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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
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.
How do you build an effective strength training program for athletes?
In this episode, Prof. Dr. Guy Haff — leading expert in strength & conditioning and contributor to NSCA certification materials — shares practical insights on optimizing training for both teams and individuals.
We cover:
- The balance between team-based and individualized training
- Why simplicity beats complexity in program design
- Key principles of sports science and performance
- Common mistakes coaches should avoid
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or sports science student, this episode gives you actionable strategies to improve performance.
🎯 Key takeaway:
“Simple things done really well are far better than complex things done sloppily.”
Follow for more episodes on strength training, performance, and sports science.
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