How Athletes Can Improve Their Sleep Hygiene πŸ§˜πŸ˜΄πŸ›Œ

sleep hygiene

This article is evidence-based, verified by Dr Ahmed Zayed

Are you the type of person who spends their nights lost in thought and staring at the clock?

Sleep is one of the most important facets of living a healthy life. However, lots of folks, particularly athletes, young adults, and of course, students are known to have some of the worst sleep schedules out of most groups. It can be hard going from a busy and rough day to putting in the effort needed to maintain a healthy and consistent sleep schedule.

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Royal Navy Pre Joining Fitness Test – Your 3-month Training Plan To Success πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŽ–οΈβ›‘οΈπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

royal navy pre joining fitness test

Volunteering for the Royal Navy as a Rating, an Officer, or as a Diver is a courageous decision. It requires a level of mental and physical endurance that most average individuals cannot evenΒ begin toΒ fathom.

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Why Should Athletes Use Altitude Training For Peak Performance? (2021 Study) πŸš΅β€β™‚οΈβ›°οΈ

altitude training for peak performance in mountain

This article is evidence-based, verified by Dr Adil Maqbool

We’ve seen a massive amount of resources spent training at altitude in the decades since the 1968 Olympics. Many endurance athletes seem to benefit from this, varying from a potential 1% differential to as big as 3% (Carl Valle, 2019). Therefore, altitude training for peak performance should be considered necessary for athletes wanting to increase their output substantially.

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Stretching to Improve Flexibility for MMA and Jiu-Jitsu 🧘πŸ₯‹

flexibility for mma and jiu-jitsu

Some may say that fitness is a form of self-care, but I’d like to keep things simple and instead call it a discipline. To quote Jocko Willink, β€œDiscipline equals freedom,” and I couldn’t agree more. Flexibility for MMA and Jiu-Jitsu cannot be ignored if you want to progress.

It is also one of the most challenging goals to achieve for many people. Hitting the gym takes a lot of motivation. Often, this motivation deteriorates when we receive validation from our peers or whenever we hit our arbitrary powerlifting goals. You may bump up the motivation temporarily by purchasing a new pair of MMA shoes, or a nice shiny new mouth guard, or a gym bag, but this won’t last.

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How To Get Stronger For Rock Climbing – 5 Things You Need To KnowπŸ§—β€β™‚οΈπŸ†πŸ’ͺ

how to get stronger for rock climbing

Rock climbing is a popular sport now. Adrenaline junkies everywhere have taken this past time, andΒ it is now done all over the world. There are even establishments that have indoor rock-climbing courses for you to try.Β 

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Weight Training For Muay Thai Fighters And Kickboxers πŸ₯ŠπŸ₯‡πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚️

weight training for muay thai

Traditionally, Muay Thai fighters and Kickboxers tend to shy away from weightlifting. Don’t be that guy. There is one big-time misconception that weightlifting will make your body bulky, hence impacting negatively of your speed.

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12 Week Training Program For Wrestlers – Smash Your Competition πŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‹οΈπŸš΄

12 week training program for wrestlers

Wrestlers, just like all driven athletes, are looking to grow their performance and smash their competition. There are a lot of guides out there, and many aspects of these can be useful.

This guide aims to answer any questions you may have by being concise about which muscle groups to focus on, how to be a better off-season wrestler, and improving the carryover when it’s time to compete.

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Medichecks Blood Testing For Better Sports And Athletic Performance πŸ”¬πŸ’‰πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺ

Track how effective your lifestyle interventions are with clear and unbiased data. Use a qualified medical professional’s analysis to exclude the nonsense and get the work done.