Taking Care Of Your Body
As the summer months approach and temperatures rise, it is crucial to take care of your bodies. Being a student-athlete is already a grind as it is, so do not let yourself become dehydrated, over-exhausted, or weak. SLEEP! Sleep is one of the most important parts of being a student-athlete. Your body recovers most when you sleep and it is crucial to get that recovery! That extra game of Blackout or Fortnite might sound fun in the moment, but in the morning when you wake up extra sore, you will regret that sleep. Sleep is vital to recovery, remember that! EAT. As the temperature rises, your body begins to sweat more. This causes the body to lose weight more easily. It is key not to lose weight throughout these warm months, and one key way to fight it is to eat! Whether in season or out of season, one of the worst things you can do is to skip meals or eat too little. So get your calories in and make sure to never skip a meal! HYDRATE! HYDRATE! HYDRATE! Hydration is one of the...