The daily self-maintenance regimes I recommend

Jordan Hart

Jordan Hart

Routine, routine, routine to avoid the guilt!

I like routine  🙂

Monday to Saturday I’m pretty strict on doing everything I can to make sure I’m getting the most out of my sessions.  I have the ‘guilt’ factor if I feel like I’m not fuelling or preparing myself to the best of my ability. This includes recovery strategies/nutrition/sleep.

The guilt factor is something I have had to learn.

On my day off I try to switch off and do things I enjoy and just relax.  Go for coffee  🙂 , have a treat meal.   Of course, this is only when I am at home and not competing as usually, my schedule is pretty hectic.

 


Tracey Hallam

2021 could be the time to start !

I don’t really have any regimes but I feel if I did it is to get outside more often.

That's my resolution for 2021!

 

 


Jeff Tho

Yoga, yoga, yoga , plus no self criticism  🙂 

Yoga is a big one for me.  It allows me to spend the time to breathe and feel where my body is at.

I generally only do Vinyasa Yoga or the more intense classes which is a great workout that helps with body control, balance, flexibility, stability and core strength.

Although I definitely don't feel good all of the time and my body can feel very stiff, I make a conscious effort not to criticise myself too much and be happy with where I am at that point in time

 


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Ben Caldwell

Run, run, run !

Never stop running.  I've found that it's the best way to clear your head, the best way to stay fit.

Can’t hide from running. I recommend that you go running a minimum 1 x per week.

 

Another random suggestion : Always check websites of national federations to stay up to date with any news (don’t assume you will hear everything via internal communication)

 


Peter Briggs Badminton Player

Peter Briggs

Routines are key

Daily self-maintenance routines are key to staying in control of your training and your emotions.   I find that allocating some time every day to switch off from screens and work on myself have massively improved my mood as well as working on my body and my mind.

Examples of that are taking the time to do some yoga frequently (I tend to do this in the mornings when I wake up for 20-40 mins) this gives me time to clear my mind whilst working on my strength and flexibility through other means than on court/gym sessions.  It is something I have taken control of which adds clarity and focus to my day.

Another example is taking out the massage gun and working through my muscle groups - but the key here is to just focus on the process - no phones and screens to distract me from my objective.

 


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Daphne Ng

Help yourself, you are in control!

Mental conditioning is a very important self-maintenance regime.  Players should begin their day by reciting their goals.  This will keep them motivated to have stronger self -belief and to work hard during training.

Incorporate positive self-talk, imagery and attentional control into your daily regime.

 

 


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Jenny & Greg

Our 3 most important things

First and foremost sleep! - We've neglected this so much throughout our careers and have learnt the hard way that you really need a good nights sleep every night in order to recover properly.  We now aim for at least 8 hours every night!

Downtime - It depends what you're like as a person, we like to be busy but we often neglect downtime and relaxing which can also help you to recover and remain 'mentally fresh'

Badminton Insight : 6 stretches Stretching and foam rolling -  We have got a massage gun that enables a slightly more intense massage in certain areas than a foam roller, however not as good as a real life sports massage.  If you have the budget then get a sports massage weekly!  Main areas to focus on are calves, quads, glutes, shoulders and anywhere else you struggle with.  Often an injury is a result of tightness in a slightly different areas of your body so it's vital to try and stop becoming over-tight in a certain area.

Naturally you will become tight in your muscles if you are playing lots and training hard however foam rolling / massage gunning and stretching will help to prevent injuries and also enable you to increase the range of movement at a joint which is also going to benefit your badminton!

Click on this image to watch a video on the best stretches for badminton players

 


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Richard Vaughan

Get organised

I am structured, it's something I learnt from my playing days.   I had to be as I was on my own most of the time.

I find it very helpful to continue this trend, it worked for me as a player and it continues to work for me now.   So everything goes into the outlook calendar.

 


 

If you like to know more about sleep and its importance, watch and listen to the information in the links below

Sleep Expert
Joe Rogan & Matthew Walker - 1hr 55 mins
Sleep Expert
Mathew Walker - 4 Tips for better sleep

Use a training diary
Use a training diary

If you like any of the suggestions above then why not record them in your training diary.

 

I recommend that if haven't already got one you start now. 

 

For more ideas on how to use your training diary click this image  


Thanks to everyone for their time and considered thoughts  

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Peter Briggs Badminton Player

Peter Briggs

Tracey Hallam

Jeff Tho

Badminton Insight

Jenny & Greg

Badmintonandy

Ben Caldwell

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Daphne Ng

Jordan Hart

Jordan Hart

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Richard Vaughan

Jurgen Van Leeuwen

Jurgen Van Leeuwen

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