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by Gary Wise (Author), Bill Nelson (Foreword by), Peter McConnell (Foreword by)
Athletic performance is rarely limited by physical ability. More often, it is limited by mindset, emotional regulation, and the ability to execute under pressure.
In No Junk Reps, Gary Wise introduces the Adaptive Performance State (APS) framework-a structured system designed to help athletes, coaches, and high performers build the mental processes required for consistent performance.
Drawing on decades of experience coaching elite athletes, Wise explains how performance development occurs across three critical environments:
- Learning
- Training
- Performing
Through practical strategies grounded in neuroscience and motor learning, readers will learn how to:
- Develop emotional regulation under pressure
- Build resilient performance routines
- Strengthen focus and sensory awareness
- Manage stress and anxiety in competition
- Improve decision-making in high-stakes environments
- Convert practice into automatic, competition-ready execution
The philosophy behind No Junk Reps is simple but powerful:
Every repetition matters.
Whether you are an athlete, coach, parent, or leader striving for excellence, this book will help you transform preparation into performance and intention into consistent results.
