46 episodes

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

Mental Muscle BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

    • Sport

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

    How can we make sport more inclusive?

    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?"

    • 18 min
    How can you take the perfect penalty?

    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?"

    • 15 min
    How do goalkeepers see the world?

    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?"

    • 16 min
    Is being a perfectionist a problem in sport?

    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?"

    • 17 min
    What makes the perfect pitch?

    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?"

    • 13 min
    How do you keep swimming for 29 hours?

    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?

    • 21 min

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