Our Research Hub
At Wakana Performance, our approach is grounded in the latest research on athlete well-being and performance. Here, you’ll find studies, insights, and expert resources that inform our platform’s tools and features. Explore the science behind how mental and physical well-being directly impact athletic success, and discover how Wakana helps athletes achieve their best through evidence-based strategies.
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Resilience & Mental Health Literacy
Wakana provides access to expert resources, modules, and daily check-ins that promote awareness and understanding of mental health challenges. Through personalised feedback and guided exercises, athletes learn how to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Wakana also builds resilience by offering practical tools such as mindfulness, goal-setting, and emotional regulation techniques, empowering athletes to bounce back from setbacks and maintain focus in the face of adversity. This holistic approach enhances overall well-being and performance, helping athletes thrive both mentally and physically.
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Mental Health in Young & Semi Professional Sport
Wakana supports the mental health of young and semi-professional athletes by providing them with accessible tools to manage stress, build resilience, and develop a positive mindset. Through daily check-ins, personalised feedback, and expert-led modules, athletes learn to recognise and address mental health challenges like anxiety and burnout early on. Wakana offers practical techniques such as mindfulness, goal-setting, and emotional regulation, helping athletes stay balanced under pressure and overcome setbacks. By fostering self-awareness and emotional strength, Wakana empowers young athletes to protect their mental health and perform at their best throughout their athletic journey.
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Positive Wellbeing = Positive Results
Wakana enhances athlete performance on game days by ensuring they are mentally and physically prepared through consistent well-being check-ins, personalised feedback, and mental conditioning exercises. Leading up to competitions, athletes use tools like visualisation, mindfulness, and focus-enhancing techniques to stay calm and centered. Wakana’s modules offer strategies to manage pre-game nerves, boost concentration, and maintain resilience under pressure. By addressing both mental and physical readiness, Wakana helps athletes enter game day with confidence, clear focus, and peak performance potential.