WHOOP Podcast The Science of Strain: Dr. Andy Walshe discusses physiological and psychological stress and how it affects performance
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Feb 2, 2022 AI Snips
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Hidden Stressors
- Beware of hidden stressors like social media or negative news.
- These seemingly minor stressors can significantly impact physiological strain.
Individual Stress Responses
- Everyone responds uniquely to stress; one person's horror show is another's delight.
- Use multiple approaches to stress training to understand individual responses.
Felix Baumgartner's Suit
- Felix Baumgartner, initially uncomfortable with his space jump suit, used stress inoculation.
- By incrementally increasing exposure to the suit, he built tolerance and comfort.