Our new guidebook to athletic habits + success is out tomorrow! At The Consummate Athlete, we’re advocates of bringing training, nutrition, recovery, gear and so much more together to create an optimal lifestyle for athletes. And in our new book, Becoming A Consummate Athlete, we’re looking at all the habits around your training and how you think about/approach your training in order to boost your overall health, performance and–we hope–happiness! Check back tomorrow morning to order the book, but for now, we wanted to share the table of contents to give you an idea of what to expect in each section.
Becoming A Consummate Athlete is out November 15, 2020!
We broke it into three parts—a bit about figuring out where you are and how to actually form new habits, then the bulk of the book about the habits themselves, and then a final section on what to do once you’ve put them in place. We’re super excited about it!
Section 1: Where Are You Now?
- What’s Your Point A
- Embrace Your Athletic Identity
- How To Take A Current Snapshot
- Your Point B
- Why Habits Matter
- How To Create A Habit
- Think Slow and Steady
- Why It’s Okay You’re Not A Pro
- The Importance Of Finding Your Crew
Section 2: The Habits of Highly Effective Athletes
RECOVER
- Sleep
- Visualization
- Meditation
- Body Work
- Skin Care
FUEL
- Hydration
- Whole Food Fueling
- Meal Prep
- Fueling the Work You’re Doing
- Approaching Supplements
TRAIN
- The Inverted U
- Have a Plan
- Trust Your Training Plan
- And Trust Your Body
- Learn to Love Cross-Training
- Morning Movement
- Incorporate Basic Strength
- Set Strength Goals
- Skills Training
- Embrace Seasonal Flow
GEAR
- Gear Organization
- Gear a Consummate Athlete Needs
- Gear Maintenance
RECORD
- Your Guide to Smarter Goal Setting
- Find Daily Feedback that Works
- Journalling (for Athletes)
- Planning a Season
Section 3: Conclusion
- Your Three Tools for Success
- Thinking Critically About Fads
- Don’t Be a Habit Monster
- Getting Back on Track
- Your AFTER—and What’s Next
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