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What Should You Do In Pre-Season Rest Or Train?

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What Should You Do In Pre-Season Rest Or Train?

Inner Game Academy Podcast›
May 25, 202317:04

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In this episode, Luke discusses his pre-season does he keep training or does he rest?

We discuss:

  • Luke's past experience of being fear-driven and not finding a balance between rest and training
  • Why you should be taking a break for the body and mind after a long football season
  • Luke's recommendation of a 10-day to 2-week break before gradually starting a pre-pre-season training program
  • Discussing the challenge of determining when to start training again after a break
  • The importance of being in touch with one's body and allowing time to assess readiness before resuming training
  • Luke's advice to prioritize rest, recovery, and listening to one's mind and body
  • Highlighting the need for a structured program leading up to the start of the season
  • Acknowledging the pressure some players feel to do more than their teammates and encouraging focus on individual needs rather than comparison
  • Stressing the importance of finding a balance between pushing oneself and listening to one's body

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