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  1. Why is tackle height changing in rugby?

    The debates continue about head injuries in sport.

  2. Why does a curling stone curl?

    Julia slips onto the ice to investigate curling's curious scientific quirk.

  3. Why does a cricket ball swing?

    Julia gets bowled over by aerodynamic science.

  4. When will I see results?

    How can you maintain your motivation?

  5. When is the best time of day to exercise?

    Is it better to be an early bird or night owl when exercising?

  6. When is it too hot to play sport?

    As temperatures rise, how long should athletes spend in the heat?

  7. What technology is being used at the 2022 World Cup?

    Qatar promises to be a hi-tech tournament.

  8. What makes the perfect pitch?

    Is the grass always greener on the opponent's pitch?

  9. What makes an athlete successful?

    Julia teams up with the For Fitness Sake podcast.

  10. What makes a champion gymnast?

    Julia visits the home of world-class gymnastics.

  11. What makes a champion boat?

    Julia Ravey joins crews to find the winning stroke

  12. What is the secret to building a routine?

    If you're planning a 'new you', what's the key to success?

  13. What helps athletes be resilient?

    When the going gets tough, how do the tough get going?

  14. What happens when runners hit 'the wall'?

    How can runners avoid exhaustion?

  15. What can we learn from coaching legends?

    How can coaches get the best from their teams?

  16. Is it safe to head a football?

    Are concussion concerns justified on the pitch?

  17. Is it better to be an underdog?

    Do underdogs, like Luton Town FC, have a scientific advantage?

  18. Is being a perfectionist a problem in sport?

    When is striving for perfection actually counterproductive?

  19. How has the sports bra revolutionised women’s sport?

    How has this piece of kit become a game-changer?

  20. How has tech changed The Boat Race?

    What difference do boat treadmills and wearable tech make?

  21. How far do footballers run?

    As players pound the pitch, how many miles do they cover?

  22. How does walking boost your mood?

    How can a wander, meander or stroll help us?

  23. How do you win the egg and spoon race?

    How can school sports day help you in real life?

  24. How do you keep swimming for 29 hours?

    Sophie Etheridge set a record for the longest time to swim the English Channel; how?

  25. How do periods impact performance?

    What difference does your cycle have on exercise?

  26. How do goalkeepers see the world?

    Are great goalkeepers born or made?

  27. How can you take the perfect penalty?

    How can hold your nerve when taking a spot kick?

  28. How can you pick a winning horse?

    Julia asks legendary jockey, Bob Champion how to chose a horse.

  29. How can you keep moving through menopause?

    As the body changes, what can you do to keep active?

  30. How can we make sport more inclusive?

    How can sport protect equal competition whilst enabling all abilities to take part?

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