
Exercise Matters is your go-to podcast for evidence-based insights into training, exercise, and performance. Hosted by sports physiotherapists Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes, we break down the science behind strength, injury prevention, and athletic success. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or health professional, tune in for myth-busting and practical strategies to level up your game. Train smar... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 57 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FitnessHealth & Fitness | |||

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In this episode, Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes explore the effectiveness, safety, and misconceptions surrounding Pilates, especially for back pain and older adults. They analyze recent research to separate fact from fiction and discuss prac... more
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In this episode, Mick Hughes and Randall Cooper explore the complex relationship between gut health and athletic performance, debunking myths and sharing the latest research on probiotics, diet, and exercise impacts.
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In this episode, Randall Cooper and Mick Hughes explore the latest research on protein intake, weight loss drugs, and muscle preservation. They discuss how recent studies impact athletes and everyday people aiming to optimize health and perf... more
Keywordstriathlon, training, injury prevention, recovery, nutrition, mental preparation, strength training, load management, Grace Thek, IronmanSummaryIn this episode of Exercise Matters, host Randall Cooper speaks with Grace Thek, an Australian prof... more
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I’ve only recently started listening to this podcast, and I’m already a convert. As an older person who loves swimming and keeping active, I’ve found it has given me some really useful insights into my own training and what I can do to improve.
Randall and Mick discuss sports science in a relaxed and engaging way, using language that is easy to understand without oversimplifying things. I always come away having learnt something useful. I highly recommend the show.
Love the podcast the banter and how it relates to evidence- would like to hear more of the guest discussing their area of expertise
Shame they keep talking about their audience being up to 50 and feeling their age at 40-50.! What about the listeners 60 and above working out and getting on with life .
A brilliant resource for PTs, ATCs, and S&C professionals. Mick and Randall give you the latest research, but most importantly, they focus on the stuff that is actually actionable and will make a difference for your patients.
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Evidence-based discussions on training, performance, recovery, and practical strategies for athletes, coaches, and health professionals. Episodes cover topics from strength and hypertrophy to sleep, travel, nutrition, and emerging modalities, always anchored in scientific research and real-world applicability. Noteworthy are deep dives with subject-matter experts, a clear bias toward actionable guidance, and a balance between practical gym tips and broader physiology concepts. The format tends to blend research references with hosted banter, making complex science accessible while highlighting implications for performance and injury prevention.
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Recent guests on Exercise Matters include:
1. Grace Thek
2. Shona Halson
3. Joseph Giandonato
4. Tony Shields
5. Kim Herbert-Losier
6. David McNeil
7. Irene Davis
8. Lisa Middleton
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