Wassgood everyone and welcome back to blog 7/8 of my 8-blog series where I discuss everything overseas basketball! I am sad that this series is coming to an end, but I am very excited that this has been doing numbers and I am having fun writing about it.
ICYMI: Last week I kept it short and sweet for you guys buy just giving you a simple infographic explaining the similarities and differences between overseas basketball rules and the NBA rules. *Here's a picture for reference*
There are some really interesting differences between the NBA rules and the overseas basketball rules, and I was very surprised to see the number of differences! This just shows you what you should be prepared for and what to change about your game in order to do be successful in that system.
Moving on though...
This week I will be discussing how to take care of your body like a professional athlete. When we were younger, I know for a fact that we didn't think anything of how our body worked and the "proper nutrients" and "vitamins" and "stretching" that we needed. All we knew was wake up, go to the court and hoop. But now that you are older and about to transition, it is very important that you know what your body needs and how it works.
In this blog I will be giving nuggets on how to properly take care of your body so you can perform at the highest level possible. Are you ready?
What does it mean?
When you think about taking care of your body as an athlete all you may perceive that as is exercise. Yes, that is true, the sport you play requires you to exercise, but it is much deeper than that. I want to provide you with a few more steps that you can take that could possibly take your game to another level.
I have a list for you guys to think about. Just to see if you are doing these things or is this something that you need to work on.
A few athletic body care tips you can incorporate into your fitness routines include:
Warming up properly
Knowing your limits
Getting plenty of rest
Cooling down the right way
Getting a massage
Eating healthy and stay hydrated
In this blog I will only hit on only 3 of these points. Warming up properly, Getting PLENTY of rest, eating healthy and staying hydrated.
Warming up properly
Warming up the body before activity is essential when it comes to being an athlete. The quickest way to be hurt is to begin any intensive physical exercise without warming up. For athletes, warm-up exercises assist loosen muscles and prepare them for action.
A few exercises that you can do to warm up the body are...
Getting PLENTY of rest
Athletes take care of their bodies by being aware of their limits, as well as by making sure they get appropriate rest and downtime. In order for the body to recover itself, it needs to rest. Small tears happen in the tissue of your muscles when you work out hard or perform. To achieve your peak athletic performance potential, you must let these microtears heal even though you might not immediately develop any irritation or injury.
Eating healthy and staying hydrated
Regulating what they put into their bodies is one way that athletes care for them. For maximum performance, it's important to maintain hydration and develop healthy eating habits in addition to physical recuperation and muscle maintenance. Fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and healthy fats are examples of entire foods that fit into a balanced diet for athletes. Muscles can break down and lose mass without enough protein in the diet, which can hinder performance. Nuts and whole grains are excellent additions to healthy diets.
These are just a few things that I believe can help you take your game to the next level! I really appreciate you guys for following along with me in this series. It means a lot to me that my blogs are being viewed and I hope that you guys are using these tips to help reach your dream! Be sure to tune in next week for my last blog. The title will be released on Wednesday Nov.9 on both my Instagram and Twitter! Be sure to click those links in the top right corner of my homepage. #overseasbasketball #d1 #d1athlete #italy #china #blog#7
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