The Pure Pod — Sports & Exercise Medicine

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The Pure Pod — S2 E2 Topical Health & Access to Care

2026-02-2343:28

The ever-increasing waitlists for treatment within the NHS are constantly in the news. Long-term conditions including musculoskeletal ailments, rheumatological conditions, the treatment of overweight patients and those with diabetes, as well as patients recovering from cancer have some of the longest waiting periods. That lack of access to care is creating worsening health outcomes for millions of Britons. It is imperative for individuals to take more control of their health. Retaining ...

The Pure Pod — S2 E1 'Preparing for a triathlon’

2026-01-2755:05

Triathlons are the ultimate test for the inter-disciplinary athlete. Combining running, swimming and cycling, these races offer a unique challenge. Not only do you need a high-level of fitness, but managing the different physical expectations in the build-up to race day requires careful planning and meticulous preparation. How do you manage and mitigate injury risk across three disciplines with drastically different mechanics and stresses on the body? How do you find the time to balance...

#6 - London Marathon: Preparation and Recovery

2025-03-1954:10

We’re deep into Marathon prep season. The London Marathon, at the time of recording, is just six weeks away. We know many of you will be on top of your training plans, but you’ll likely still want to know all the tips and tricks for finishing the race at your very best. That means nailing your running routine, your strength and conditioning programmes, your diet, your hydration, and maybe most importantly, your motivation for getting miles in your legs. That feeling when you cross the finish ...

#5 - Maintaining your New Year Fitness Goals

2025-02-2145:24

Did you commit to a New Year’s Resolution in 2025? A 2024 survey by Yougov found 27% of Britons have set themself a goal to coincide with the turn of the year. Three of the top five were pertaining to physical wellbeing and performance. Some 17% of respondents wanted to get fitter and exercise more; 16% wanted to lose weight; 7% wanted to be more healthy in general. Keeping momentum is difficult. A similar survey conducted in 2017 found one-in-five people that commit to a resolution hav...

Preventing injury and maximising performance in winter sports

2025-01-2836:59

According to the Ski Club of Great Britain, the UK has 1.8m active skiers, defined as those who have participated in the sport in the previous 12 months. For many active holidaymakers, jetting off to the slopes in the midst of the miserable winter months is a boost to their mental and physical wellbeing; unless they spend too much time at the apres-ski of course. Winter sports aren’t a pursuit that should be taken lightly however. There is an inherent risk of serious injury, particularl...

Achieving your fitness goals in winter: Training for marathons and Hyrox

2024-12-0445:57

Training over the winter months can prove difficult. A 2022 survey by Noom found that a fifth of UK adults exercise less as temperatures drop. Where motivation lacks, sometimes, fitness challenges or goals can help to increase activity. However, jumping into physically exerting training regimes can produce its own problems. Long distance running is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the UK. A poll by Our Sporting Life found that 1-in-5 adults run at least once a month. Partici...

An introduction to women’s health

2024-11-1249:12

Multiple studies show that women’s pain is often undertreated compared to men; for example a study by the American Heart Association found that women waited 29% longer to be evaluated for heart attack when reporting chest pain. This often means conditions such as Menopause, Endometriosis or pelvic health are under discussion in the public realm, or worse yet, mistreated on a patient-by-patient basis. In this podcast, we’ll look at the treatment options available to women for these condi...

An introduction to multidisciplinary care

2024-10-0842:21

A multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to treatment involves professionals from a range of fields to produce a comprehensive recovery plan for an athlete or patient. This has become common practice in the treatment of many different illnesses and conditions. Studies have shown that MDTs lead to better outcomes for cancer patients, and it can reduce older peoples’ need to seek in-patient treatment. In elite sport, the latest innovations in physiotherapy, nutrition, sport & exercise...

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The Pure Pod — Sports & Exercise Medicine