The Pre-Championship Window of Opportunity | Self-reflection, Identifying the Gap and Sharpening your Strategies
Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast For many, league is coming to a close, champo is getting near The couple of weeks in between could serve as your biggest asset in having your best season to date, or the downfall that holds you back from reaching your potential While everyone has their own approach, we said we wanted to give our thoughts on how best you could set yourself up for success this year by capitalising on the coming weeks from an S&C and Nutrition point of view using our 4R model.. 1. Review → 2. Refocus → 3. Rebuild → 4. Rewire So, in this one, expect to hear: Some of the biggest mistakes that can be made this time of year The importance of looking back before moving forward Why you should avoid the shotgun approach when it comes to your goals How to refine your nutritional strategies What changes as you move closer to championship Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media! Chat soon, Paddy & Mark The 1% Better Movement. TAKE OUR FREE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator
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The Better Sleep Blueprint Pt.2 | Tools, Techniques and Strategies to Improving your Sleep as an Athlete
Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast In this second of our two part series, we talked all things tools in the toolbox when it comes to sleep Building on the foundations we covered in part one, we take a deep dive into some tools, techniques and strategies you can look to improve the quantity and/or quality of your sleep as an athlete For clarity, neither of us claim to be Sleep Experts or Neuroscientists, however, we wanted to put a sports science lens on sleep and give an insight on some tools that are either evidence based/we have found benefit in in our practice So, in this one, expect to hear: What chronotypes are and how to use it to your advantage How useful wearables are in your sleep Why creating a supportive sleep environment is crucial The 10-3-2-1 Technique when it comes to improving your sleep Some of our favourite sleep tools that we have in our toolboxes Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media! Chat soon, Paddy & Mark The 1% Better Movement. FREE GAA PERFORMANCE BLUEPRINT Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator
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MVP: Building the Most Valuable Player with Tony Óg Regan
Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast In todays episode we chatted with Sports Psychologist and ex intercounty athlete Tony Óg Regan. From the heart of Galway hurling to the cutting edge of sports psychology, Tony Óg has lived the highs and lows of elite performance. A former All-Ireland finalist and centre-back for Galway, Tony Óg has since become a respected mental performance coach and author, working with top teams across the GAA and beyond. Throughout today's conversation Tony openly shared some of his crucial insights and lessons learned on his journey through elite sport both as an athlete and more recently as a part of successful backroom teams within the GAA. Tony highlighted the importance of developing the person as well as the athlete, emphasizing the need for athletes to balance their sports careers with other aspects of life in order to foster long term mental health and well-being. In this episode, we dive into: The importance of your environment in shaping your success Why you need to have a hunger to improve Some of the transferable skills from sport to everyday life The impact injury can have on performance beyond the physical Why challenge is necessary for growth How to build resilience, clarity, and purpose — on and off the pitch Whether you're an athlete, coach, or just someone looking to perform under pressure, we know Tony’s story will leave you thinking differently about success, failure, and growth both in sport and outside of it. If you enjoyed this weeks episode, be sure to rate the show, share the episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media! Chat soon, Paddy & Mark The 1% Better Movement. FREE GAA PERFORMANCE BLUEPRINT Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator
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The Better Sleep Blueprint Pt.1 | Cravings, Kiwis and Sleep Deficiencies
Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast In this first of a two part series, we talked all things Sleep, performance and how it impacts you as an athlete At this stage, I think it's fairly well established that sleep is important for the everyday person.. But what about the athlete? For clarity, neither of us claim to be Sleep Experts or Neuroscientists, however, we wanted to put a sports science lens on sleep and give an insight on how it can affect athletic performance and some of the key considerations for athletes So, in this one, expect to hear: How sleep can be affected this time of year The impact a lack of sleep can have on performance The QQRT Framework for improving your sleep Nutritional strategies that have potential to improve sleep How the timing of training and performance can interefere with sleep Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media! Chat soon, Paddy & Mark The 1% Better Movement. FREE GAA PERFORMANCE BLUEPRINT Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator
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The Mid-Season Checklist | Body Composition, Building an Athlete's Plate and The Performance Equation
Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast In this one we looked at all things maximising performance in the mid-season Whether your later stages of league or ramping things up as you get closer to championship, we said we wanted to iron out what changes and what doesn't as you move further into your year So, in this one, expect to hear: Whether the juice is worth the squeeze If body composition can be improved in-season How to create a nutrition structure that supports performance What the performance equation is Where the focus should be in your training Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media! Chat soon, Paddy & Mark The 1% Better Movement. FREE GAA PERFORMANCE BLUEPRINT Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator
Building Better Athletes Everyday.
Welcome to The Kaizen Performance Podcast where we explore the art of continuous improvement through the lens of high performers.
In our conversations we interview top athletes, coaches, and experts in their fields who share their secrets to optimizing health, mastering peak performance, and embracing the 1% better everyday philosophy.
Discover the habits, routines, and mindsets that drive success and learn how to apply these strategies to your own journey. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone striving for personal excellence, this podcast is your guide to achieving sustained growth and unlocking your full potential.
Be 1% Better.
Paddy & Mark
Ireland