Balancing act: How should county sides prepare for a condensed season?

Dr Ed Coughlan of MTU Cork addresses that challenge.

Niall Daly of Galway warms-up before the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Galway and Offaly at Pearse Stadium in Galway. 

Intercounty teams all over Ireland are in the middle of it all right now.

The leagues in hurling and football are approaching the last couple of rounds, while the championship looms just over the horizon. Teams want to be competitive in the former and to peak for the latter, but how to balance preparation for a couple of months' time when there are big games every weekend right now as well?