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Mental Muscle

Mental Muscle

Hosted by BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Episodes

46

Latest episode

Jan 2024

Language

EN

About the show

Mental Muscle tackles the science behind the sport. Join Julia Ravey as she takes an in-depth look. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

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46 recent
January 11, 202418 min

How can we make sport more inclusive?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. World-class research and grassroots initiatives are creating level playing fields for participants, so Julia asks: "how can we make sport more inclusive?"

December 10, 202315 min

How can you take the perfect penalty?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. Games, tournaments and trophies can rest on one kick, so Julia asks: "how can you take the perfect penalty?"

November 23, 202316 min

How do goalkeepers see the world?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. Goalies mix split second decisions with lightning reflexes, so Julia asks: "how do goalkeepers see the world?"

November 6, 202317 min

Is being a perfectionist a problem in sport?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. Athletes always strive for that extra 1%, so Julia asks: "Is being a perfectionist a problem in sport?"

October 17, 202313 min

What makes the perfect pitch?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. Groundskeepers say 'the grass speaks to you', so Julia asks: "What makes the perfect pitch?"

October 5, 202321 min

How do you keep swimming for 29 hours?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. Sophie Etheridge set a record for the longest time to swim the English Channel so Julia asks: how did she keep going?

September 17, 202317 min

How can brain waves improve your golf putt?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. From posture to power, Julia asks: How can brain waves improve your golf putt?

September 12, 202315 min

What can we learn from coaching legends?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. Either top of the league or sacked after a season, Julia asks: "What can we learn from coaching legends?"

August 6, 202317 min

Is it better to be an underdog?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. Since we love to support the 'little guy' Julia asks: "Is it better to be an underdog?"

July 20, 202320 min

How do you win the egg and spoon race?

Julia Ravey tackles the science behind sport. On behalf of children and parents, Julia asks: "How do you win the egg and spoon race?"

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