As drivers, you will already know that being physically fit and healthy is important. However, do you know how to improve your own physical performance?

In this workshop, Formula Medicine will use their expert guidance to take you through the basics of physical performance and what you can do to make sure you are in the best condition to fulfil your driving potential.

The F1 ACADEMY Driver Development Workshop Series is specifically designed for young female drivers engaged in competitive karting and/or racing, and their essential support network.

CATCH UP ON THE SESSION WITH THE VIDEOS BELOW:

Physical Training Fundamentals: Brought to you by Formula Medicine

As drivers, you will already know that being physically fit and healthy is important. However, do you know how to improve your own physical performance?

Training periodisation: brought to you by Formula Medicine

Periodisation is simply a process of dividing your annual training plan into a series of smaller and more manageable phases which focus on different goals within a specific time period. Listen in to this to tutorial to help you ensure you’re in top form at the start of the racing season, then stay strong, resistant and reactive when it matters most on the track.

Pre-performance routine: brought to you by Formula Medicine

Getting your body and mind ready before each driving session is essential—it’s what helps you handle the intense demands of the track. This pre-driving warm-up, called neuromuscular activation, includes exercises for mobility, reactivity, co-ordination, and specific muscle activations.

Nutrition Fundamentals: brought to you by Formula Medicine

A healthy, varied diet is essential to provide the energy and nutrients that the body needs to grow and function well. Good nutrition enables athletes to optimise training and recovery every day, and also plays an important role on competition days to make sure you have enough energy at the right time.

In this video, Formula Medicine talk you through how to get the best out of your body and brain, by putting the best in.