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by Andrejs Birjukovs (Author)
The Resilient Athlete presents a step-by-step self-coaching framework designed to build foundational fitness and develop athletic resilience while optimizing your training for sports, athletics and adventure.
Training for a physical challenge or towards a performance goal can be daunting, and the journey fraught with potential setbacks. Constant stress can take a toll on the body and even impact athlete mental health.Which is why, resilient athletes think long-term. They are looking to build lifelong fitness, not just shine in a single race. They build themselves from the ground up to withstand any pressure, be able to jump on any opportunity and uncover their full potential - as an athlete and a human. The Resilient Athlete presents a series of self-coaching sessions, much like ones you would have with a performance coach. These are not geared towards one particular sport, but rather focus on creating an ultimate athletic experience - one where physical and emotional states are in balance with purpose. The Resilient Athlete covers all aspects of performance - from building foundational fitness to lifestyle optimization and - none the less - developing an "athlete mindset". Inside you'll find:
Resilience is a force that drives someone to push through the hard bits and simply refuse to quit - neither in a race nor in life. It's that secret sauce allowing an athlete to show up every day, put in the work, progress over the years and do it all with passion. Are you a professional athlete looking to develop mental strength and gain an edge over the competition? A student seeking to cultivate a winner's mindset to overcome life challenges more effectively? A busy parent trying to get more return from your cardio and strength training? A competitive athlete aiming to return from injury safely and build fitness pain free? Or simply someone who wishes to improve energy levels on a daily level to have a happier and more fulfilling life? The self-coaching framework of The Resilient Athlete is designed to help YOU build that resilience while optimizing your lifestyle for sports and adventure. Take the opportunity to optimize your fitness and uncover your athletic potential.
Author Biography
Andrejs Birjukovs is a multisport athlete with background in swimming, kayaking, marathon running and long-distance triathlons. Originally from Latvia, he represented his country on numerous occasions in World and European Championships, as well as the Universiade. Throughout his competitive athlete career Andrejs has learned the value of reinventing himself through physical exercise and lifestyle changes. Now he uses that experience to coach others how to sharpen the art of listening to the body and use it to lead an active, energetic, empowered and fulfilling life. He is an IRONMAN certified coach and runs The Athlete Blog where he shares his training and coaching experience with the world.
