The GB Sports Performance Podcast

The work is done.
Now it's about arriving fresh.

In the final week before competition, the temptation is to squeeze in more training, test your fitness or chase one last improvement.

I share my final 7-day competition checklist to help you taper properly, avoid common mistakes and arrive ready to perform when it matters most.

In this episode:
Why you need to stop trying to get fitter

The biggest tapering mistakes athletes make

How to stay sharp without creating fatigue

What to do about niggles before competition

Why sleep is a performance tool

How to fuel and hydrate properly

Getting your kit and logistics sorted

How to prepare mentally for competition

Why trusting your preparation matters

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You didn’t wake up old.
You gradually stopped doing athletic things.

Most people think they feel slower, stiffer and less athletic because they're getting older. I explain why so many adults stop feeling athletic - not because of their age, but because they've gradually stopped doing the things that made them athletic in the first place.

I break down the key qualities we lose as we get older, how to rebuild them safely, and what your training should include if you want to stay strong, fast, powerful and capable in your 40s, 50s and beyond.

In this episode:
Why I think we blame far too much on ageing

The 5 athletic qualities most adults gradually lose

Why strength training alone isn't enough

How to safely reintroduce speed, power and impact training

Why movement variety matters more than you think

The role of play, sport and challenging yourself physically

How I approach my own training in my 40s

Simple ways to add athleticism back into your week

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Most of us don't have the luxury of training like professional athletes. We have jobs, families, responsibilities and a lot less time.

Today I'm joined by Nick Garcia and Mike Delbridge to break down how busy athletes can still get incredible results by focusing on the things that matter most:

We share the habits we see successful athletes consistently doing
How to make your training work around a busy life,
Why recovery, consistency and planning will always beat trying to do more

If you want to perform better, recover faster and make progress without your sport taking over your entire life, this episode is for you.

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Big competition coming up?

In this episode, I share my approach to game week; how to build confidence, manage nerves, control what you can control, and arrive ready to perform. I explain why chasing fitness at the last minute is a mistake, the routines I use before competition, and how to stay focused when the pressure is on.

Whether you're preparing for Nationals, a World Cup, or the start of your season, this episode will help you compete with confidence and purpose.

In this episode, I cover:
Why confidence comes from preparation, not motivation

The biggest mistake athletes make during game week

Why trying to gain fitness before a competition can hurt performance

How to focus on what you can control and ignore the noise

My personal match-day and pre-game routines

How I manage nerves, mistakes and pressure during tournaments

The simple post-game review process I use to keep improving

If you've got a big competition coming up, my message is simple: trust your preparation, stick to your routines, and focus on becoming the best version of the athlete you've already built.

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What does it actually mean to be athletic as we get older?

I want to challenge your idea that athleticism is only about playing competitive sport or being at your physical peak.

Instead, I think it’s about what your body is still capable of doing and how you can maintain and build that capability at any age.

This week I'm breaking down the key components of athleticism, including strength, power, speed, balance, mobility and endurance, and WHY training these qualities can help you stay confident, capable and physically independent as you age.

Age isn't the enemy. Inactivity is.

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