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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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These are the Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network (WiSEAN) podcasts. The overall purpose of WiSEAN is to grow, strengthen and promote research on women in sport and exercise, with the ultimate goal of optimizing women’s athletic success and their participation. We, therefore, invite academics, researchers and practitioners from sport and exercise to join us for our podcast, so they can share their thoughts, activities, research and advice. linktr.ee/wisean

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Dr Ali Bowes: Professionalisation of women's sport 30:44

12 weeks ago30:44

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Dr Ali Bowes is a Senior Lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Nottingham Trent University . Ali primarily researches the sociocultural dimensions in elite women’s sport and is the co-editor of two books: The Professionalisation of Women’s Sport and Women’s Football in a Global, Professional Era . Ali has published 40 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters , focusing mainly on qualitative methodologies from feminist perspectives, spanning topics including gender inequality in elite sport, equal pay debates, maternity rights, national identity, women’s sport fandom and media coverage. Ali has also discussed these issues extensively in popular spaces, featuring in a range of national and international media and culminating in being involved in the Netflix Documentary, “ Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women’s Sport ”. In this podcast: Sports researched/known for: Football, golf, rugby and what ‘binds’ these sports, in terms of their research approach An overview of the two chapters that were written in the book, Women’s Football: From Science to High Performance , one which was on strategic holistic workforce development and the other which was on eating disorders: Ideas and next steps. Two edited books, The Professionalisation of Women’s Sport and Women’s Football in a Global, Professional Era : How these came about and advice/top tips for others on book editing as well as approach to writing in general. Other research areas on e.g., motherhood, maternity rights and media coverage, and which most proud of. Media work & three Conversation pieces – rationale for doing and advice for others. Current research – key findings. Future research activities.…

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Professor Kerry McGawley, menstrual health literacy 32:34

18 weeks ago32:34

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Kerry McGawley is a professor in sports science at the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre , part of Mid Sweden University . She is also the senior manager of the female athlete programme at Orreco (Fitrwoman). Kerry is passionate about supporting and developing women in sport and much of her research is conducted in collaboration with national and international sports organisations. In line with her research focus, Kerry leads a M.Sc. programme in Sports Performance and Athlete Health and she tutors on several high-performance sports coaching programmes. Kerry has published more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles and has written several book chapters. Outside of work, Kerry is a keen competitive triathlete and has won several World, European and National age-group championship titles. Kerry can be found on X (Twitter) and Instagram under my name, @Kerry McGawley https://www.instagram.com/kerrymcgawley/ https://x.com/kerrymcgawley Topics covered: Improving menstrual health literacy (published paper): Six-stage recommendations for improving menstrual health literacy in sport Validation of a menstrual cycle knowledge questionnaire by PhD student, Katerina Fisher, with a large cohort of German athletes and coaches. PhD from Martina Höök on barriers to communication hindering female athletes and follow-up study (Höök et al. 2023) using Action Research with adolescent athletes and their coaches, to improve knowledge and communication around stigmatised health topics. Research/work on runners…A study comparing junior and senior female middle-distance runners. Current qual + quant data collection to investigate elite athlete menstrual cycle management strategies and hormonal cycle characteristics over repeated cycles. Advice: on accessing large cohorts, for early career researchers. Applied consultancy work with Orreco/Fitrwoman.…

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Dr Christy Greenleaf, psychosocial aspects of weight and body image in fitness/exercise settings 34:42

27 weeks ago34:42

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Christy Greenleaf , Ph.D. is a Professor of Kinesiology at Zilber College of Public Health, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Dr Greenleaf’s research focuses on psychosocial aspects of weight, physical activity and body image. In particular, she is curious about the lived experiences of individuals with larger bodies in health and fitness contexts and how weight bias, or negative attitudes and stereotypes towards individuals who appear to be overweight, manifests itself within physical activity settings. Dr Greenleaf's research seeks to inform practices for creating and supporting size-inclusive physical activity environments. To date, she has focused on media representations of fat exercisers in a televised weight-loss competition, women’s experiences related to plus-size exercise clothing and exercise motivation, as well as experiences of embodiment during physical activity. Most recently, she has begun exploring information on weight-inclusive and weight-neutral approaches to fitness and health directed toward fitness professionals. Dr Greenleaf has published 60 peer-reviewed articles, 15 book chapters and has made over 125 national/international presentations. Things we talked about in this episode: Current media image of what is deemed acceptable body type generally/in sport for women e.g., slender but curvy; change over time; other differences (physical disabilities, cultural). Differences in attitudes to body type in sport context versus fitness context. Weight bias amongst exercise professionals/health educators & health-neutral approaches. Sports clothing/apparel/environments for plus-sized individuals – problem, solution. Social media posts predicting behaviour. Impact of research Future research goals/activities.…

