Today, improving your athletic performance and enhancing your skills is easier than ever. With high-tech equipment, specialized gyms, training parks and trails as well as online fitness coaches, sports trainers and other apps and gadgets. Not to mention improved training methodology, the athletes of today are doing things and training in ways we never thought would be possible.
But it is. And with so much innovation and change, it can feel overwhelming to wade through the masses of information at your disposal. With so many options, we’ve cut through the excess and given you a place to bounce off of and find the most effective use of your training time
We are diving head first into the best modern day practices, filled with innovation that makes your skill and performance based training more efficient and effective.
While the core principles of athletic training will most likely always stay the same – physical training, mental toughness practice and targeted performance practice combined with healthy lifestyle – the day-to-day practice and efficiently of these practices and habits are constantly being pushed and innovated for the athletes of today – and tomorrow.
Don’t Stagnate Your Workouts – Change it up!
Across all sports, all athletes can agree that physical exercises is the core of the training. After all, how in the world are you planning on climbing a sheer cliff or partake in any other physical sport if you are out of breath after five push-ups?
While some people workout to sculpt their body to fit their goal or ideal, for athletic performance, that is a byproduct, not a goal. Athletic performance is about improving your strength, metal prowess, and response time, among other things.
Regardless of anything, functional exercises are the foundation all athletes build upon and should always be included in your workouts. The goal of these exercises is to condition the muscles you are using during your sport, whether that’s mountain biking, skateboarding, rock climbing, or something else.
Ever heard of “muscle memory”? The more you condition and train your muscles, the easier it will be for your body to react to different situations, as well as preventing future muscle injuries.
It’s important not to stagnate in your workouts but doing the same thing day after day. Switch things up every once in a while! Your body needs to be constantly stimulated by working out differently – just like it’s recommended to switch up workout locations every once in a while. It keeps you fresh and ready for new things.
Try mixing up your workouts every two weeks or so by adding in new exercises and routines. Try performing different kinds of exercises, do a different kind of cardio – look for inspiration from your favorite fitness coaches or influencers! This way, you’re basically confusing your muscles 0 in a good way! Changing things around will keep things exciting and even more flexible, without allowing you to become bored.
It’s not Basic – Drink Up
Drinking water. It’s literally our life force – without it…well, not such a great end.
When you are active and working out, you’ll need it even more than ever. Staying hydrated needs to be your top priority during your workout, and let’s put it this way – it’s so much easier to get dehydrated than to stay hydrated for some people! Regardless if you are out running, mountain biking or working out in the air-conditioned gym, your body is going to lose fluids through sweat.
You’ve got to make sure you are replacing that fluid. As you’re exercising, your muscles are producing heat, which means your core body temperature goes up a lot higher than normal. Sweating is your body’s cooling function. Keeping hydrated is one of the most important things to keep on top of.
Dehydration can happen very quickly, especially when you are participating in a strong, physical activity. If you are working outside, you could experience heatstroke, lose consciousness in the middle of a hard rep inside, or suffer from migraines due to lack of water.
If your routine is intense, you could lose up to 45 ounces of water an hour. As you can see, we can’t stress enough how important it is that you keep drinking water. The amount of water that most top fitness experts recommend is between 20 and 40 ounces during each hour of your workout. Plus, you’ll want to make sure you drink before and after working out, too.
There is a pesky myth that still lurks within the athletics community that drinking a gallon of water before you start working your muscles is a good idea. It’s not. You should avoid drinking too much water, as it could lead to nausea as well as bloating, which will definitely affect your abilities and training.
If you have a history of not drinking enough water, you’ll most likely find that putting solid effort into drinking more will level up your athletic performance and skills training. Stick to the recommended 20 to 40 ounces, and you’ll start seeing some consistent changes to your training.
Improving athletic performance doesn’t have to be complicated. It might sound like it is, but it doesn’t have to be. Generally the most effective methods are actually quite straightforward – it’s just actually implementing them into your routine that can be hard, as with any new habit. Once you decide what you what to add or change to your routine, made the solid effort to implement it and see how your training improves.
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