Athletes are taught to work. Train hard. Get stronger. Put in the extra reps. But performance isn't just about how much stress you can absorb....
The Performance Lab
A guide to discover & leverage science-backed principles of health and performance to navigate the world of competitive & high performance sport!
The Performance Lab Apr 2, 2026
Mental performance skills are often what separates good athletes from great ones. It’s the edge that shows up when your body is screaming to...
The Performance Lab Feb 5, 2026
"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” As an athlete you hear this all the time:“Compete harder.”“Beat...
The Performance Lab Jan 22, 2026
Confidence is often misunderstood in sport. Many athletes believe confidence is something you either have or don’t have. Something that shows up...
The Performance Lab Jan 13, 2026
One of the biggest misunderstandings in sport - and in performance more broadly - is the belief that discomfort means something is wrong. We...
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Almost everyone who's spent time around competitive sport has seen the gap this describes. Two...
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