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 Get your R.E.S.T. (Research, Eat right, Sleep, and Train hard)!
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THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THIS PAGE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE AND IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE THE ADVICE OR ATTENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING OR MAKING CHANGES IN YOUR DIET, SUPPLEMENTS OR EXERCISE PROGRAM, FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ILLNESS AND INJURIES, AND FOR ADVICE REGARDING MEDICATIONS.
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Last updated 2/2006
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Research
I see it everyday in the gym or on the road jogging. There is always someone throwing weight around incorrectly. Or someone guzzling coffee in the middle of a workout. Or wearing the wrong apparel for their activity. Such people tend to overtrain or train incorrectly which often results in injury. This can be avoided by studying the current training wisdom and heeding the advice.
Researchers are always coming up with a better way to exercise. Whether you're just starting out or an avid trainer, read up on the latest techniques. Below are some links specific to lacrosse training to get you started.
Eat Right
There's an Atkins Diet, a Popcorn Diet, low fat, low carb, high protein, low protein diets, the South Beach Diet, and there's even a Cabbage Soup Diet.
What do they all have in common? They're all fads. People need a balanced diet and an active lifestyle to maintain health. The Food Pyramid is a good start but doesn't consider physical activity or age in determining portions and amount of food to eat.
To add to the confusion, athletes need to consume more calories and more protein than the non-athlete.
Furthermore, while you can get all the vitamins and minerals you need from your diet, it is difficult to do so. The use of nutritional supplements is almost essential for the novice to the elite athlete.
Below are some great resources for learning about what to eat and which supplements to use to get the most out of your body.
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Sleep
Lou Farigno said it best, "Your body is like a bank account, training takes money out, sleep puts money in". I'm showing my age quoting a body builder who was successful in the 1980's. But it's a great analogy, and it will always apply. Even more so with athletes. You will not perform well in practice or in games if the balance in your "sleep bank" is negative. It's that simple. Use the links below to find out ways to get a good night's sleep.
Train Hard
Now that you're armed with the "know how" , the right diet, and you're getting enough sleep, you have no excuse for not training hard, right? Wrong. Sometimes the stress of school, work, or "life" in general can zap your energy. Below are some tips to get you through your workout on "low energy" days.
Train with someone who generally has a positive attitude and has similar training goals. Find someone willing to motivate you on your "low" days. Do the same for them. For motivation think about an upcoming event (e.g., competing with a guy at practice for a starting roster spot, or an opponent in an upcoming game, etc.). While running or between lifting exercises tell yourself "they're doing more". This is a good way to motivate a partner as well.
Regardless of your best efforts, somedays you just can't give it your all. That's okay. In this case the best thing to do is to cut back (e.g., shorten your scheduled workout, lift a little bit less weight, etc.) and make it up on your next workout. Your body probably just needs a break.
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