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Mental Muscle

Mental Muscle tackles the science behind the sport. Join Julia Ravey as she takes an in-depth look.

Radio Cambridgeshire,46 episodes

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How can we make sport more inclusive?
How can sport protect equal competition whilst enabling all abilities to take part?
11 Jan 2024,18 mins
How can you take the perfect penalty?
How can hold your nerve when taking a spot kick?
10 Dec 2023,15 mins
How do goalkeepers see the world?
Are great goalkeepers born or made?
23 Nov 2023,16 mins
Is being a perfectionist a problem in sport?
When is striving for perfection actually counterproductive?
06 Nov 2023,17 mins
What makes the perfect pitch?
Is the grass always greener on the opponent's pitch?
17 Oct 2023,13 mins
How do you keep swimming for 29 hours?
Sophie Etheridge set a record for the longest time to swim the English Channel; how?
05 Oct 2023,21 mins
How can brain waves improve your golf putt?
Are squeezy balls and pendulum swings the secret to a perfect putt?
17 Sep 2023,17 mins
What can we learn from coaching legends?
How can coaches get the best from their teams?
12 Sep 2023,15 mins
Is it better to be an underdog?
Do underdogs, like Luton Town FC, have a scientific advantage?
06 Aug 2023,17 mins
How do you win the egg and spoon race?
How can school sports day help you in real life?
20 Jul 2023,20 mins
Can science improve your golf swing?
How can you whack a ball over 200 metres with precision?
09 Jul 2023,17 mins
Does the pitch impact performance?
Is the grass always greener or is plastic turf the way forward?
25 Jun 2023,15 mins
How can judo help your nana?
Can an ancient Japanese discipline help the elderly?
11 Jun 2023,15 mins
When is the best time of day to exercise?
Is it better to be an early bird or night owl when exercising?
28 May 2023,20 mins
Can dancing benefit your brain?
Julia braves a beach-side boogie in the name of science.
14 May 2023,18 mins
Why does a curling stone curl?
Julia slips onto the ice to investigate curling's curious scientific quirk.
30 Apr 2023,17 mins
What makes an athlete successful?
Julia teams up with the For Fitness Sake podcast.
23 Apr 2023,20 mins
How can I run further?
If even running for a bus feels too far, how can you increase your distance?
16 Apr 2023,18 mins
How can you keep moving through menopause?
As the body changes, what can you do to keep active?
09 Apr 2023,20 mins
How can you pick a winning horse?
Julia asks legendary jockey, Bob Champion how to chose a horse.
02 Apr 2023,19 mins
How can I get better at snooker?
Julia chalks her cue and talks to a champion.
26 Mar 2023,23 mins
How has tech changed The Boat Race?
What difference do boat treadmills and wearable tech make?
20 Mar 2023,20 mins
What makes a champion boat?
Julia Ravey joins crews to find the winning stroke
13 Mar 2023,26 mins
What helps athletes be resilient?
When the going gets tough, how do the tough get going?
24 Feb 2023,18 mins
When will I see results?
How can you maintain your motivation?
06 Feb 2023,16 mins
Why is tackle height changing in rugby?
The debates continue about head injuries in sport.
30 Jan 2023,13 mins
Can food make you faster?
Does carb loading, protein shakes and beetroot help?
23 Jan 2023,17 mins
Can exercise banish your winter blues?
As cold weather can rain on our mood, Julia asks: can exercise help?
16 Jan 2023,18 mins
What is the secret to building a routine?
If you're planning a 'new you', what's the key to success?
09 Jan 2023,20 mins
How can athletes navigate retirement from their sport?
What's next after a career of competition?
12 Dec 2022,18 mins