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Dr Marlize de Vivo, exercise in pregnancy 33:21

30 weeks ago33:21

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Dr Marlize De Vivo is a qualified Biokineticist, Sports Rehabilitator and Sport & Exercise Scientist with extensive experience spanning health and sports settings. During her PhD, she focused on understanding and predicting the physical activity behaviour of pregnant women, leading to the development of This Mum Moves , a national educational initiative to upskill workforces, supported by National Lottery and Sport England funding. Since then, she has co-directed the Perinatal Physical Activity Research Group (PPARG) at Canterbury Christ Church University , generating insights into women’s engagement in sport and physical activity during their childbearing years. She has also been instrumental in the development of national physical activity guidelines, serving on the Expert Working Group for the Chief Medical Officers' guidelines. As an academic, Marlize is currently based at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University , where she is the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) Programme Manager. Outside of this, her “passion project” is The Active Pregnancy Foundation – a registered charity supporting women to stay active throughout pregnancy and beyond, by providing expertise and advice, changing culture, and challenging policy. We will hear Marlize talk about all her activities, and how This Mum Moves came from connections she’d made with individuals trying to make a difference for pregnant women. One of these connections even came from a social media post she did. I really enjoyed chatting with Marlize and was inspired by the advice she gave at the end on how to make an impact in whatever you’re doing. Themes covered in this episode PhD – how this came about. Results of This Mum Moves – e.g., how taken off nationwide and the impact it has had generally and on e.g., confidence of midwives talking about exercise in pregnancy and postpartum. Guidance that can offer to professionals/individuals who are pregnant that generally not known about, regarding exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. The Active Pregnancy Foundation – main activities. Biggest success/proudest achievement a part of the Active Pregnancy Foundation. Where does the Active Pregnancy Foundation go from here? Exciting things for the future (in terms of research). Research direction. Tips for others on turning their PhD/research/activities into something that can make a difference.…

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Jenny Burbage, breast health and bra requirements for active occupations 28:55

41 weeks ago28:55

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In this podcast, I chat with Dr Jenny Burbage, who is a senior lecturer in biomechanics and part of the Research Group in Breast Health within the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science at the University of Portsmouth . Her research focuses on biomechanics, health and education related to the female breast, and she is one of the few world experts in this area. She is passionate about ensuring functional breast support and comfort for workers, especially when additional equipment needs to be worn (e.g., body armour), and increasing breast health education for all. We talk about the following: The WiSEAN conference 2024. Overview of speakers, programme and social events. The 2019 podcast with Jenny and Brogan Horler ( https://www.wisean.net/podcast/episode/3230b1fe/dr-jenny-burbage-and-miss-brogan-horler-on-breast-health-bra-fitting-and-breast-support-for-the-exercising-female ), where we talked about exercise-related breast pain, incorrect bra, incorrect fitting, bra-fitting techniques, changes in the breast through the lifetime particularly important for fit and the three types of sports bra. Recent research on bra requirements for active occupations. Bra requirements for women in active occupations, namely with British Army basic training recruits but also other occupations, e.g., police service, fire service. Activities involved in basic training and hence bra needs for these. Importance of correct bra and fit for these occupations. Other issues due to active occupations, e.g., whether individuals might avoid active occupations due to e.g., bra size. Bra preferences in other countries. The importance of breast health education/breast health and messages according to audience (e.g., bra manufacturers versus athletes). Future research goals and desires. Issues encountered regarding dismissal of breast health not being important. How far sports/exercise bra research has come.…

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Emma O'Loughlin, ACL rehabilitation with menstrual cycle-phased training 20:19

