One Thing to Protect Over the Next Two Weeks

The next couple of weeks tend to disrupt routines for a lot of families. Schedules shift, normal structure loosens, and training can easily fall to the side. That’s normal, What matters most during this period isn’t intensity or volume—it’s consistency.

A common mistake parents make is feeling like their athlete needs to “do more” because routines aren’t perfect. In reality, this is one of the times where doing less, but doing it consistently, produces better outcomes. Your child doesn’t need harder workouts right now. They don’t need to chase fatigue or squeeze in extra sessions. They just need to keep showing up in some form.

A few simple principles go a long way:

• Keep movement short and intentional
• Prioritize sleep over adding more training
• Eat normally instead of overcorrecting
• Avoid workouts that leave them unnecessarily sore or run down

Athletes who maintain small, consistent habits during disrupted weeks tend to transition smoothly when routines tighten back up. Those who go completely inactive often spend more time than expected just trying to get back into rhythm.

Consistency protects momentum. Small habits now prevent bigger problems later.