Mental Muscle Episodes Episode guide
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Why is tackle height changing in rugby?
The debates continue about head injuries in sport.
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Why does a curling stone curl?
Julia slips onto the ice to investigate curling's curious scientific quirk.
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Why does a cricket ball swing?
Julia gets bowled over by aerodynamic science.
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When will I see results?
How can you maintain your motivation?
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When is the best time of day to exercise?
Is it better to be an early bird or night owl when exercising?
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When is it too hot to play sport?
As temperatures rise, how long should athletes spend in the heat?
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What technology is being used at the 2022 World Cup?
Qatar promises to be a hi-tech tournament.
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What makes the perfect pitch?
Is the grass always greener on the opponent's pitch?
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What makes an athlete successful?
Julia teams up with the For Fitness Sake podcast.
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What makes a champion gymnast?
Julia visits the home of world-class gymnastics.
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What makes a champion boat?
Julia Ravey joins crews to find the winning stroke
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What is the secret to building a routine?
If you're planning a 'new you', what's the key to success?
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What helps athletes be resilient?
When the going gets tough, how do the tough get going?
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What happens when runners hit 'the wall'?
How can runners avoid exhaustion?
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What can we learn from coaching legends?
How can coaches get the best from their teams?
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Is it safe to head a football?
Are concussion concerns justified on the pitch?
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Is it better to be an underdog?
Do underdogs, like Luton Town FC, have a scientific advantage?
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Is being a perfectionist a problem in sport?
When is striving for perfection actually counterproductive?
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How has the sports bra revolutionised women鈥檚 sport?
How has this piece of kit become a game-changer?
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How has tech changed The Boat Race?
What difference do boat treadmills and wearable tech make?
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How far do footballers run?
As players pound the pitch, how many miles do they cover?
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How does walking boost your mood?
How can a wander, meander or stroll help us?
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How do you win the egg and spoon race?
How can school sports day help you in real life?
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How do you keep swimming for 29 hours?
Sophie Etheridge set a record for the longest time to swim the English Channel; how?
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How do periods impact performance?
What difference does your cycle have on exercise?
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How do goalkeepers see the world?
Are great goalkeepers born or made?
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How can you take the perfect penalty?
How can hold your nerve when taking a spot kick?
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How can you pick a winning horse?
Julia asks legendary jockey, Bob Champion how to chose a horse.
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How can you keep moving through menopause?
As the body changes, what can you do to keep active?
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How can we make sport more inclusive?
How can sport protect equal competition whilst enabling all abilities to take part?