Fast Talk

253: The Physiology of Base Season—with Dr. Iñigo San Millán

Feb 2, 2023
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ADVICE

Use Offseason For Recovery And Goal Setting

  • Do use the offseason to rest, debrief, and set short- and long-term goals.
  • Dr. Iñigo San Millán recommends a full mental and physical recovery and mapping a multi-year path, not just next season.
INSIGHT

Full Breaks Enable Supercompensation

  • Insight: A true supercompensation step often requires a multi-week full stop from training.
  • San Millán observes athletes who take three weeks off return with measurable improvement versus those who continue without a full break.
ADVICE

Tailor Base Plan To Athlete Level

  • Do tailor offseason strategy to athlete level: amateurs should avoid long total breaks while pros can afford 2–3 solid base months.
  • San Millán suggests amateurs maintain continuity; pros often get 2 solid base blocks pre-season.
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