
SUPPORTING CHAMPIONS
Hosted by: Steve Ingham
Steve Ingham, performance scientist, leader and author, explores the science, art, purpose and origins of high-performance. Steve interviews and discusses these concepts with the people who have been there and done it, whether it’s achieving at the highest level, been the driving force in making remarkable performance happen or those who have explored and researched aspects of human performance in real-depth.
Latest Podcasts
169: From Runner to Researcher with Jessica Piasecki
🎙️ From Olympic Marathoner to Physiology Researcher: Jess Piasecki on Female Health and Performance In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jess Piasecki — Olympic …
168: Peaking for Performance with Kate Spilsbury
In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Kate Spilsbury—a former colleague, friend, and leading performance physiologist. Kate’s journey from …
167: Rethinking strength, innovating exercise choice and movement patterns with Tim Stevenson
In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, I’m joined by Tim Stevenson – a seasoned strength and conditioning coach – to explore the complex …
166: How do the elite develop well-being? with Lisa Trainor
In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, I’m joined by Lisa Trainor – a former varsity athlete turned researcher – to explore the evolving …
165: How to use occlusion to enhance adaptation with Richard Ferguson
In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Richard Ferguson to the show. Richard is one of the leading figures …
164: The Explorer’s Gene with Alex Hutchinson
In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, I’m joined by author, journalist, and endurance expert Alex Hutchinson to discuss his latest book, The Explorer’s …
163: How to Win: A 4 part plan for success with Kate Hays
🎙️In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, Steve Ingham welcomes Kate Hays, a leading sports psychologist and author of How to Win: Lessons in …
162: What training model improves VO2max and time trial performance for recreational and competitive endurance athletes with Michael Rosenblat
🎙️ What training model improves VO2max and time trial performance for recreational and competitive endurance athletes? In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, Steve …
161: Using play to improve performance with Richard Cheetham
🎙️ Using play to improve performance with Richard Cheetham In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, Steve Ingham is joined by Richard Cheetham, a …
160: Parenting Talent with Valeria Eckardt
In this episode, Dr. Steve Ingham welcomes Valeria Eckardt to explore the vital yet complex role of parents in youth sports. Parents are more than …
159: How to train for power, prime for power and preserve power in performance with Prof Liam Kilduff
In this episode, Steve Ingham sits down with Liam to dive into the cutting-edge science behind athletic performance. From strength training and speed development to …
158: Brilliant basics and innovative nutrition for endurance, strength and size with Prof Graeme Close
In this episode, Dr. Steve Ingham is joined by Professor Graeme Close, a leading expert in sports nutrition and human physiology. From his early days …












