Peak, by Dr. Marc Bubbs
I have recently read the book Peak, by Dr. Marc Bubbs. Peak is a book that unpacks 600+ research articles to identify the science behind elite athletic performers. However, the book uncovers that this literally can apply to EVERYONE and all types of performance, whether you want to excel at your job, your sport, or life.
The book has LOADS of information to share, but it simply boils down to 3 principles applied to 4 areas:
3 Principles:
fundamentals, not fads
consistency, not extreme effort
patience, not rapid transformation
4 Areas:
FOUNDATION
Sleep
Gut microbiome
Blood sugar control
FUEL
Nutrition specific to your sport: Physique, Endurance, or Team sports nutrition
RECOVERY
Nutrition
Immune system health
Sleep
Stress management
Modalities - cold plunges, compression garments, heat/sauna, etc
Monitoring Rate of perceived exertion & total workloads
Heart Rate Variability Monitoring
SUPERCHARGE
Brain health - sleep, nutrition, supplementation
Emotions & Mindset - positive self-talk, confidence, mindfulness, self-compassion, etc
Leadership & Great Coaching
I found it so fascinating myself, and it struck deep with me as I have really enjoyed my own health journey over the years which has included many of these things! It was even great to see him discussing the relevance of Heart Rate Variability for those who use wearable technology to monitor strain and recoveries!
Here is an Amazon affiliate link to the book Peak. Enjoy the read. It is full of fascinating and motivating research!
Do me a favor and send me an email (ashley@movewisetherapy.com) with anything you’d like to know more about from Dr. Bubbs’ book, or share with me which area(s) has you intrigued.
