Science in Sports
Science in Sports
Podcast Description
Hosted by Simon Heidenreich M.A. – retired ice hockey pro turned sports scientist – this podcast offers exciting insights into training planning and management, cutting-edge sports science research, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from coaches, psychologists, researchers, and medical experts.
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The podcast dives into themes such as training planning, sports science research, and mental resilience in athletics. Specific episodes include discussions on managing fatigue with Kostas Stratakis, the importance of sports cardiology with Dr. Ariane Heigl, and strategies for sustainable performance with Nicolai Kammann, providing valuable insights into both the science and the social aspects of sports.
Hosted by sports scientist and former professional hockey player Simon Heidenreich, this sports science podcast explores strength training, athletic performance, recovery science, injury prevention, and applied research in sport.
Featuring conversations with strength & conditioning coaches, sport scientists, athletes, and medical professionals, the show translates research into practical insights for coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in performance.
What makes one athlete more efficient than another?
In this episode, we speak with Graham Stark, sports scientist at Firstbeat, about the concept of movement efficiencyand why it plays a crucial role in athletic performance.
Movement efficiency refers to how much activity an athlete can produce relative to the energy cost of that activity. Two athletes might run at the same speed, but their bodies can respond very differently depending on cardiovascular fitness, biomechanics, and physiological factors.
In this conversation we explore:
What movement efficiency means in sports science
The relationship between heart rate, energy expenditure, and performance
Why some athletes perform better while using less energy
How coaches can improve movement patterns and conditioning
Why efficiency development is especially important in young athletes
Whether you're a coach, athlete, or sports science enthusiast, this episode provides practical insights into how improving efficiency can lead to better performance and reduced fatigue.
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