2 years ago20:19

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Emma completed her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from Trinity College Dublin. She completed rotations in Geriatrics, General Medicine, Neurology and Sports Medicine at Changi General Hospital in Singapore before travelling to the US, where she was the physiotherapist for the 3,000-mile bicycle race ‘Race Across America’ in 2015 and 2016. She then moved to Switzerland where she worked in musculoskeletal private practice with skiers in Verbier. Emma moved to New Zealand in 2017, and currently works as a Health Partner with ACC and as a Musculoskeletal Medicine Lecturer at The University of Otago, Wellington . She is also completing a PhD on the impact of a female-specific anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation programme . Emma is strongly interested in including female participants in her research and investigating female-specific prevention, causation and management of common musculoskeletal conditions. When Emma is not working, she is usually running, biking or tramping in New Zealand’s backcountry. Twitter: @femaleathletept Topics discussed: Overview of career journey to date and advice for others who would like to work and live in NZ, plus PhD progress to date. Main multi-centre RCT from PhD: Explain the intervention, follicular-phase based vs. luteal-based training. Trends observed to date. Scoping review purpose and findings regarding phase-based resistance training. Mechanisms to support adaptation. Qualitative study with health and medical practitioners on their knowledge, perceptions of and comfort in discussing the menstrual cycle. Study overview and findings. Practical recommendations, based on this study, for the medical professions. Career plans post-PhD/dream job. Personal experiences on using menstrual cycle phased training/injury avoidance.…

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Dr Hanya Pielichaty, Critical Pedagogies in Sport 29:57

2 years ago29:57

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About Dr Hanya Pielichaty and Critical Pedagogies in Sport When I retired from playing football in 2015, I had clocked up three decades of unwavering dedication to the sport. My experience of, and within, football shaped my childhood and adulthood in many personal and professional ways. My memories of football include wearing oversized shirts designed for the male form, playing on undulating pitches, paying my subs and of overwhelming joy. The joy football brings cannot be under-estimated; it stirs the grey matter in the brain, facilitates the smell of Sunday afternoon shin pads and most importantly brings you a sense of community that you didn’t know could exist. The backdrop to this joy was a relentless need to prove myself on and off the pitch, and not always related to performance, but to be able to sustain your presence in a male dominated and guarded space. This is discussed at length in my book where I interweave my own memories of playing into a broader study alongside other players’ experiences. My lived experiences of sport have shaped my professional and epistemological views of the world. My teaching covers modules relating to sport and society, and I also lead institutional equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) projects. A current study I am conducting explores the sense of belonging of students on male, white dominated degree programmes, such as Sports Business Management. I have found that my male dominated teaching spaces are reflective of my previous experiences in football. My feminist standpoint and approach to inclusive education must and does influence my teaching and learning practices. It is these experiences which led me to the creation of the Critical Pedagogies in Sport (CPIS) international network. The overall purpose of CPIS is to facilitate, support and share valuable practice relating to teaching and learning. It is hoped this will be achieved by interrogating what, why and how we teach in relation to inclusive education in sport. CPIS will be able to re/view, challenge, and address inequities in relation to teaching and learning which impact student experience. The aims of CPIS are as follows: To provide a space for academics to share, discuss, collaborate, and challenge the way in which T&L is framed, delivered, and understood within Higher Education. To host and facilitate network opportunities for critical pedagogical scholars to collaborate, innovate and create impact in teaching and learning practices. To bring together evidence-based research on critical pedagogies in sport to inform and transform T&L in sports Higher Education. Earlier this year (2023), I invited academics from across four institutions to join me in leading CPIS, they are: Professor Philippa Velija and Dr Catherine Phipps (both from Solent University), Dr Nik Dickerson (Loughborough University), Professor Chris Headleand (Staffordshire University) and Professor Belinda Colston (Eleanor Glanville Institute). Our own research which inspired us to develop this network includes work on the impact of gender regimes on students’ experience s and in relation to gender justice . The network is in its infancy but has already received overwhelmingly positive responses since its launch at the end of October 2022. The network currently has over 35 members, spanning 14 countries and is growing all the time. Academics who currently (or aspire to) teach across degrees such as sports business management, esports, sports and coaching, physical education, sport and exercise science, sports psychology, and sports technology, amongst others, will find this network valuable. We hope to put on collaborative events soon and undertake various writing projects. If you would like to learn more about CPIS and/or join the network, please do get in touch with me via email hpielichaty@lincoln.ac.uk and follow on Twitter @ CritPedSports.…

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Professor Győző Molnár, politics, gender & sport 28:18

