In The Fast Lane

Kirstie Gannaway, who is half Singaporean and half Australian, spends much of her time boxing. Her training sessions are long and tough she ensures her focus is on the game. With boxing's fast pace, we speak to her about the importance of slowing down and what it means to be mentally adaptable

- Asaph Low

The schedule of a professional athlete is usually hectic and long. What is a typical day like for you and how do you take things slow while you are in the midst of a season?

A typical day for me as a professional boxer consists of two trainings a day, five to six days a week. My first training session is at 10am and is usually a strength and conditioning workout. I then have a few hours to eat, recover, rest and then go for the second training at 2:30pm, which is a boxing workout. I teach personal training sessions - boxing and Muay Thai - and so I schedule some sessions in my free time. My day pretty much consists of teaching and training!

My ideal way to slow down and recharge is to travel. I find it's the best way to break my routine and having a change of environment helps me to be refreshed. I love to eat good food, see wildlife and be surrounded by nature so my travels usually involve those things.

The off-season is one of the most important periods for an athlete as it allows one to recharge physically and mentally. What are your favourite activities to rest and recharge?