This episode explores the impacts on your mental, emotional and physical health when you stop, reduce or take a break from high performance training after a Games cycle. Hear about the physical and psychological impacts of detraining and discover effective strategies to manage this transition and support your body as it de-stresses.
Presenters:
- Emcee: Chris Bond - OAM PLY, Captain of the Australian WC Rugby team and AIS Athlete Advisory Committee member.
- Chelsea Hodges, Olympic swimmer, Swim Australia athlete experience design assistant, and nursing student (orthopaedics)
- Nikki Jeacocke, AIS Senior Sports Dietitian and National Disordered Eating Initiative Lead
- Kristine Dun, Sport Psychologist, AIS National Performance Psychology Lead
- Steph Davies, AIS Recovery Hub, Senior Physiologist Recovery
Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games
Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.
If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.
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