In this episode I answer questions such as:

• Best workout for improving stability and power for peel weight

• Should I pull back in the curling delivery?

• What workouts should I do if I have a knee injury?

This months case study gives tips for if your inner thigh or outer hip is influencing your ability to get into a comfortable and accurate delivery position

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Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 05: It's all in the hips

• Episode 48: Sassy hips and energy leaks

• Episode 55: 'toe out'?

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In today’s episode I am joined once again by Mental Performance Consultant Emily Riley. She walks us through the fundamentals of mental performance training, so that you have the basic skills to work on finding your best as a person, performer, teammate and a team. Emily has found many people know what they struggle with, but don’t know how to go about increasing their confidence, managing their emotions and being a great communicator. This summer she has a 4-month off ice mental performance program that walks you through each of the fundamentals. She gives us the coles notes version of what you will focus on in each month and some basic leading questions for you to get started

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these: 

• Episode 27: Communication is about connection and collaboration with Alena Luciani

• Episode 52: Working on your mental game with Emily Riley

• Episode 58: Laziness is a habit, but rest is a priority Emily Riley

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In today’s episode I am joined by Nina Walker, a performance nutritionist who oversees the nutrition support for British Curling. The bulk of this episode outlines the key elements of a well-fueled curler, and introduces you to the concept of a Performance Plate. Nina recommends focusing on your nutrition year-round; using  the off ice season to practise timing of meals around training, practices and games.

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these:

• Episode 06: Basic nutrition for curlers

• Episode 07: Mark Nichols on all things training, nutrition & curling camps

• Episode 49: Limbo time and types of rest

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In this episode I answer questions such as:

• What are the best off ice exercises for sweeping training?

• What are some important tips for skips in the off ice season?

• How do I set goals for next year when I don’t have any big events?

• Does using a stabilizer make it harder for me to switch to a broom?

• And more.

This months case study outlines helps a curler who struggles with hitting the broom; they always slide to the right of the target.ow

You can watch this episode on Youtube HERE. If you’ve got a question or case study example you can fill this out HERE.

Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 48: Sassy hips and energy leaks

• Episodes 40, 41 and 42: Free brushing intervals for you and your team

• Episode 28: Using performance gap analysis for dictating offseason training

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In this episode I provide a framework with which to put together your own offseason training program. I help you plan and organize what, when and why you will workout.

Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 04: Avoid these 8 mistakes I made training to become a fitter curler

• Episode 09: Reverse engineering your goals

• Episode 28: Using performance gap analysis to dictate offseason training for curling

• I list 6 more in the show notes

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How to breath well, move well, manage your nervous system, train hard, recover harder and maximize your efforts in the gym. In this episode I preview 6 movement concepts that I believe every aspiring high performing human/athlete need to master. Carry these concepts into your on ice training to improve performance and make technique adjustments easier.

Catch the free follow up webinar on March 27, 2024, or find the recording in the shownotes. The podcast and webinar set you up to success with the Offseason Fundamentals Workout Program available as of March 27. Check out the shownotes for details

Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 03: Shut your mouth -the key to better breathing

• Episode 48: Sassy hips and energy leaks with Alison Marie, Phd

• Episode 57: How to use your RHR to manage performance and your nervous system regulation

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In this episode I answer questions around topics such as:

• Returning to sport after injury,

• How to run an end of season debrief,

• How to find more control in your takeout weights, 

• & more

This month's case study is a submission video from someone who wanted help with applying more pressure during bigger brush strokes. I walk you through what they are doing really well, and what technique changes they could try in their next practice to be more effective and efficient.

If you’ve got a question or case study example you can fill this out HERE.

Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 10: Terri Weeks on curling injuries are common but not normal

• Episode 47: 3 keys to motivation and building confidence with Emily Riley

• Episode 28: Using performance gap analysis to dictate offseason training

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Check this episode out on Youtube

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In this episode I answer questions such as:

• How to manage setbacks after an injury, 

• Who is the best sweeper,

• What happens during those between end meetings,

• & more

This months case study outlines how I would help someone who struggles to find balance in the delivery, and who feels pain in their knee when they turn their slider foot ‘out’.

If you’ve got a question or case study example you can fill this out HERE.

Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 19: Giving yourself grace with Lori Olson 

• Episode 47: 3 keys to motivation & building confidence with Emily Riley 

• Episode 55: Should you toe out during the curling delivery?

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Save this for the next time you’re sick, lacking motivation, or need some help finding your way back to regular training. In this episode I go through a hierarchy of low level movements and build up to your regular training routine and intensity. 

If you’ve got a question or case study example you can fill this out HERE.

Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 03: Shut your mouth -the key to better breathing

• Episode 57: How to use your RHR to manage performance

• Episode 11: Return to Curling Part 2: The bare minimums

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If you have ever played on a curling team with a new curler, this episode is for you: Tips and tricks to help you support and encourage new curlers as they learn and grow. Give them tips as a skip or a sweeper while avoiding overwhelm, and help them find a win after every shot. This is a 3-part series; check out episode 66 focusing specifically on tips for new curlers, and episode 68 tips specifically for coaches of new curlers.

Make sure to check out the show notes for more information on The Better Brushing Practice Plan

Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 66: Considerations for 1st year curlers -part 1 for athletes

• Episode 68: Considerations for 1st year curlers -part 2 for coaches

• Episode 65: 5 Reasons why you aren’t a better brusher

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