2 years ago28:18

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Professor Győző Molnár joined the University of Worcester in September 2008. Győző is a critical sociologist with a research focus on identity politics, political populism, gender and empowering marginalised populations. His current research has focused on the migratory and gendered aspects of Fiji rugby, challenging dominant perspectives in Adapted Physical Activity research and unfolding connections between sport and populist politics in Hungary. He is co-editor of The Politics of The Olympics (2010, Routledge), Ethnographies in Sport and Exercise Research (2016, Routledge), Women, Sport and Exercise in the Asia-Pacific Region: Domination-Resistance-Accommodation (2018, Routledge), The Routledge Handbook of Gender Politics in Sport and Physical Activity (2022, Routledge), Encyclopaedia of Politics of Sport (Forthcoming, Elgar) and co-writer of Sport, Exercise and Social Theory: An Introduction (2012, Routledge). In this episode, we talk about the Handbook of Gender Politics in Sport and Physical Activity , that he edited with Rachael Bullingham, his insights from his research with the Fijian women rugby players, his international collaborations and his future research directions. Themes/topics · The Handbook of Gender Politics in Sport and Physical Activity: Overview of content · Contributing chapters and how connections between politics, gender and sport are made more explicit. How to untangle politics from socio-cultural, environmental influences · Research with the Fijian women rugby players (finding motivation in a hostile environment): key findings · The importance of and advice on expressing positionality and negotiating power relationships in ethnographical research · Collaborating with others: Tips, advice, approach · Research needs in the area · Future projects…

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Gráinne Donnelly, physical activity postpartum and diastasis rectus abdominis 27:52

2 years ago27:52

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Gráinne Donnelly is an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner and clinical researcher from N. Ireland in the UK. She is incoming co-editor for the journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy and will sit on the Board of Trustees for the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy Association . She is on the specialist advisory board for the Active Pregnancy Foundation and is an associate member of the Perinatal Physical Activity Research Group at Canterbury Christ Church University. After 13 years in the NHS, she left the position as Team Lead for the pelvic health service to pursue private practice and research. She has published several peer-reviewed publications on return to physical activity postpartum and on diastasis rectus abdominis. She educates physiotherapists internationally and is currently pursuing a PhD. She also co-hosts a podcast called At Your Cervix , which aims to improve evidence-based information dissemination within the general public. In this episode, I talk to Gráinne about some of her research papers in this area, her research and infographic on return to running postpartum, and her PhD, looking at the effect of compression garments on the pelvic floor. Gráinne also talks about her other projects, in which she is involved. Main topics we cover include: Research/paper on biopsychosocial factors contributing to return to running and running-related stress urinary incontinence in postpartum women. Summary of this research. Paper on how advice and guidance affects running habits. Summary of findings. Guidelines/infographic. How previous research (discussed) informed the graphic. Systematic review on self-reported symptoms in women with diastasis rectus abdominis. Main findings/interpretation. PhD work, investigating the compression garments to target the pelvic floor. Role as co-editor for the journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. Within sport and exercise, typical papers that this journal accepts. Other activities, e.g., Active Pregnancy Foundation and Perinatal PA Research Group – how these came about. How others can get involved.…

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Emma Brockwell: Pelvic health, returning to running postnatally, and research impact 22:55

2 years ago22:55

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Emma Brockwell is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She treats women of all ages with all women’s health-related conditions. She is passionate about pre and postnatal rehabilitation and exercise. She specialises in supporting women back to exercise, particularly running and netball if they have any pelvic health dysfunction or are postnatal. She has co-authored the first ‘Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines’ and has spoken about this subject at many medical and exercise conferences. Over the past two years she has co-authored further publications on this subject. Emma has written for many magazines including Women’s Running and Women’s Health magazine and last year her first book called ‘Why did no one tell me? How to protect, heal and nurture your body through motherhood' was published. Emma founded and leads a Walk and Running club, Oxted Ladies Run Club . She is on the advisory board for The Active Pregnancy Foundation and is an associate member of the Perinatal Physical Activity Research Group . She now works privately in Guildford and Godstone and is the co-presenter of the podcast, At Your Cervix – the podcast . Alongside Grainne Donnelly and Helen McElroy, she co-founded the Athletic Female an evidence-based course aimed at healthcare, fitness and medical professionals who work with female athletes. You can follow her on Instagram @physiomumuk and find out all the links to the above on www.physiomum.co.uk In this podcast, I talk with Emma about the key pieces of advice from the ‘Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines’. We talk about her other work and how she has managed to create an impact. Emma also gives her thoughts on what the gaps in the research are and her future research-related projects. Themes discussed: Conditions typically treat among athletes, as a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist The 'Return to Running Postnatal Guidelines': key advice from these recommendations Strongest research evidence supporting pelvic floor recovery Other activities (such as the ‘At Your Cervix’ podcast, recent book and the Athletic Female course) and how these have created an impact Athletes' response and challenges encountered Improving pelvic floor - is it too late? Research ideas for the future Future projects…

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Dr Natalie Brown: Menstrual cycle and concussion 17:00

