In this episode, I sit down with Team Denmark strength and conditioning coach, Mads Brink Hansen (@styrkemads) to explore what it really takes to build world-class badminton athletes. From the evolution of training in elite sport to the upcoming switch to 3x15 scoring, Mads breaks down how recovery, individuality, and smart programming shape performance at the highest level.

We also dive into injury management, warm-up strategies, youth development, and the biggest myths in strength and conditioning.

A must-listen for coaches, athletes, and anyone curious about the details behind elite performance.

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June is a tournament break for many badminton players and how you use it matters. In this episode I break down exactly what your training should look like: starting with a proper recovery week, then building work capacity, strength, and explosiveness before the specific preparation phase begins in July.

Conditioning ratios, plyometric prep, strength priorities, and how to fit it all into 2–5 sessions per week.

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In this episode of Badminton Science, I break down pre-training preparation from a performance perspective.

Most players treat warm-ups as a "must" or just something to get the heart rate up. That’s a mistake.

A properly structured preparation phase directly impacts speed, power output, reaction time, and injury risk. This episode walks you through a science-based 4-phase model used in high-performance environments: general warm-up, mobility and activation, neural preparation, and sport-specific work.

You’ll learn what actually matters, what most players get wrong, and how to structure your preparation in under 20 minutes to maximize training quality.

If you want to train at a higher level, your preparation needs to be at a higher level. Don't miss out on performance or progress because of your "warm up".

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