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Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip: Stress can impact your ability to perform on and off the field
Stress can inhibit routine tasks such as interacting with others, focusing in school, sleeping, eating, and maintaining overall health. Use coping mechanisms to balance stress levels while also ensuring proper rest, recovery and relaxation. For some this may be reading a book, going for a walk, taking a nap, writing, etc.
Life of a Student Athlete- Tip of the Week
Life of a Student Athlete- Tip of the Week: Signs of dehydration are: muscle fatigue/cramps, coordination decline, decrease in energy, and a reduction in athletic performance
To help prevent dehydration, consume three cups of liquids every 15-20 minutes during activity. Water is the best form of hydration but sports drinks with electrolytes should be used for prolonged exercise at or above 60 minutes long. Hydration can also come from foods such as grapefruit, watermelon, strawberries and cantaloupe.
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip: Experts recommend 8-10 hours of sleep for teenagers
Teens need to get enough sleep every night to function best. They are more likely to do well on a test or play their best game with sufficient sleep. Tips for getting enough sleep: Go to bed at a consistent hour every night, exercise regularly, avoid drinking caffeine and unwind by keeping the lights low and shut off electronics.
