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your body can produce better results in the next training
session. Rapid regeneration also requires su cient sleep.
A rule of thumb is that you should sleep an hour longer
than you usually need when you’re not training.
In this book you will also learn about your diet as an
athlete and how you can reduce your body fat (see section
7 in chapter 2). As a matter of principle it’s not necessary
to worry too much about your diet as long as you adhere
to the important dietary principles introduced in chapter
2. If you have de ciencies in your nutrition, you will be
more prone to injury and will be unable to summon your
best performance.

Important Tips: Successful Training

Use the following principles for successful training:
Set goals for yourself.
Give it your best effort.
Learn from your role models.
Question your training program.
Find new ways of doing things.
Believe in yourself and in your success.