Dr Haider Al-Jaaberi - Peak Performance for Skydivers: Small Changes, Big Impact (Friday Talk)

Summary: Even the smallest habits can profoundly influence how we perform in the sky. From mindset and preparation to focus, recovery, and emotional regulation — human performance is the foundation of safe and effective skydiving. In this session, we’ll explore how small, evidence-based adjustments in sleep, nutrition, mindset, and daily routines can sharpen your awareness, improve decision-making, and elevate your performance both in the air and on the ground Bio: Dr. Haider Al-Jaaberi is a dedicated skydiver with over a decade in the sport, based in the UK. At the EXPO he will bring his passion for safety and human performance to the forefront. Combining medicine with adventure, Haider’s work focuses on helping skydivers perform at their best — and stay safe doing it. He explores how training, recovery, nutrition, supplementation, sleep, and injury prevention all play a role in building stronger, safer athletes both in the sky and on the ground. Drawing on his medical background, he shares practical insights on how drop zones can strengthen