The Model Health Show How to Train Like an Athlete - With NBA Trainer Cory Schlesinger
Integrate All Training Aspects
- Training should integrate technical, tactical, and physical aspects as interconnected stressors on the body.\n- Avoid compartmentalizing these, as their synergy leads to optimized athletic performance.
Microdosing Exercise: The Secret to Train Smarter and Boost Performance
Microdosing exercise means spreading out different training stressors—like resistance, skill, and tactical work—into shorter, more focused sessions rather than cramming everything into one long workout.
This approach allows athletes to train at higher intensities with less fatigue and soreness, optimizing performance especially during long seasons like the NBA's 82 games.
For example, instead of a single 30-45 minute heavy lift, breaking it into multiple 10-15 minute sessions focused on specific qualities (speed, power, strength) lets athletes maintain quality and recover faster.
Coach Cory Schlesinger emphasizes positioning training sessions around practices to complement rather than conflict with physical demands, boosting efficiency and reducing burnout.
Use Microdosing In Training
- Microdose training by spreading exercise variables over multiple short sessions instead of few long sessions.\n- This allows higher intensity training and faster recovery, ideal for busy sports seasons.