How to avoid overtraining? Meet Thibaut Baronian and Rémi Bonnet
Visit overtraining is a common problem among amateur and professional athletes.
This condition results from excessive training load coupled with insufficient recovery, leading to reduced performance and an increased risk of injury.
In this article, Thibaut Baronian and Rémi Bonnet share their experiences and advice on how to avoid overtraining and optimize recovery.
Thibaut Baronian: A Lover of the Great Outdoors
At IAKOTAwe are inspired by Thibaut Baroniannot only for his sporting exploits, but above all for his deep love of the mountains and wide-open spaces.
French trail running champion in 2023, Thibaut doesn't just run for performance, but for the enriching experience the trails offer.
At the age of 35, he turned to ultra-trail with theUTMB 2024 in the line of sight, driven by a desire to explore and escape, both inside and out.
Rémi Bonnet: The Quest for Escape Across the Summits
We follow with admiration Rémi Bonneta Swiss athlete whose passion for mountains and wide open spaces transcends his sporting achievements.
A specialist in ski-mountaineering and trail-running, Rémi finds in every climb a form of escape and meditation.
Born in Charmey, he draws his energy and motivation from the natural world around him, always striving to push his limits while remaining in harmony with his environment.
His career has been marked by impressive victories, but it's his deep love of summits and his constant desire for escape and transcendence that truly define him. For Rémi, every outing is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and with nature.
Interview with Thibaut Baronian and Rémi Bonnet
When did you realize that recovery was as crucial as training?
Rémi Bonnet:
"I realized this during a phase when I was under a lot of professional and sporting pressure. I ended up injuring myself, which made me realize that 50% performance relies on invisible recovery. I had a big injury in the middle of 2016 that helped me understand that it really takes time to recover."
Thibaut Baronian:
"I also understood this when I was injured. Form often comes back better after an injury, because you've been forced to recuperate. Today, I think 50% performance comes from training and the others 50% recovery. "
"Since I've been using the IAKOTA mattress topper, I've noticed an improvement in the quality of my sleep. I don't sleep as long, but my sleep is deeper and more restorative. I no longer have days when I feel tired first thing in the morning."
What does recovery mean to you?
Thibaut Baronian:
" Recoveryis everything you can put in place to enhance your training. This includes nutritionthe sleeptreatments such as yoga and meditation. The main pillars are nutrition and the sleep. "
Rémi Bonnet:
"For me, the most important recoveryis the sleep. When you sleep well, you recover well. The nutrition comes second. I really see the sleep as the key to recovery. "
What impact has the IAKOTA mattress topper had on your recovery?
Thibaut Baronian:
"Since I started using the mattress topper IAKOTAI've noticed an improvement in the quality of my sleep. I sleep less, but my sleep is deeper and more restorative. I no longer have days when I feel tired first thing in the morning."
Rémi Bonnet:
"The mattress topper IAKOTA really helped me to improve the quality of my sleep. I wake up less at night and I have a sleep deeper. It makes a big difference to my recovery. "
Would you recommend the IAKOTA mattress topper to other athletes?
Thibaut Baronian:
"Yes, absolutely. The sleep is a pillar of the recoveryand mattress topper IAKOTA really helps to improve the quality of sleep. It's an essential tool that I take everywhere with me.
Rémi Bonnet:
"Yes, I recommend it without hesitation. Whether it's for athletes or for people with mental health problems, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. sleepthe mattress topper IAKOTA makes a big difference.
