In this episode of Badminton Science, I break down pre-training preparation from a performance perspective.

Most players treat warm-ups as a "must" or just something to get the heart rate up. That’s a mistake.

A properly structured preparation phase directly impacts speed, power output, reaction time, and injury risk. This episode walks you through a science-based 4-phase model used in high-performance environments: general warm-up, mobility and activation, neural preparation, and sport-specific work.

You’ll learn what actually matters, what most players get wrong, and how to structure your preparation in under 20 minutes to maximize training quality.

If you want to train at a higher level, your preparation needs to be at a higher level. Don't miss out on performance or progress because of your "warm up".

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In this short episode of Badminton Science, I explore the mental lessons athletes can learn from Björn Borg, one of the most composed competitors in sports history.

Known as “Ice Borg,” Borg built his dominance on emotional control, concentration, cosistency. By looking at how he managed emotions, structured his routines, and handled critical moments, we can extract practical insights that apply to athletes in any sport. Also, the most important lesson from Björn Borg is how to make your strengths and personality work together to improve as a player.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Why emotional control can be a competitive advantage

• How routines help athletes reset and stay focused

• The role of physical preparation in building mental confidence

• Learning from losses

Whether you compete in badminton or any other sport, Borg’s mindset offers powerful lessons on composure, discipline, and performing when it matters most.

If you enjoy the episode, consider following Badminton Science and sharing it with another athlete or coach who wants to understand the psychology of high performance.

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There are many creators and coaches that produce high quality content on instagram, youtube and on many other platforms. Today, I have the privilege of interviewing one of the best voices in the badminton community: Tobias Wadenka.

Tobias is a former professional badminton player from Germany that is now working as badminton coach for elite junior players. His youtube channel is "Tobias Wadenka" as well as all his other social media and his website https://tobiaswadenka.com/

We discuss a lot of things that are important for players at all levels to understand and to practice. We discuss footwork, training off-court, training on-court, long term talent development and much more.

Follow Tobias on all his social media as well as sign up for his course on footwork!

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