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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 16 MIN

S4 Ep22 - Deloading: Why doing LESS before competitions can make you perform better

from The GB Sports Performance Podcast · host Grace Brown

Deloading doesn't mean doing nothing. Given we're well into summer sport competitions on this weeks pod I'm explaining how to taper properly before competition so you arrive feeling fresh, fast and ready to perform. And why the final week isn't about building fitness, it's all about reducing fatigue while staying sharp. In this episode:What a proper deload looks like Common tapering mistakes How to stay sharp without overtraining Sleep, nutrition and recovery tips Managing competition nerves How to perform at your best on game day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WORK WITH ME⁠⁠⁠

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