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Synapse Performance Podcast

The Synapse Performance Podcast brings you leading expert knowledge in areas of health, nutrition & performance. It's a must listen for any athlete or coach looking for pragmatic evidence-based in... Read more

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SPP - Episode 70 - Dr. Austin Baraki: Resistance Training for Chronic Disease & The Biopsychosocial Model of Pain & Training Fatigue

SPP - Episode 70 - Dr. Austin Baraki: Resistance Training for Chronic Disease & The Biopsychosocial Model of Pain & Training Fatigue

In this episode, David is joined by Dr. Austin Baraki.  Dr. Baraki is a medical doctor of internal medicine at UT heal... Read more

7 Jul 2018

1hr 1min

Ranked #2

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Episode 37 - Sarah Doyle - Body image, confidence, public speaking and developing a positive outlook.

Episode 37 - Sarah Doyle - Body image, confidence, public speaking and developing a positive outlook.

In this episode, David is joined by Irish life-coach Sarah Doyle, creator of the Better Life Project.  Sarah and her h... Read more

18 Mar 2017

41mins

Ranked #3

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Does Different Training Influence the Type of Muscle Growth Which Occurs? Episode 82 - Dr. Cody Haun - Myofibrillar versus Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy

Does Different Training Influence the Type of Muscle Growth Which Occurs? Episode 82 - Dr. Cody Haun - Myofibrillar versus Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy

In this episode David is once again joined by Dr. Cody Haun. Cody is an assistant professor in exercise science at Le Gr... Read more

31 May 2019

55mins

Ranked #4

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Why It's Time to Stop Using the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio!... and Other Dogmas in Sports Science - Episode 81: Dr. Franco Impellizzeri - Arguments Against the ACWR, Worst Case Scenario & Tactical Periodisation

Why It's Time to Stop Using the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio!... and Other Dogmas in Sports Science - Episode 81: Dr. Franco Impellizzeri - Arguments Against the ACWR, Worst Case Scenario & Tactical Periodisation

In this episode, David is joined by Dr. Franco Impellizzeri.  Franco is a Professor of Sport and Exercise Science and Me... Read more

24 May 2019

1hr 27mins

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Episode 34 - Prof. Martin Gibala - Sprint Interval Training & "The One Minute Workout"

Episode 34 - Prof. Martin Gibala - Sprint Interval Training & "The One Minute Workout"

In this episode David is joined by Professor Martin Gibala of MacMaster University.  Professor Gibala's research exami... Read more

23 Feb 2017

33mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 11 - Dr. Mike T Nelson

Episode 11 - Dr. Mike T Nelson

This week we chat with Dr. Mike T Nelson. Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body ... Read more

22 Aug 2016

49mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 73 - Dr. Paul Rimmer - How to Conduct a Needs Analysis, Individual vs. Team Coaching, Nutritional Monitoring Strategies

Episode 73 - Dr. Paul Rimmer - How to Conduct a Needs Analysis, Individual vs. Team Coaching, Nutritional Monitoring Strategies

In this episode, David is joined by Dr. Paul Rimmer.  Throughout the course of his academic studies, Paul has covered ma... Read more

22 Aug 2018

1hr 6mins

Ranked #8

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Why You Probably Don't Actually Understand Force & Mechanics as an S&C - Episode 84 - Dr. Dan Cleather

Why You Probably Don't Actually Understand Force & Mechanics as an S&C - Episode 84 - Dr. Dan Cleather

In this episode, David is joined by Dr. Dan Cleather. Dr. Cleather is the program director of the MSc. in strength and c... Read more

14 Jun 2019

57mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 98 - Luke Jenkinson - Early Specialisation & The Utilisation of Isometrics in S&C

Episode 98 - Luke Jenkinson - Early Specialisation & The Utilisation of Isometrics in S&C

In this episode, David is joined by Luke Jenkinson. Luke is the current Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine at... Read more

