidence / Her Future / What It Means For the Future of Women's Sport
Season 2 Episode 12
This week double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya lost her appeal in a Swiss Federal Court to have a decision made by World Athletics - effective…
5 years, 7 months ago
TOUR DE FRANCE 2020 (Week 1): First Week Deep Dive / What Pro Power Data Shows Us / The Covid Question / How the Sprints are Won
Season 2 Episode 12
The first week of the delayed 2020 Tour de France threw up some big surprises and some stunning performances. But what does all the data say about th…
5 years, 7 months ago
THE SUPPLEMENTS EPISODE / Why Most Claims are Bogus / What Really Works / The Problem with Vitamins
Season 2 Episode 11
From vitamins to weight-loss tablets, muscle builders and energy drinks, supplements promise a quick fix to performance and health. But is there any …
5 years, 7 months ago
The Simple Truth about Exercise and Hydration
Season 2 Episode 8
The perfect hydration strategy during exercise is simpler than you think. Join Prof. Ross Tucker and Mike Finch as they delve into the science, discu…
5 years, 8 months ago
Watt The FTP?
Season 2 Episode 7
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is one of the most popular terms in endurance sport and used by both professional and amateur racers. Take a deep di…
5 years, 9 months ago
Why the WHO's Advice on Exercising and Face Masks is Wrong
Season 2
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently advised against the use of masks while exercising. Prof. Ross Tucker and sports journalist Mike Finch ex…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Adria Tennis Tour: How NOT to Organise A Sporting Event in the Time Of Corona
Season 2
The ill-fated Adria tennis Tour, headlined by world number one Novak Djokovic, was a lesson for sporting organisers around the world in what not to d…
5 years, 9 months ago
Corona Comeback: How Sport Is Leading The Way / Do Spectators Matter?
Season 2 Episode 6
With soccer matches already under way and many professional sports looking at innovative plans to get back in action, Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike…
5 years, 10 months ago
The Remarkable Effects of Exercise on Ageing
Season 1 Episode 5
Taking part in regular exercise throughout your life has truly remarkable effects on performance and ageing. Prof. Ross Tucker and Mike Finch discuss…
5 years, 11 months ago
Sport, Exercise and Health in the Age of Corona
Season 2 Episode 4
The impact of the Coronavirus across the globe has been felt in every sphere of life, including sport. From the cancellation and postponement of most…
6 years ago