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Cycling, crystals and cutting-edge science: the secrets of Hodgkinson and Hunter Bell’s success
Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, who oversaw gold medal success in Torun for Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell, believe the best is yet to come for the pair
TL;DR
- Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell achieved significant success, including multiple gold medals at the World Indoor Championships.
- Their coaching team, Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, utilizes a blend of innovative techniques such as cycling for aerobic training and incorporating Himalayan salt crystals for well-being.
- Hodgkinson's excellent health and consistent training this season have allowed her to perform at summer levels during winter.
- Support from Nike, including a dedicated physiotherapist and physiologist, plays a crucial role in managing athletes' physical condition and recovery.
- The coaching approach is highly individualized, with different training sessions tailored to each athlete's specific needs.
- Hodgkinson's personal happiness and flexibility in her training schedule, like extended cycling sessions, are considered vital for her performance.
- Cutting-edge science, particularly in physiological recovery, is being pushed by the athletes' capabilities, surprising even experts.