22 Nov 2019

52mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 78 - Steve Thompson - Velocity Based Training: A Comprehensive Overview of Practical Applications & Future Directions

Episode 78 - Steve Thompson - Velocity Based Training: A Comprehensive Overview of Practical Applications & Future Directions

In this episode, David is joined by Steve Thompson. Steve is a lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, where he is purs... Read more

27 Nov 2018

56mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 76 - Dr Eric Helms: Career Lessons, Motivations & Metacognition in Sports Sciences

Episode 76 - Dr Eric Helms: Career Lessons, Motivations & Metacognition in Sports Sciences

In this episode, David is once again joined by Dr. Eric Helms.  Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A traine... Read more

28 Oct 2018

1hr 10mins

Ranked #12

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Episode 35 - Steve Hall - Online Personal Training as a Business, Evidence Based Practice

Episode 35 - Steve Hall - Online Personal Training as a Business, Evidence Based Practice

This week David is joined by Steve Hall, founder and owner of Revive Stronger, a UK based online personal training busin... Read more

23 Feb 2017

53mins

Ranked #13

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Episode 80 - Robbie Bourke: Effective Interning, Networking & Continual Development

Episode 80 - Robbie Bourke: Effective Interning, Networking & Continual Development

In this episode, David is joined by Robbie Bourke. Robbie is a highly experienced strength & conditioning coach, phy... Read more

20 Dec 2018

1hr 11mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 79 - Dr. Gary Mendoza - Driving Behaviour Change & Employing Motivational Interviewing

Episode 79 - Dr. Gary Mendoza - Driving Behaviour Change & Employing Motivational Interviewing

In this episode, David is joined by Dr. Gary Mendoza. Gary’s background is in personal training. He graduated with a fir... Read more

7 Dec 2018

42mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 77 - Fergus Connolly, PhD. - A Holistic View of Athletic Performance: Sports Science, Data vs. Insight, S&C, and Career Lessons

Episode 77 - Fergus Connolly, PhD. - A Holistic View of Athletic Performance: Sports Science, Data vs. Insight, S&C, and Career Lessons

In this episode, David is joined by Fergus Connolly, PhD.  Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human pote... Read more

6 Nov 2018

1hr

Ranked #16

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Episode 36 - Dominic Munnelly - Crossfit, The Value of Sports Science Training & Negative Relationships with Food. 

Episode 36 - Dominic Munnelly - Crossfit, The Value of Sports Science Training & Negative Relationships with Food. 

This week David is joined by Dominic Munnelly, a Dublin-based personal trainer who has successfully been working in the ... Read more

11 Mar 2017

50mins

Ranked #17

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Episode 75 - Lee Bell: The Science of Overtraining & the Realities of Professional Fitness Writing

Episode 75 - Lee Bell: The Science of Overtraining & the Realities of Professional Fitness Writing

In this episode, David is joined by Lee Bell.  Lee is an MSc qualified consultant lecturer, speaker and content writer, ... Read more

15 Oct 2018

55mins

Ranked #18

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Episode 97 - Sami Dowling & Shane Cahill - The Realities of "Making It" in the S&C Industry

Episode 97 - Sami Dowling & Shane Cahill - The Realities of "Making It" in the S&C Industry

In episode 97, David is joined by Sami Dowling & Shane Cahill of APEC courses. Sami Dowling is the Director of Athle... Read more

8 Nov 2019

1hr 18mins

Ranked #19

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Questions You Want Answered! - Episode 85 - Listener Q&A

Questions You Want Answered! - Episode 85 - Listener Q&A

In this solo episode, David answers questions submitted by listeners through social media. 

21 Jun 2019

33mins

Ranked #20

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Is Weight Training the Key to Tackling Childhood Obesity? - Episode 83 - Helen Collins

Is Weight Training the Key to Tackling Childhood Obesity? - Episode 83 - Helen Collins

In this episode, David is joined by Helen Collins of Dundee University. Helen is an experienced strength and conditionin... Read more

7 Jun 2019

45mins

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