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The Science of Movement

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Inside elite athletics, where explosive power meets precision and control.

See how extraordinary athletes turn speed, strength, balance, and technique into performances at the edge of human ability. From gymnastics to sprinting, hurdles, pole vault, and fencing, each episode breaks down the mechanics behind world-class movement. Sign up to watch the body and mind at work in exacting detail.

Episode guide

10 episodes
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1The Science of Gymnastics
What if you could move like the world's greatest gymnasts? Explore the science of movement with world gymnastics medalist Yul Moldauer, along with top movement and medical experts.
9 min
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2The Science of Shot Put
What if you could move like the world's greatest athletes? Explore the science of movement with Ryan Crouser—2x Olympic Gold Medalist, world champion, world record holder and shot put legend—along with top movement and medical experts.
8 min
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3The Science of Sprinting
What if you could run like the world's greatest athletes? Explore the science of movement with rising sprinting star Shawnti Jackson, along with top movement and medical experts.
8 min
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4The Science of Swimming
What if you could swim like the world's greatest athletes? Explore the science of movement with world 50M freestyle medalist David Curtiss, along with top movement and medical experts.
10 min
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5The Science of Heptathlon
What if you could compete like the world's greatest athletes? Explore the science of movement with Olympian and world Heptathlon medalist Taliyah Brooks, along with top movement and medical experts.
9 min
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6The Science of Hurdles
What if you could run and jump like the world's greatest athletes? Explore the science of movement with all-time great 110M hurdler and pro football player Devon Allen, along with top movement and medical experts.
7 min
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7The Science of Rhythmic Gymnastics
What if you could move like the world's greatest athletes? Explore the science of movement with 2x Olympian and world rhythmic gymnastics medalist Evita Griskenas, along with top movement and medical experts.
11 min
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8The Science of Pole Vault
What if you could compete like the world's greatest athletes? Explore the science of movement with Olympian and USA Pole Vaulting Champ Sandi Morris, along with top movement and medical experts.
7 min
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9The Science of Breakdancing
What if you could dance like the world's greatest athletes? Explore the science of movement with 3x world champion breakdancer Alex "b-boy El Niño" Diaz, along with top movement and medical experts.
9 min
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10The Science of Fencing
What if you could move like the world's greatest athletes? Explore the science of movement with Olympian and 4x USA champion fencer Khalil Thompson, along with top movement and medical experts.
10 min
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