Tighter Competition Demands Better Preparation for Success
In sports, competition is becoming increasingly intense, with athletes separated by mere milliseconds or millimetres. Success is no longer achieved by optimising just a few aspects of preparation — it now requires a holistic approach encompassing physical training, nutrition and hydration, mental preparation, performance analysis, rest, recovery and many more. Some athletes go to extraordinary lengths, focusing on even the smallest details — such as bringing their own mattress to competitions to ensure optimal sleep — just to gain a marginal edge that can make the difference in winning a medal.