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Building Better Athletes Everyday. Welcome to The Kaizen Performance Podcast where we explore the art of continuous improvement through the lens of high performers. In our conversations we interview top athletes, coaches, and experts in their fields who share their secrets to optimizing health, mastering peak performance, and embracing the 1% better everyday philosophy. Discover the habits, routines, and mindsets that drive success and learn how to apply these strategies to your own journey. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone striving for personal excellence, this podcast is your guide to achieving sustained growth and unlocking your full potential. Be 1% Better. Paddy & Mark

  1. Our Top Nutritional Tools for Optimal Recovery | Context, Cakes and Rating Current Recovery Trends

    2D AGO

    Our Top Nutritional Tools for Optimal Recovery | Context, Cakes and Rating Current Recovery Trends

    Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast   In this weeks episode we chatted all things nutritional recovery tools   Building on last weeks episode, we said we wanted to take a deep dive into some of the most prominant nutritional recovery tools currently available to GAA athletes   There's a lot of noise so we said we wanted to cut through some of it and rank/rate them with the aim of creating more clarity on what they are, what they do and whether or not you can potentially look to include as a part of your recovery strategy   Expect to hear: why context matters when choosing a recovery tool when protein supplements can be a useful tool why more isn't always better with certain nutrients if electrolytes are worth the hype where tracking can be a helpful tool for athletes   Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media!   Chat soon, Paddy & Mark   The 1% Better Movement.   TAKE OUR FREE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT   Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok   Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy

    53 min
  2. Ranking The Most Popular Recovery Tools for GAA Athletes | Cold Water, Foam Rolling and Cool Downs

    SEP 8

    Ranking The Most Popular Recovery Tools for GAA Athletes | Cold Water, Foam Rolling and Cool Downs

    Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast   In this weeks episode we chatted all things recovery tools   As an athlete, the basics work when it comes to your recovery..    However, whether you're looking for the extra percentages in your performance or you've seen the hype on social media, for one reason or another you've come across recovery tools and wondered, is that for me?   Oftentimes, as an athlete we can do things without thinking or just because someone else is doing it..   So in today's episode we work through some of most prominent recovery tools available to GAA athletes today and rank/rate them with the aim of creating more clarity on what they are, what they do and whether or not you can potentially look to include as a part of your recovery strategy   Expect to hear: 4 questions to ask yourself before using a recovery "tool" The determinants of good recovery Why context is important with ice baths Whether or not warm downs are worth it The role of active recovery, stretching and mobility If compression boots and foam rollers are worth the hype   Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media!   Chat soon, Paddy & Mark   The 1% Better Movement.   TAKE OUR FREE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT   Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok   Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy

    50 min
  3. How to Create Your In-Season Recovery Strategy | Downtime, Common Misconceptions, and Ice Bath Bans

    SEP 1

    How to Create Your In-Season Recovery Strategy | Downtime, Common Misconceptions, and Ice Bath Bans

    Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast   In this weeks episode we chatted all things maximising your recovery in-season   Recovery can look different for everyone, however, there are a couple of key principles we want to prioritise in order to support our return to baseline before our next session or game   So in today's episode we wanted to set the scene as to how you can go about creating a recovery strategy that supports your performance   Expect to hear: Common misconceptions when it comes to recovery The hierarchy of importance when it comes to recovery  Why you need to find what works for you in your recovery How to measure the effectiveness of your recovery strategies Why context is king when it comes to the tools you use   Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media!   Chat soon, Paddy & Mark   The 1% Better Movement.   TAKE OUR FREE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT   Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok   Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator

    41 min
  4. High Performance Habits for Peak Performance | Habit Loops, Pastries and Minimising the Impact of Post-Game Pints

    AUG 25

    High Performance Habits for Peak Performance | Habit Loops, Pastries and Minimising the Impact of Post-Game Pints

    Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast   In this weeks episode we chatted all things high performance habits and how to build them for peak performance   Championship is here and for a lot of athletes this means finding ways to maximize your performance to get a competitive edge on the opposition   And sometimes, this can involve doing the basics to a very high standard, consistently over time..   So in this one, we walk through some of the essentials to habit building and how you can make them stick while also covering 5 of our top high performing habits   Expect to hear: What the habit loop is and how to use it to your advantage  The power of front loading your habits Where athletes typically go wrong with their habits One key habit to start your day with   Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media!   Chat soon, Paddy & Mark   The 1% Better Movement.   TAKE OUR FREE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT   Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok   Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator

    52 min
  5. From Sidelines to Pit Lanes | Adapting to Win in Any Arena with Brendan Egan

