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Winning a game is great! However, if you don't prepare, your health could be at risk. Please continue reading for more information.
Steps
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1Go to bed early so you can get a good rest for the next day. Try to get at least an extra hour of sleep. If you can, take a 10-20 minute nap before hand.[1]
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2Drink at least 32 ounces of water a day. You may also consume sports drinks, but make sure they do not take the place of water. Remember, water is a necessity, while a sports drink is optional.Advertisement
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3Start exercising as soon as possible.
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4Eat a healthy diet at least 2 weeks before. That means very little junk food. Eat a lot of carbohydrates because they give you energy. Avoid high fiber during this time. On game day, drink nothing but water.
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5Eat carbohydrates 2-4 hours before the game and drink water.[2]
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6Run or practice the sport for at least 1-2 hours each day. This will help you do better when the game date arrives.
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7Run a warm-up and stretch the day of the game. If you choose not to do this, you could get injured.
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8Grab a bowl of fruit and a glass of water to get you refreshed before the game. Don't eat too much, just a snack.
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9Stretch to avoid injury. It does no good to your team if you make excuses not to stretch, and you wind up very sore.[3]
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I get faster at running?
Community AnswerPractice every day. Run every day and increasing the distance. And, set up your timing to finish the distance you wish. -
QuestionShould the practice be before the game starts?
Community AnswerYou should practice for many days before the game, and warm-up with a bit of practice before the game. -
QuestionI'm 9 years old. How many hours of sleep should I get?Community Answer9-11 hours of sleep is a good amount for someone your age. For example, if you go to sleep at 9:00, you should wake up at least at 7:00 in the morning.
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Warnings
- Don't over-practice. You may get sore or even injured.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Avoid exercising more than 3 hours a day.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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References
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-athletic-performance-and-recovery
- ↑ https://www.cwu.edu/sports-nutrition/eating-competition
- ↑ http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/stretching-is-beneficial-for-athletes
- ↑ https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/blog/article/6-winning-ways-athletes-mentally-prepare-for-competition
- ↑ https://www.hss.edu/conditions_dynamic-static-stretching.asp
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