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Train Hard Work Smarter9. Q&A: Recovery, Anticipation & Awareness, Cross Training for Masters AthletesIn this recorded Zoom Q&A, we went over:Recovery (after surgery, after evening matches)Watching the ball & timingAwareness & adjusting to your opponentReframing discouragementHow to use ghosting for technique (not just fitness)Adding in cross-training as a masters athleteLinks & Resources:Check out the Squashletic AppJoin the Squashletic Training Academy (online training membership hosted in the Squashletic App)My Website2025-04-1158 min
In squash - The PodcastEpisode 348 Nicole BunyanIt's been an eclectic season for Canadian #2 and Pan Am Championships gold medalist Nicole Bunyan. We talk about her season which is about to get underway again and includes the Pan Am Champs, World Team Champs, PSA and of course Squash TV duties. Speaking of which, Nicole breaks down all of the finals day TOC drama both for the men and the women. And of course, she lays out a few things we ought to consider as regards our own game's as well as we flesh out some of her recent Squashletic content. Great chat!2025-02-041h 03Train Hard Work Smarter8. Training Mindset & Overcoming Obstacles with Gina KennedyThis episode features Gina Kennedy- the top ranked Englishwoman on the PSA World Tour, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, and self-proclaimed training fanatic.
Highlights from this episode:
How teenage Gina differed massively from her persona as a professional squash player
How Gina’s ongoing struggle with ulcerative colitis has affected her squash career
How Gina is trying to reframe and readjust her mindset around training volume to allow for a longer career
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If you enjoyed it, please rate the show, wri...2024-09-0249 minTrain Hard Work Smarter7. 3 Simple Habits to Get Out of a Slump and Back on TrackFinding yourself in a bit of a slump recently? This can easily happen when we're dragged out of our normal routine, whether that's in the off-season, on vacation, or life has simply got in the way.
In this super short episode, I'm sharing 3 of my simplest & best tips that I personally use to get back on "track", and regain momentum.
Whether you need to kickstart your training, nutrition, or overall productivity, I find that these 3 habits help set me on a positive trajectory right away.
You don't need any fancy equipment, an app...2023-07-1310 minTrain Hard Work Smarter6. Navigating the Off-Season as a Junior, College, or Pro Squash PlayerIn this episode, I'm giving you a high level overview of the off-season period, including:
the 3 major phases of the off-season and what to prioritize in each of them
the rough off-season timelines for a junior, college, and pro player
my own experiences from the last 15 years as a junior/college/pro squash player, and some takeaways from my clients
Mentioned in this episode:
SQUASH CAMP FITNESS
If you're a coach who is going to be busy running camps this summer or season, and you're tired of making up or reusing the same...2023-06-2330 minTrain Hard Work Smarter5. Surprising Takeaways from 3 Recent PSA tournamentsIn this episode, I take you through some of the mental, physical, and tactical challenges I experienced throughout a 3 week period where I played 3 PSA tournaments back-to-back, including:
- a 10k in Calgary (where I lost in the final, but discovered 7 reasons I was able to retain my competitive edge throughout the entire week)
- a 50k just a couple days later in DC, where I lost first round
- and another 50k a week later (which I very nearly couldn't play due to a new injury, but surprised myself in the end...)2023-03-3034 minTrain Hard Work Smarter4. Behind the Scenes of Celia's 30 lb Weight Loss JourneyOver the past two years, Celia has gone from being an injury-ridden former professional squash player who was struggling to lose weight and exercise without pain, to losing 30 pounds, becoming the WR #11 doubles player, and training injury-free several times per week.
In this episode, Celia and I talk about:
Which nutrition habits were key for her to be able to lose weight consistently (even when she wasn't participating in one of my programs)
The workout that was essential for not only overcoming her chronic injuries but also for weight loss, and
Her mindset for staying consistent w...2023-02-2652 minTrain Hard Work Smarter3. 5 Nutrition Guidelines for Fat Loss Without Compromising PerformanceIn this episode, I'll be highlighting 5 nutrition guidelines to follow if you'd like to lose some body fat, but you don't want your performance to suffer. Losing weight can be challenging- especially in today's day and age where diets are being heavily marketed but are not sustainable in the longterm. The tips I'll be sharing with you today are not short-term hacks, but guidelines you can follow consistently to achieve steady weight loss- but not at the expense of your training and performance.
Even if you're not interested in losing weight, 4/5 of these tips will still be b...2023-02-1525 min
Train Hard Work Smarter2. 6 Ways to Improve Your Squash Fitness Without Playing MoreAh, the age old question: Do you play squash to get fit, or get fit to play squash?
In this episode, I'll be going over 6 ways you can improve and support your squash fitness without just playing more squash. If you're serious about becoming a better squash athlete, these 6 areas are key to improving your game.
I can't wait for you to listen to this episode. If you could send me a DM on Instagram or an email at nicole@squashletic.com and tell me what you found most interesting, I'd love to hear from y...2023-02-0320 minTrain Hard Work Smarter1. Just Get StartedWith "Train Hard Work Smart", I'm officially diving into the podcasting world!
I'd been going back & forth with what to say in this episode, and eventually decided- it just needed to get OUT there. That's why this episode is so short! On the show, we'll keep it casual and conversational, so you can absorb all the nitty-gritty info without feeling like you're stuck in a classroom.
If you follow Squashletic on Instagram, I have a feeling you're going to love the podcast. We'll be diving deeper into topics like:
All aspects of squash training (s...2023-02-0105 min
In squash - The PodcastEpisode 219 Nicole Bunyan - Commonwealth GamesAt her highest ever world ranking of 43, Nicole Bunyan's 2021/22 campaign is about to come to a glorious ending: representing Canada at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Nicole takes us through a bit of her backstory, and the 2021/22 season which saw her in the main draw of several major tournaments. She also lays out her Squashletic squash fitness app (https://www.nicolebunyan.com/squashletic) which has it all if you're looking for expert squash fitness guidance. Great chat!!
Photo credit: Corina Lynn2022-07-0658 min