    AUG 18

    From Sidelines to Pit Lanes | Adapting to Win in Any Arena with Brendan Egan

    Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast   In todays conversation we chatted with Performance Coach Brendan Egan.   Brendan's career has taken him from the heart of Ireland’s GAA high performance scene to the adrenaline-fuelled world of Formula 2 racing. As a performance coach, he’s worked with some of the most driven athletes on the planet—whether they’re fighting for an All-Ireland title or milliseconds on the track. In this conversation, Brendan reflects on his early days in Gaelic Games, the lessons learned from multi-disciplinary team environments, and how those same principles now guide his work with elite motorsport athletes.   From the challenges of adapting to a new sporting culture to the universal truths of preparation, nutrition, and mindset, Brendan shares a rare inside look at two very different arenas united by the pursuit of excellence. We break down what GAA players can learn from motorsport, the habits that separate good from great, and the 1% daily actions that drive consistent improvement. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or performance enthusiast, you’ll come away with insights you can apply to your own pursuit of peak performance.   Expect to hear.. The Role of Purposeful Practice in Maximising your Potential How to Remove the Excuses in your Performance Why you need to Focus on the Process and not the Outcome The Importance of Focusing on the Technical and Tactical Elements of your Sport   If you enjoyed this weeks episode, be sure to rate the show, share the episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media!   Chat soon, Paddy & Mark   The 1% Better Movement.   FREE GAA PERFORMANCE BLUEPRINT     Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok Brendan's Social Media   Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator

    57 min
  6. Building your GAA Game Day Strategy | Routines, Habits and Tools to Maximise Your Performance

    AUG 11

    Building your GAA Game Day Strategy | Routines, Habits and Tools to Maximise Your Performance

    Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast   In this weeks episode we chatted all things practical tools and strategies to maximising your performance on Game Day   Championship is near or here for a lot of athletes, and with that, every athlete looks for that competitive edge to maximise their performance and chances of success on game day   So in this one, we wanted to run through what we have found to work both personally as athletes currently playing championship football and practitioners working with athletes within the GAA    Expect to hear: Why cold water could impact your performance on game day Some of our essentials for your game day gear bag How to identify your "optimal state of arousal" The importance of building a pre-game strategy that suits you   Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media!   Chat soon, Paddy & Mark   The 1% Better Movement.   TAKE OUR FREE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT   Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok   Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator

    1h 3m
  7. The Game Day Guide | Primers, Pre-Game Meals and Match Winning Moments

    AUG 4

    The Game Day Guide | Primers, Pre-Game Meals and Match Winning Moments

    Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast   In this weeks episode we chatted all things Game Day   Given the time of year, a lot of athletes will be looking to peak for performance, and game day can often times be where athletes slip up..   So we said we wanted to put our heads together and run through some of the boxes needed to be ticked leading into game day    In this one, expect to hear: How to maximise the quality of your performance Identifying how you want to feel on match day How to to "Rev the Engine" Effectively Why the Carb Load might not "work" for you Re warm ups: The What, Why and How   Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media!   Chat soon, Paddy & Mark   The 1% Better Movement.   TAKE OUR FREE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT   Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok   Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator

    53 min
  8. The Championship Countdown | Carb Loading, Game Day Supplements and Micro-Dosing Strategies

    JUL 21

    The Championship Countdown | Carb Loading, Game Day Supplements and Micro-Dosing Strategies

    Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast   In this our third and final episode of this three part series we talked all things strategies during this window of opportunity between league and championship   We wanted to round of this series with the how to behind the practical implementation of some effective tools you can look to trial over the next couple of weeks leading into the championship period to create more confidence and clarity in your performance   In this one, expect to hear: The essentials for an effective Carb Load How to microdose your training Supplements to use when looking for the extra 1%s How to minimise fatigue while maximising performance Why trialling your game day strategy in training is essential   Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media!   Chat soon, Paddy & Mark   The 1% Better Movement.   TAKE OUR FREE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT   Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok   Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy The Athlete Accelerator

    1h 7m
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Building Better Athletes Everyday. Welcome to The Kaizen Performance Podcast where we explore the art of continuous improvement through the lens of high performers. In our conversations we interview top athletes, coaches, and experts in their fields who share their secrets to optimizing health, mastering peak performance, and embracing the 1% better everyday philosophy. Discover the habits, routines, and mindsets that drive success and learn how to apply these strategies to your own journey. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone striving for personal excellence, this podcast is your guide to achieving sustained growth and unlocking your full potential. Be 1% Better. Paddy & Mark

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