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Preseason Survival Tips


This blog was written by our students that assist in the training room. I think it is very helpful for all high school athletes to read. It is direct and to the point. 

  
Preseason Survival Tips

With the start of fall sports upon us, bad habits are resurfacing. These behaviors, however, are easily avoidable. The athletic training staff at the high school has compiled a list to prevent said bad habits.
1.                Hydrate-Drinking 5 bottles of soda before practice is NOT hydrating. At a minimum, athletes should be drinking 4 water bottles a day. Drinking a giant bottle of Gatorade doesn’t count. You can have it, but it doesn’t count towards your water intake.            
2.                Stretching- Stretching doesn’t count as one, two, three done. It’s important to properly warm up before practice and stretch after practice. You can even watch Jersey Shore and stretch, it’s that easy!  
3.                Nutrition- Do you really think eating a Big Mac before running around in the hot sun is good for your body? Well, it’s not. You need to have a balanced meal 90 minutes after practice. Protein and carbs are extremely important to your recovery meal.  
4.                Rest/Sleep-Chatting to your gf all night on Facebook before practice is not a good idea. You need at least 8 full hours of sleep to repair muscles and restore cognitive function.
5.                Proper Equipment-If you need a mouth guard, bring it. Make sure all the equipment fits properly and is in proper working order. Simple as that.
Follow these 5 rules and you will be on your way to a healthy, injury free preseason!

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