2 years ago17:00

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Dr Natalie Brown is a research associate based at Swansea University and Sport Wales, working with the Welsh Institute of Performance Science . Her specialist area is the menstrual cycle and sport, supporting all levels of performance, whether that is the Olympic Games or helping women and girls have an active lifestyle. Both her research and applied work focusses on understanding the menstrual cycle, increasing awareness and understanding, and promoting a proactive approach to menstrual-related symptoms and management. In this podcast, I chat with Dr Natalie Brown, who is a research associate based at Swansea University working with the Welsh Institute of Performance Science . Natalie’s specialist area is the menstrual cycle and sport, so we talk about her work on teachers’ perceptions and experiences of menstrual cycle education in UK schools, and the resources she has created for UK Sport on the menstrual cycle. Natalie also talks about the research she is involved in on concussion in rugby, her next research projects and her career advice.…

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Dr Lori Gano-Overway, the WSPAJ and caring environments in coaching 35:03

3 years ago35:03

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Dr Lori Gano-Overway is the director of and instructor in the coaching education minor program at James Madison University . She has been involved in coaching education for over 20 years teaching coaching courses and workshops, collaborating with coaches on creating environments that foster positive experiences and performance enhancement outcomes for athletes as an Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)-certified mental performance consultant, assisting with programme development and evaluation, and conducting research on ways the social psychological climate and coaching practices foster positive youth development ( 1 , 2 , 3 ). Lori serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, the International Sport Coaching Journal, and is the Editor for the Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (here is an initial and most recent editorial related to work on the journal). Lori is also a member of the Virginia High School League coaching education committee and serves on the National Advisory Board for the Positive Coaching Alliance (here is a recent blog ). She recently chaired the task force to revise the National Standards for Sport Coaches for SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) America ( https://www.jblearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284205572 ). In this podcast, we talked about: · Lori’s research on psychological climate and coaching practices to foster positive youth development – what this is and how the idea has evolved. · Effectiveness of this caring culture and environment according to gender (of both the coach and athlete), and across different cultures and ethnicities · Steps/processes of teaching this coaching technique · Lori’s work as editor for the Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (WSPAJ). Pros and cons of being an editor and benefits of being a reviewer for this journal. · Improving intersectional work and intersectionality as part of WSPAJ · Lori’s future research plans…

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Dr Georgie Bruinvels, menstrual cycle, Orreco and Fitrwoman 23:14

3 years ago23:14

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Dr Georgie Bruinvels is a Research Scientist and the Female Athlete lead at Orreco . Georgie is also an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at University College London . Both her applied and research focus is on better understanding female physiology and in particular focusing on how the hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle impact physiological, physical and psychological readiness. At Orreco , Georgie works across a wide range of both team and individual sports including both National and WSL teams . Within her applied practice, she has four different aims: Improving education, increasing participation; helping to support performance; and ultimately driving research in this space. Podcast content: · How Georgie initially got into research on menstrual cycle. · The recent publication on menstrual education provision in UK schools : Key findings and recommendations. · Georgie’s thoughts on whether there is an actual increase in knowledge application. · Orreco’s work with FIFA on education about women. · Georgie’s own growth and promotion of her research (e.g., the Female Athlete Podcast ): Advice for others. · The Fitrwoman app and Fitrcoach · Georgie’s recent publication on COVID-19, menstrual cycle and the female athlete , and thoughts on how COVID vaccinations might disrupt the menstrual cycle.…

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Lorna Mackay: Percussive therapy, pregnancy, football & qualitative research 13:25

3 years ago13:25

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Lorna Mackay runs her own business as a personal trainer and Zumba instructor. Her specialist interest lies in the management of chronic pain through the participation in exercise. She is a strong believer in both the physiological and psychological benefits of exercise. Lorna holds an MSc in Applied Sport an Exercise Science; her research considered the effect of Zumba® and ZumbaGold® on non-specific, pre-existing musculoskeletal pain. Lorna is currently a PhD student and is building on her previous research by investigating the effect of integrating percussive therapy into warm ups of strength and conditioning programmes, to improve experiences of chronic non-specific musculoskeletal pain in knees, lumbar spine and shoulders. When Lorna isn’t in the gym or studying, she is out walking her dog in the local countryside. Topics covered in the podcast: · PhD research. · Recent research projects on pregnant women and exercise/COVID-19. · The European Women in Sport (E-WinS) project on women’s football: Insights and findings. · Skills learnt in conducting interviews with women. · Perspectives as a more mature student. Words of wisdom/advice for others who are contemplating starting a research career later in life.…

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Dr Philippa Velija on gender equity in sport 23:48

3 years ago23:48