Ways To Improve Sport Performance

By Peter Kelly


Engaging in sports is necessary for anyone who wants to maintain fitness and have a good health. Since participating in sports has several individual and social benefits, it is laudable to seek ways on how to improve your performance. Some of the benefits of sport participation include relief from stress and depression, development of motor skills and goal setting habits.

To increase sport participation means to increase the benefits that one can enjoy by participating in sporting activities. One of the ways to increase sport performance is by hydrating your body with just the right amount of fluid. During sports, it is required to take between 550 and 800 ml of fluid per hour. Taking more than this is dangerous and can lead to serious shortage of sodium in the body. Shortage of sodium can lead to coma and even death.

Energy is another thing the body has to replace during sports. The body needs to replace calories but not as much as what you are burning out. Trying to replace the exact amount of calories you are burning can lead to vomiting and nausea. Although body needs vary, maintaining calorie intake to 300 calories per hour is ideal. Some athletes may go below or slightly above this depending on their weight.

Do not succumb to the temptation of chewing gum or sweets next time you are jugging or playing football. Even though this may give you some strength, you will likely crash out of the exercise before reaching your goal. Sugars gotten from these sources are unrefined and unhealthy for the body since they have no place to be absorbed. It is better to take whole grains or fruits to replenish energy.

You are also expected to take protein when replacing calories lost during exercises. As a matter of fact, this is what the body does without your approval so if you fail to take some proteins, you will be at the danger of allowing your body do it automatically by feeding on the muscles. Recommended proteins are soy products and whey protein. Whey protein is more suitable for use after exercise.

It is good to also consume calcium supplements if you are not intolerant to it. This is because calcium is generally good for making bones strong and allowing it to contract more easily. If your doctor has not restricted you from taking calcium rich foods, then you may also want to take some soy milk, fortified orange juice, milk, spinach or sardines.

The need to have adequate rest cannot be overemphasized. Sleeping helps the body to recover from stress and rebuild muscles. Athletes around the world who are celebrated and well known say that sleep is a necessary ingredient for the body to absorb the training it receives. Having adequate sleep improves an athlete's reaction time, meaning he can respond to issues on the field or track more quickly.

Moreover, sleeping well also accounts for the body's ability to heal itself and reduce injury rates. A person who sleeps well has a better immune system than one who stays awake at night. Injuries are more frequent with those who do not sleep well because they are slow to react to activities on the field of play. If it is a football game, such a person may be unable to avoid a quick challenge from an opponent.




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