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Pre-Season Training Tips for Everyone

Pre-Season Training Tips for Everyone
August 25, 2017Health & Fitnessfitness tipshealthy lifestylesports fitnesssports medicinesports training

 

Body weight exercises

  • Some of the best muscle-toning workouts rely on using your body weight.
  • Exercises like push-ups, crunches, pull-ups, lunges and squats are done without specialized equipment and you don’t even need to leave your house to do them.

Eat after exercising

  • Workouts cause muscle damage. Be sure to repair your muscles and make them stronger by eating after your workout.
  • The first 10 minutes post-workout is the best time to replenish muscle cells so they can begin to repair and be ready for the next workout.
  • Drink a protein shake, a banana, or grab something easy to eat after your workouts.

 

 

Spice it up

  • Variety avoids overuse problems and increases enthusiasm!
  • Mix up your drills/workout, move in multiple directions, and make it competitive and fun.
  • You may never love conditioning, however if you find something enjoyable about it, you will more than likely put more energy into it.

Stretch before and after your workout

  • Warm-up and stretch for 5 – 10 minutes before you workout. This will gently get the blood circulating.
  • After you workout perform cool-down exercises. Cool-down exercises slow the heart rate and stretches warm muscles.

 

Body weight exercises

  • Some of the best muscle-toning workouts rely on using your body weight.
  • Exercises like push-ups, crunches, pull-ups, lunges and squats are done without specialized equipment and you don’t even need to leave your house to do them.

Eat after exercising

  • Workouts cause muscle damage. Be sure to repair your muscles and make them stronger by eating after your workout.
  • The first 10 minutes post-workout is the best time to replenish muscle cells so they can begin to repair and be ready for the next workout.
  • Drink a protein shake, a banana, or grab something easy to eat after your workouts.

 

MORE SIMPLE HEALTH TIPS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

  • Hydrate – hydrate yourself all day. When you first wakeup and every two hours afterward, drink 8-ounces of water until you’ve downed at least eight glasses. Carry a water bottle with you throughout the day so you will never forget to hydrate.
  • Eat breakfast – starting each day with a balanced, nutritious meal will jumpstart your metabolism and gives you energy. Extra bonus, it also holds off your hunger between meals.
  • Have an attitude of gratitude – 90% of people say expressing gratitude made them happier people and more than 75% said it reduced depression and stress and gave them more energy! You can start by thanking people more often or taking 30 seconds to count your blessings each day.
  • Establish a sleep routine – set a bedtime and stick to it.
  • Put the electronics away – the glowing light from cell phones and tablets cam disrupt sleep cycles. Make sure to put the electronics away well before bedtime.
  • Get a physical – be sure to schedule children for a sport physical so they can participate in sports. It’s not a bad idea to get one for yourself and at the same time you can make sure your family is up-to-date on vaccinations.
  • Eat well – keep up the good work! Feed yourself and your family a good, healthy meal after a long, fulfilling day.
  • Sit up straight – whether you’re at work, school or sitting in the car, be mindful of your posture. A slight offset of posture alignment can become a crippling injury in the future.
  • Take walking breaks – take a break every hour or so, just to walk around. This will help get your blood flowing and your muscles stretched.
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Labor Day is fast approaching, so take advantage of the weather! Fall is a wonderful time to exercise outdoors and enjoy the cooler temperatures and refreshing, crisp air.

There are so many activities that you can enjoy that will get your heart pumping:

  • biking
  • hiking
  • taking a walk
  • tennis, golf, shuffleboard, baseball, any sport of your liking
  • plan a picnic
  • camping

or you can visit the…

  • beach
  • apple orchard
  • farmer’s market
  • pumpkin patch
  • local outdoor concert series

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