Title: Science Backed Techniques for Peak Performance Presenter: Kusal Goonewardena, EO Melbourne Member and APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist Date: 20th July 2023 Location: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Melbourne, Australia (The Spiritual Home of Australian Tennis) Join Kusal Goonewardena, an esteemed EO Melbourne Member and APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, in an enlightening presentation titled "Science Backed Techniques for Peak Performance." Held at the iconic Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne, Australia, this event explores evidence-based strategies to help you unlock your true potential across various aspects of life. Discover the power of proper breathing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing and the physiological breath, to optimize oxygen intake and reduce stress. Learn how specific breathing practices can enhance restful sleep and cultivate mindfulness in the present moment. Explore the benefits of cold immersion and how it activates brown fat, stimulating metabolism and increasing focus and resilience through controlled shocks to the system. Gain insights from the visualization practices of legendary athletes like Michael Phelps, Alex Honnold, and Marc-Andre LeClerc, and understand how mental rehearsals can translate into outstanding physical performance. Understand the dangers of sedentary posture and learn methods to evaluate muscle tightness while aligning posture to prevent injuries and enhance muscle memory. Uncover the significance of the Sit-Rise Test for longevity and learn how research in hip mobility and strength can improve this learnable skill. Discover the wonders of neuroplasticity and how "training like competition day" aids myelin sheath production, accelerating learning new skills and mastering movements in shorter periods. Finally, gain valuable insights into overcoming performance plateaus and preventing stagnation, drawing from the science behind elite athletes' success. In summary, "Science Backed Techniques for Peak Performance" is a captivating presentation filled with practical takeaways to elevate your performance in all aspects of life. Join us on 20th July 2023 at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club to embark on a journey of unleashing your full potential and achieving peak performance.

1. “Science Backed Techniques to
Discover your Peak Performance”
KUSAL GOONEWARDENA
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
20 July 2023

2. Two things I ask of you
-Write down your top three tips
-Opportunity to share at the end

3. Who is Breathing
RIGHT?

4. -The Physiological Breath-

5. -Breathing for Sleep-

6. -Power of Now-

7. ‘Daddy, I didn’t need to throw up’

8. -Cold (and Hot)
Immersion-
Brown Fat Benefits

9. #1 Emotion
for
Successful
Cold/Hot
Exposure

10. Catecholamine Benefits

11. Vs.
Catecholamine Benefits

12. Darling, I will bet that you can’t…

13. ‘Play the Tape’
-Michael Phelps Coach

16. On June 3, 2017,
Alex Honnold made the first
free solo ascent of El
Capitan, completing
the 3,000-foot climb (Nearly
1000m)

17. ‘The Alpinist’ with Marc-Andre LeClerc

22. Dangers of Sedentary Posture
Muscle Self Test

27. Muscle Memory
for Proper
Posture
How Many Reps?

29. Can you get off the floor
without using your
hands?

30. Sit-Rise Test
(Longevity)

31. Neuroplasticity Secrets –
Train like Competition Day

32. Train Like Competition Day - Myelin Sheath Changes

34. Train Like
Competition
Day

35. Hitting the
Proverbial
Brick Wall

39. Putting it All
Together
The Band,
The Music,
The Venue and
The Tsunami

40. What it feels like, once you put it together

42. What do I do
now?

43. -EO-

44. Thank you
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to send a
note or email
Kusal@EliteAkademy.com
0412802411
Lastly all my slides are uploaded to
www.slideshare.net/KusalGoonewardena