The Experts Behind the Athletes - Unpacking the Science of High Performance

The Experts Behind the Athletes - Unpacking the Science of High Performance

Keen to extend your sports performance? Catch the latest research findings from Sports Scientists at the University of South Australia. It’s your guide to optimizing nutrition, injury prevention and management, psychology of high performance, and more It’s all from Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity Centre at the University of South Australia. Don’t let your competition find it first!

Episodes

July 24, 2024 13 mins

Ever hear people say, ‘you’re training, you can eat whatever you like’? Guess what – sadly that’s not true! Find out about the value of good nutrition for your training, and note it doesn’t usually require dietary supplements. Oh, and don’t forget to add water!

Catch Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, part of the Alliance for Research in Exercise and Nutrition at the University of South Australia.

Meet Evangeline Mantzioris

Evangeline Mantz...

Mark as Played

There’s a fine balance between training stress, fatigue, recovery, and performance. The right balance leads to positive adaptions in the body and increases in performance. But you don’t want to get it wrong as over-reaching or undertraining both lead to reduced athletic performance. How to get it right?

Catch Dr Clint Bellinger, Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of South Australia talking about the benefits...

Mark as Played
July 24, 2024 10 mins

Did you know that potential isn’t all about natural ability?  It’s true! Sports psychology is one way to help push our boundaries and develop performance potential.

Catch Associate Professor Amber Mosewich, from the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation from the University of Alberta about how the psychology of high performance can improve your game – on the sports field, and in life.

Meet  Amber Mosewich

Dr. Amber Mosewich...

Mark as Played

What is it about the power of exercise and sport that inspires recovery and well-being? How does that impact all of us? How does it impact the participants and their families engaged in the Invictus Pathways Program?

Catch Dr Max Nelson, Program Director: Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) and Physical Performance Coordinator, Invictus Pathways Program at the University of South Australia.

Meet Max Nelson

Dr Max Ne...

Mark as Played

What risk factors contribute to injury?  Which risk factors are modifiable? And, how to reduce the risk of injuries occurring?

Find out more with Dr. Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of South Australia.

Meet Hunter Bennett

Dr. Hunter Bennett is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of South Australia. He completed his PhD in 2020, focusing on movement assessment and exe...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    How do the smartest marketers and business entrepreneurs cut through the noise? And how do they manage to do it again and again? It's a combination of math—the strategy and analytics—and magic, the creative spark. Join iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman as he analyzes the Math and Magic of marketing—sitting down with today's most gifted disruptors and compelling storytellers.

    Eye On College Basketball

    CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.

    The Questlove Show

    The Questlove Show builds on the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast, bringing listeners into intimate, one-on-one conversations with peers, influences, and friends. Hosted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, each episode uncovers the unexpected — from morning rituals and hidden talents to the art and experiences that shaped a guest’s journey. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, always curious, QLS offers rare insight into leaders in music, film, television, comedy, literature, mental health, and beyond. It’s a fresh, unpredictable spin from a trusted source — a place where randomness is encouraged, tangents are welcomed, and conversations are anything but ordinary.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Dan Bongino Show

    The Dan Bongino Show delivers no-nonsense analysis of the day’s most important political and cultural stories. Hosted by the former Deputy Director of the FBI, former Secret Service agent, NYPD officer, and bestselling author Dan Bongino, the show cuts through media spin with facts, accountability, and unapologetic conviction. Whether it’s exposing government overreach, defending constitutional freedoms, or connecting the dots the mainstream media ignores, The Dan Bongino Show provides in-depth analysis of the issues shaping America today. Each episode features sharp commentary, deep dives into breaking news, and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t hear anywhere else. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dan-bongino-show/id965293227?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sftHO603JaFqpuQBEZReL?si=PBlx46DyS5KxCuCXMOrQvw Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/bongino?e9s=src_v1_sa%2Csrc_v4_sa_o

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.