Move & Thrive with Dr Siya_K
Episodes
6 Ways I Stay Consistent for Comrades Marathon Preparation When Life Is Too Full
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailTraining for the Comrades Marathon is hard, but training when life is already full is even harder. In this episode, I share six practi...
Plantar Fasciitis in Sports – From Pain to Performance
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailHeel pain isn’t just an inconvenience; it can quietly derail performance. In this episode, we unpack plantar fasciitis in sport, mov...
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS): Why It Happens and How to Fix It
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailThis episode breaks down Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), one of the most common causes of lateral knee pain in runners, cyclists, and...
Sports Injuries Need PEACE & LOVE
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we unpack PEACE & LOVE, a modern, evidence-based framework for sports injury recovery. Discover how early, guided...
Pilates & Yoga in Sport: Performance, Recovery & Rehab Explained
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailAs athletes, we’re training harder and competing more, yet injuries and burnout are increasing. In this episode, we’re unpacking t...
Run Stronger, Run Smarter: The Power of Strength Training for Runners
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailWant to run faster, longer, and stay injury-free? In this episode, we’re joined by sports physiotherapist Mr Khuliso Netshivhangani,...
Illnesses & Risks in Endurance Athletes
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailEndurance runners think a lot about injuries, but often miss the early signs of illness, fatigue and system overload. In this episode,...
Running Two Races: My Journey to My 5th Comrades Marathon
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my personal journey as I prepare for my fifth Comrades Marathon, one of the world’s most iconic ultramarathons. I talk abou...
Women in Sport & Health: Specific Considerations
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sport is more than competition; it’s a source of identity, confidence, health, and opportunity. Yet for millions of women and girls, access to sport...
Sports Endurance Starts in the Mind
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into why endurance begins in the mind long before it shows in the body. I speak with sports psychologist Martin Scheepers about bui...
Sleep Is Not a Luxury: The Science of Sleep and Kuhle Nkwenkwezi’s Experience
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is not a luxury; it’s the foundation of health, performance, and emotional resilience. Through science and Kuhle Nkwenkwezi’s journey, we ex...
Rested but Still Tired: The Hidden Exhaustion of Active People
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We train hard, try to sleep more, and eat well - yet many of us are still exhausted. In this episode, we unpack why fatigue persists even when we’re...
The Cost of Borrowed Energy: What Stimulants Steal From Your Body
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I uncover the hidden cost of borrowed energy and share my personal battle with stimulant dependence. Join me as I explore how stimula...
The Transformation I Didn’t See Coming – Sugar-Free Challenge
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my two-month journey of cutting out added sugar, even through the indulgence of the festive season. From battling withdrawal ...
Nutrition as a Prescription for Optimal Health
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss nutrition as a prescription for optimal health. Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining and promoting overall well-b...
A Weight Loss Strategy That Actually Works
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm tackling a topic that affects communities everywhere: how to lose weight effectively, with strategies that are realistic, su...
Fasting: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Medicine
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore fasting (voluntary abstention from food) from all angles: its history, the science behind it, the different methods, and ho...
Tired but Not Broken: Healing the Overloaded Mind
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore what it means to guard the mind, to confront inner emptiness, to heal emotional noise, and to rediscover purpose. And most ...
Intersection between health and spirituality
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection between health and spirituality. I’m joined by a friend and a brother in Christ, Mr Itu Maboye...
Exploring hiking as a lifestyle – personal journey of Professor Veronica Ntsiea
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore hiking as more than a leisure activity; it is a meaningful, health-enhancing, and transformative practice. Professor Veron...
Running-related injuries (knee) – a conversation with Professor Cerel Viljoen, a physiotherapist
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Carel Viljoen, a sports physiotherapist and academic, as we explore the prevention and rehabilitation of r...
Nutrition in Sports – a conversation with a sports dietitian, Nicki de Villiers
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a must-listen episode. We unpack one of the most essential pillars of sports performance: nutrition. We explore how the fuel you choose shapes...
Mastering the Marathon: Insights from a Sub-3 Hour Marathon Runner
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we step inside the world of marathon performance as a sub-3-hour runner, Wandisile Nkwalase, shares the passion, discipline, and mind...
How Running Shoes Influence Performance and Injury Risk?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by sports podiatrist Lucas Breedt for an insightful conversation about how running shoes influence both performance and ...
Precision in motion - training and race tactics for runners
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm having a conversation with an experienced elite runner and coach, Wandisile Nongodlwana. We are discussing the importance of...
Durability - The Overlooked Key to Long-Term Sports Performance
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find your speed or power fading towards the end of training or competition? The missing link might be durability. In this episode, we unpack wh...
The Power of Nutrition for Health and Performance
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how smart nutrition transforms health, boosts energy, and powers peak performance, from everyday living to elite sport. In this episode, you ...
Once Injured, Always at Risk?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are discussing why your past sports injuries might be your biggest predictor of future injuries. Your past injuries tell a story, ...
Managing Running Load to Prevent Injuries
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into a topic that affects almost every runner: running load management. We’ll talk about what running load actually means, ...
Injury risks in running - Biomechanics
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are exploring injury risks associated with running, with a special focus on biomechanical factors. Understanding how our bodies mo...
Exercise Smart & Safe
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are diving into the principles of exercising smart and safely, using running as an example. My goal is to help you enjoy exercise ...
Moving Towards Better Health
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the urgent issue of physical inactivity and its impact on health and wellbeing, offering practical tips to help you embrace acti...
From Struggle to Sustainable Health Habits
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines the real-life challenges of establishing sustainable health habits and strategies for overcoming them. Dr Siya_K shared personal...