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⚠️ Amber Page: Proceed with Purpose

Your readiness isn’t at 100%. Maybe your sleep is down, soreness is up, stress is taking a bite, mood or energy are off. Training is still on the cards, but adapt it.

Match Day Tomorrow?
Make today about skills, mobility, and recovery only. Save intensity for tomorrow.

Athletes:

  • Keep intensity moderate and avoid deep fatigue

  • Focus on technique, skills, and set-piece work

  • If lifting, drop weight by ~10% or reduce sets/reps

  • Consider active recovery like swimming, mobility circuits, or light conditioning. Avoid new types of training.

Everyday warriors:

  • Adjust volume: fewer sets or shorter sessions

  • Lower load or slow the tempo for control

  • Swap high-impact cardio for low-impact options

Extra recovery focus:

  • Post-session mobility or stretching

  • NormaTec boots, ice/cold packs, or massage

  • Good nutrition and hydration

Taking a step back today keeps you moving forward tomorrow. Recovery is performance work, it just looks different.

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