In the Media
A sample of news stories, radio interviews and podcasts in which I provide comment.
Unfortunately, some articles will be behind a paywall and may not be fully accessible. Click on the links to listen or read.
Enjoy!
Podcasts
The Pod: Ocean Swimming (2024)
Ocean swimming…and biomechanics
School of Muscle Podcast (2023)
Maximizing Athletic Potential: The science behind muscle stretching in warm-up routines
The Conversation (2021)
Tokyo Olympics: What are the limits of human performance?
Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast (2023)
Lateral think
Sportsmith, Pacey Performance Podcast (2023)
Activation” sessions and asymmetries: Are they really important?
Just Fly Performance Podcast (Simplifaster) (2018)
A holistic approach to hot-button topics in sports performance
Print News
Sports Performance
Can you achieve the best shape of your life in your 50s?
Sydney Morning Herald (10 September, 2024)
Three tests that prove you’re running too hard
Australian Financial Review (4 Aug, 2024)
What running extreme distances does to a person’s body
Sydney Morning Herald (2 July, 2024)
Zone 2 training is the latest fitness trend, but what is it?
Sydney Morning Herald (7 June, 2024)
For better or worse, maximal shoes will change the way you move
Sydney Morning Herald (25 February, 2020)
Forces of nature: what it feels like when NRL grand final giants clash
Sydney Morning Herald (5 October, 2019)
Health and Exercise
What type As are doing when they want a real challenge
Australian Financial Review (30 May, 2024)
Is breathing through your nose the secret to reaching peak fitness?
Sydney Morning Herald (15 August, 2023)
‘Inflammation is wonderful’: Are the health zealots right or wrong?
Sydney Morning Herald (27 April, 2023)
What happens to your body when you take ‘three deep breaths’?
Sydney Morning Herald (24 March, 2023)
Infrared: Does the ‘hottest’ new wellness trend actually work?
Sydney Morning Herald (4 March, 2023)
Does Apple’s new Ultra watch solve its predecessor’s problems?
Sydney Morning Herald (10 December, 2022)
‘The worst kind of torture’: Why more over-40s are taking up extreme sports
Sydney Morning Herald (2 December, 2022)
Can Wim Hof’s method of a cold shower a day really keep the doctor away? Sydney Morning Herald (15 October, 2022)
Step on it! Walking is good for health but walking faster is even better
The Guardian (12 September, 2022)
Yes, real difference can be made to your heart and health in middle age
Sydney Morning Herald (15 March, 2022)
What Nadal’s win reveals about fitness and ageing
Sydney Morning Herald (4 February, 2022)
Blasting your muscles with electricity is the latest fitness trend. Does it work?
Sydney Morning Herald (15 January, 2022)
Everyone is hooked on the idea but 10,000 steps a day is not the ideal
Sydney Morning Herald (4 December, 2021)
Breathing correctly can help you to relax, reduce stress and improve exercise performance
ABC Radio National (13 November, 2021)
Mick Fanning’s scoliosis led him to breath work. Now, it’s key to his success
Sydney Morning Herald (26 April, 2021)
Muscle memory means you won't lose fitness gains in lockdown
Sydney Morning Herald (27 April, 2020)
Radio/Audio Interviews
Simple stretching can lower your stress levels as much as meditation. Here’s how to do it right. ABC Radio national (10 January, 2024)
The NEAT effect: why gardening or vacuuming can make a big difference to your health. ABC Life Matters (10 January, 2024)
Simple stretching can lower your stress levels as much as meditation. ABC Life Matters (14 September, 2023)
Calf injuries in sports: Why and what can we do? 6PR Afternoons (21 July, 2023)
Before you run a marathon, here's what you should know. ABC Life Matters (25 October, 2022)
Breathing for sport, exercise and life in general. ABC Radio national (9 October, 2021)
Different Ways of Running. ABC Radio national (26 August, 2012)