Sports Lab

Nykeem and young track star Jaden are bending over backwards trying to perfect their high jump technique. Dr. Heather expands on the science behind the Fosbury flop and guest pro Jillian helps Jaden take her skills to new heights.

Guest pro Melissa inspires Jennifer and Nykeem with some strikes.

Nykeem hits the slopes to meet Charlie, a young freestyle skier working to get maximum air out of the half pipe. With tips on centripetal acceleration from Dr. Heather, Charlie is about to drop in on some big fun.

Guest pro Myck gives pointers on free throws.

Nykeem joins forces with Lindyn, a young Six Nations lacrosse player looking to score more goals. Dr. Heather sends guest pro Kelsey to get a handle on the problem and demonstrate how torque and the axis of rotation can supercharge a shot.

Cooper and Cole are brothers who share a love of sledge hockey. Joined by guest pro Jordan, the boys teach host Nykeem about this great sport and learn a thing or two about Newton's third law along the way.

Nykeem drags himself though some tough football training drills.

Nykeem is in for a wet and wild ride when he teams up with Russell, an avid young waterskiier. With the help of Dr. Heather and guest pro Charlie Newlands they discover that centripetal force can help them go faster than a speeding boat.

Dr. Heather sheds some light on Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion and the team serves it up on the court.

Guest pro Erin heads out to the slalom course to meet Nykeem and Sarah, a tenacious young para-alpine skier. Dr. Heather explains the role air resistance plays when the team hits the slopes.

Guest pro Bryce Davison has some encouraging to a budding young skater.

Plunge into the science of swimming!

The gang learns about the science of the slap shot today.

Young gymnast Nya jumps at the opportunity to learn more about the science of trampoline.

Emily wants to improve her curling game, Dr. Heather knows just who to call.

Noah wants to take his squash game to the next level.

Cricket star Darius D'Souza mentors Abraham and Delaine.

Nykeem links up with Logan, an ambitious young dancer.

David spends a dynamic day in the park learning about power of thrust and drag.

Brother and sister duo Antong and Anda are hoping to sharpen their table tennis game.

Anjelina is a young Toronto sprinter looking to move faster out of the start. She gets some great tips from guest pro Ashlea Maddex, while Dr. Heather weighs in on how using their centre of gravity can help them tear up the track.

Tai-Lee and her horse pal Gerald to explore the science behind dressage.

Dr. Heather demonstrates how a kinetic chain gives guest pro Bryce Jorgenson of the Thunder Bay Border Cats the power to knock it out of the park, inspiring younger brother Porter to step up to the plate against host Nykeem's pitching.

Chloe a young tennis player is working to perfect her top spin game.

Legendary pro Dwayne DeRosario demonstrates his kicking style.