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CRUSH YOUR RECOVERY WITH THESE 3 RESTORATIVE STRETCHES FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS
Julie Mackey Julie Mackey

CRUSH YOUR RECOVERY WITH THESE 3 RESTORATIVE STRETCHES FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS

In this post, I’m revisiting my most popular blog post: Recovery Stretches for Football Players, with an updated overview and an emphasis on post-game, post-weight training sessions.

Athletes find this combination of breathwork and stretch especially powerful in letting go after a tough game, and moving positive energy and power towards the next opponent.

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Dealing With the Mental Pressures of Continuous Improvement
Julie Mackey Julie Mackey

Dealing With the Mental Pressures of Continuous Improvement

The relentless drive to keep improving as an athlete is a double-edged sword. While pushing limits is key for progression, it also invites ⚡intense⚡ inner pressures.

Managing these demands requires bringing conscious effort to your mindset and methods. Here are my top four recommendations:

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(P)recovery Essentials for Peak Performance
Julie Mackey Julie Mackey

(P)recovery Essentials for Peak Performance

Athletes are known for their impressive physical abilities, but what many people don't realize is that a significant portion of their success comes from the power of their central nervous system and caring the the issues in their tissues. Here are 3 things you didn’t know about the might of an athlete and how they harness the power of their CNS to achieve success:

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3 Things You Didn’t Know about MIGHT of An Athlete
Julie Mackey Julie Mackey

3 Things You Didn’t Know about MIGHT of An Athlete

Athletes are known for their impressive physical abilities, but what many people don't realize is that a significant portion of their success comes from the power of their central nervous system and caring the the issues in their tissues. Here are 3 things you didn’t know about the might of an athlete and how they harness the power of their CNS to achieve success:

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5 Muscle Care Routines You Might Be Forgetting About
Julie Mackey Julie Mackey

5 Muscle Care Routines You Might Be Forgetting About

Your muscles are your engine that powers your performance. We spend ample time training them…but do we spend enough time recovering? Here are some muscle-recovery focused exercises and tips to help you become the best athlete you can be:

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An Athlete's Guide to Clarity of Mind
Julie Mackey Julie Mackey

An Athlete's Guide to Clarity of Mind

The same way muscles need exercise, the mind needs practice to become stronger, clearer, and more ambitious. Keep reading to learn more about how you can find clarity of mind as a high-performing athlete!

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7 Ways to Supercharge Your Inner Champion with My Tri-Flex Approach
Julie Mackey Julie Mackey

7 Ways to Supercharge Your Inner Champion with My Tri-Flex Approach

Amplify your inner champion with the Tri-Flex Approach - a mind, muscle, and might methodology designed to help you win any season.

Incorporate mindfulness, intention, breathwork, pre/post-workout routines, rest/recovery, visualization, and aromatherapy into your daily routine for optimal performance and motivation.

Elevate your everyday routine and become the best version of yourself with these 7 actionable steps.

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My One Word Mantra for 2020

My One Word Mantra for 2020

Our friend starting talking about the new decade and asked us to share an intentional WORD for 2020. She named this coming new year ZOZO. We all looked at her and questioned "What's ZOZO?" She explained - the new year looks like the word ZOZO because the 2's in 2020 look like the letter Z.

Brilliant! #teamZOZO!

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The Easiest DIY Electrolyte Replacement Drink
Julie Mackey Julie Mackey

The Easiest DIY Electrolyte Replacement Drink

Dehydration from sweating is common not only for athletes, but most of us. Even if we are not sweating most Americans do not take enough water. Learn how you could be replacing that sweat and hydrate higher!

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Learn about 3P's - Pain, Posture, Performance
Julie Mackey Julie Mackey

Learn about 3P's - Pain, Posture, Performance

I’m “fascianated” by the nine techniques the four different sized Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls bring awareness to, how it affects our fascia from our heels to the top of our head and how this affects our breathing and enhances mobility (if you are a science anatomy nerd like I am or just want to feel good in your body, you should be too!!!)

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