NBA Sports Science

NBA Practice Routine & Workload Simulator

“I asked Mo Cheeks what’s harder: workout after practice or before? Russ was already done in the morning... Mo: ‘Coming in before practice is probably the hardest.’

24-Hour Routine Periodization

Select an authentic NBA periodization philosophy or customize individual workout slots, RPE strain, and schedule timings:

Physiological Telemetry & Workload Curves

Profile: High-Usage Starting Guard
Discipline Index
Elite (06:00 arrival)
Demands pre-dawn mental activation
Acute TRIMP Load
385
Training Impulse (Duration × RPE)
Scrimmage Readiness
82%
Neuromuscular priming active
Fatigue Level
Elevated
Morning Priming Active
24-Hour Hourly Neuromuscular Freshness (%) & Workload Impulse 06:00 → 23:00 Baseline
Dimension Pre-Practice Routine (Westbrook) Post-Practice Grind (Standard)
Discipline Barrier Extremely High (Wake at 5:00 AM, workout alone) Standard (Wake normal, stay late with group)
Strength Quality Maximum Power Output (Full glycogen, 0 cumulative fatigue) Compromised (Heavy lifts performed under depleted legs)
Team 5v5 Performance 80-85% Scrimmage Freshness (Requires elite conditioning) 95-100% Scrimmage Freshness (Fresh legs for coaches)
Post-Practice Recovery Window Immediate (Complete afternoon/night to regenerate) Delayed (Late evening CNS and muscular strain)
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