The Infinite Monkey Cage

How to Build the Perfect Athlete - Helen Glover, Hugh Dennis, Steve Haake and Emma Ross


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Brian Cox and Robin Ince are limbering up for a high-performance episode all about what it takes to build the perfect athlete.

Joining them on the track are physiologist Dr Emma Ross, sports engineer Professor Steve Haake, Olympic rowing legend Helen Glover, and comedian Hugh Dennis - who’s getting into gear and reliving his cycling adventures in the Pyrenees.
From muscle power and mental grit to high-tech training tools, the team dives into the science of champions. Can we engineer the ultimate competitor? And how do you get back to peak performance after becoming a parent? Helen Glover shares her inspiring story, while Hugh Dennis wonders if he’s still got what it takes to get to the top.

Producer: Olivia Jani

Series Producer: Melanie Brown
Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem

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