It’s no secret that it takes an extreme amount of practice to become an elite athlete. If you are familiar with the research of Anders Ericsson, then you know a little something about the 10,000 hours rule of thumb. This rule of thumb is an oversimplification of Ericsson’s research. But it’s still a nice little reminder of […]
Scientifically, research suggest that athletes who practice more will be better than athletes who practice less. Pop-culture sums this up as the 10,000-hour rule of thumb. But you don’t need scientific research to understand this do you? It seems rather obvious that an athlete who practices more will be better than an athlete who practices less, […]
Overtraining is the most common form of burnout in sports. Luckily, unlike other forms of burnout, overtraining burnout is temporary. Once a coach or athlete identifies it, changes to an athlete’s routine can quickly help them recover and get back to normal. Just like it sounds, overtraining is when an athlete trains too much without […]