Join Dr Andrew Usher and Dr John Babraj as they dive into research reviews, sports science concepts, chat with featured guests, and introduce you to the exciting world of high performance and sports science.
We Do Performance - A Sport Science Podcast
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Join Dr Andrew Usher and Dr John Babraj as they dive into research reviews, sports science concepts, chat with featured guests, and introduce you to the exciting world of high performance and sports science.
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August 27, 2025
We Do Performance - Episode 5 (Vo2Max)
Host John and guest Andrew explore VO2 Max testing, discussing its methods, interpretation, and true value for athletes in this interview.
May 22, 2025
We Do Performance - Episode 4 -(Ed Lea)
<p>In this episode of the We Do Performance podcast, Ed Lee, a seasoned performance coach at Harlequins, shares his journey in rugby and the evolution of strength and conditioning practices. He discusses the importance of individualized training, the role of acceleration in athlete performance, and the psychological benefits of sprint training. Ed emphasizes the need for freshness over fitness in training schedules and how sprinting can serve as both a training tool and a screening method for athletes. The conversation highlights the challenges and realities of training elite athletes and the continuous adaptation required in coaching methods. In this conversation, Ed and the team delve into the complexities of physiological limiters in athletic performance, focusing on the distinctions between central and peripheral limitations. They explore the use of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) as a tool for understanding muscle function and performance metrics. The discussion highlights the importance of data-driven insights in training, particularly in rugby, where conditioning strategies must adapt to the demands of the sport. The conversation also touches on the significance of scrum and mauling in conditioning, the art of pushing athletic limits, and the need for a comprehensive understanding of conditioning to enhance overall performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Keywords</p><p>rugby, performance coaching, strength and conditioning, athlete training, acceleration training, sports science, team sports, training adaptation, psychological benefits, individualized training, physiological limiters, central limitations, peripheral limitations, NIRS, athletic training, performance improvement, scrum conditioning, mauling, data-driven insights, conditioning strategies</p>
March 28, 2025
We Do Performance - Episode 3 ( Bill Smart)
<p>In this episode Andrew is joined by Strength and Conditioning and Performance coach Bill Smart. Bill has worked in numerous sports, from BMX, Cycling to MMA, and has been responsible for the strength and conditioning of UFC athletes such as Israel Adesanya.</p><p><br></p><p>In this chat, we discuss everything from how to elicit the energy system demands of sport, to the use of Train Red NIRS to profile athletes and much more.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Bill Smart and His Background</p><p>03:13 The Evolution of Strength and Conditioning in Combat Sports</p><p>06:02 The Unique Attributes of BMX Athletes</p><p>09:02 Training Methodologies for Elite Athletes</p><p>11:58 The Importance of Needs Analysis in Performance Training</p><p>14:56 The Role of Experience in Strength and Conditioning</p><p>17:55 Insights from Personal Combat Sports Experience</p><p>20:49 The Intersection of Skill and Strength in Combat Sports</p><p>23:25 Conditioning Strategies for Boxing and Combat Sports</p><p>25:58 The Role of Elasticity and Power Generation in Fighting</p><p>29:14 Conclusion and Future Directions in Strength and Conditioning</p><p>33:28 Elasticity and Shock Absorption in Combat Sports</p><p>36:46 Understanding Fatigue and Recovery in Athletes</p><p>38:48 The Role of Psychology in Performance</p><p>40:30 Mental Toughness and Pressure Testing</p><p>43:19 Identifying and Addressing Performance Issues</p><p>49:13 The Importance of Observations in Competition</p><p>53:53 Utilizing NIRS Technology in Training</p><p>01:02:42 Exploring Athletic Profiles and Training Differences</p><p>01:04:42 Understanding Muscle Oxygenation and Endurance</p><p>01:06:35 Hypertrophy's Impact on Athletic Performance</p><p>01:08:35 The Role of Training Methods in Energy Systems</p><p>01:10:30 Striking Techniques and Force Measurement</p><p>01:23:43 Concluding Thoughts on Performance and Research</p><p><br></p><p> </p>
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