FencingBuddies Podcast

AI hosts Alex and Sarah turn sports science research into simple, and clear insights.

Sports science research papers are often dense, technical, and time-consuming to read. That's where we come in.

At FencingBuddies Podcast, we decode the complex studies and transform them into an easy-to-understand podcast format — making cutting-edge sports science accessible and practical for the fencing community.

Latest Episodes

Episode 3: How Training Journals Build Elite Athletes

6 min • Video Feedback, Training, Competition

AI hosts Alex and Sarah break down the paper “Training Journals and the Development of an Elite Sports Identity” by Pål Augestad.

Originally focused on cross-country skiers, its lessons apply directly to fencing: how logging reflections—not just drills—turns athletes into their own analysts, builds ownership, and transforms discipline into pleasure.

Episode 2: Frame by Frame: Building Better Fencers with Video Feedback

6 min • Video Feedback, Training, Competition

Our AI hosts Alex and Sarah break down the article "Current Application of Video Feedback in Sports Teaching and Training" by Siwei Liu from School of Physical Education, Hubei University, Wuhan, China.

Discover how watching yourself fence, frame by frame, can sharpen technique, build tactical awareness, and even prevent injuries. Whether you're a beginner or chasing medals, this episode shows why video feedback is one of the most powerful tools in a fencer's journey.

Episode 1: How to Set Goals that Actually Work for Fencers

7 min • Goals, Training, Competition

AI hosts Alex and Sarah digest the paper "The performance and psychological effects of goal setting in sport: A systematic review and meta-analysis" by Williamson, Swann, et al. to teach you about goal setting the right way to achieve results.

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