Racing Heart | National Centre for Sports Cardiology Podcast
1) Everything You Need to Know About VO2 Max
In this episode, we dive deep into the science of VO2 max with internationally renowned sports cardiologist Professor André La Gerche. From wearable tech to elite endurance, we explore the myth...Show More
2) If you have a finite number of heartbeats, why waste them?
Does exercise "waste" heartbeats? Can you use up your heartbeats by exercising? Is there a smart way to manage them? Professor André La Gerche breaks down what we know—whether exercise ac...Show More
3) Sudden Cardiac Death | Prof André La Gerche
Every year, Sudden Cardiac Death claims the lives of 500 Victorians under 50—three to four times more than road accidents. In this episode, we explore the causes, risk factors, and misconception...Show More
4) Healthy Heart Disease | Bruce Carter and Andre La Gerche
Bruce Carter shares his journey of Heart Disease from a healthy middle-aged man to a near-death experience. Bruce is joined by Andre La Gerche who throughout the episodes explains the symptoms, medica...Show More
5) Warnie - yet more to give | Jessica Orchard & André La Gerche
Shane Warne tragically passed away from a suspected heart attack at the age of 52. In this episode, Dr Jessica Orchard and A/Prof Andre La Gerche discuss what happened to Shane, what we currently know...Show More
6) Marathon world record | Derek Clayton
Derek Clayton broke the marathon world record in 1969 - one of 14 career victories. In this podcast, Dr André La Gerche and Derek discuss his amazing career, marathon training in the 60s, and h...Show More
7) COVID, vaccines and side effects | Dr André La Gerche
Dr André La Gerche discusses COVID, vaccines and its affect on athlete. The conversation in this podcast does not represent official medical advice and does not represent the official position...Show More
8) Overcoming SVT | Olympian Georgia Baker
Georgia Baker is a professional road cyclist, two-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games gold medalist, and track World Champion. During this podcast, Georgia and Dr. Maria Brosnan discuss the tragic...Show More
9) A fluttering heart | Mat Hayman & André La Gerche
Episode two of the Racing Heart podcast welcomes the 2016 Paris-Roubaix winner Mathew Hayman. Matt spent 19 years at the highest level of world cycling which included his amazing 2016 Paris-Roubaix vi...Show More
10) Sudden Cardiac Death | National Centre for Sports Cardiology
The National Centre For Sports Cardiology (NCSC) is a joint initiative between the Baker Institute, St Vincent’s Hospital, and the St Vincent’s Institute that is delving into the deeper wo...Show More