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5 Rules an Athlete Should Know and Follow
Are you willing to get the results that the professional athletes achieve? Think the
way they do!
way they do!
Healthy Habits and Lifestyle of a Successful Athlete.
Hi, buddies!
Тoday I have decided to write about my thoughts and ideas concerning the healthy
habits and lifestyle that a successful Athlete should follow on a daily basis.
Why did a thought like that cross my mind? In one of my blog posts I once wrote that
being strongly engaged in amateur sports (with a thirst for victory), a person should
believe themselves to be a true Athlete.
And then I just got lost in thought: what does it actually mean "to see oneself as a
true Athlete?" Here we may deal with the problem of understanding one's athletic
identity.
I have been doing sports since I was 4 years old and now I do many things
automatically.
That's why this question arose, and surely I have got the answer here.
These are, in particular, 5 rituals, or I would say 5 rules that a professional Athlete is
supposed to follow every day, and this is what can really distinguish you from an
ordinary person.
Тoday I have decided to write about my thoughts and ideas concerning the healthy
habits and lifestyle that a successful Athlete should follow on a daily basis.
Why did a thought like that cross my mind? In one of my blog posts I once wrote that
being strongly engaged in amateur sports (with a thirst for victory), a person should
believe themselves to be a true Athlete.
And then I just got lost in thought: what does it actually mean "to see oneself as a
true Athlete?" Here we may deal with the problem of understanding one's athletic
identity.
I have been doing sports since I was 4 years old and now I do many things
automatically.
That's why this question arose, and surely I have got the answer here.
These are, in particular, 5 rituals, or I would say 5 rules that a professional Athlete is
supposed to follow every day, and this is what can really distinguish you from an
ordinary person.
A true Athlete does know that tomorrow will be definitely harder than today, so sleep
cannot be underestimated.
cannot be underestimated.
The first rule is Discipline and daily routine planning.
The true Athlete knows for sure the time for training, is never late, because a stern
coach can chide)))) The true Athlete eats on a schedule, knows when they have free
time, and does appreciate it. They do know when they should have "the lights out"
and go to bed.
Each and every Athlete including myself should respect their body a great deal, and
as for sleep, it is the time when one can recover and, consequently, maintain their
health for future victories.
We do know that tomorrow will be harder than today, so one shouldn't underestimate
sleep.
It is up to you to decide on the sleep duration. As for me personally, I have set the
standard for 7 - 8 hours. My usual schedule is 7 hours and if I feel that I am a little
tired and my "battery" is low))))), I take an extra hour, but I know for sure when I
will go to sleep, and I know for sure when I will get up.
What is more, I never reset the alarm-clock.
coach can chide)))) The true Athlete eats on a schedule, knows when they have free
time, and does appreciate it. They do know when they should have "the lights out"
and go to bed.
Each and every Athlete including myself should respect their body a great deal, and
as for sleep, it is the time when one can recover and, consequently, maintain their
health for future victories.
We do know that tomorrow will be harder than today, so one shouldn't underestimate
sleep.
It is up to you to decide on the sleep duration. As for me personally, I have set the
standard for 7 - 8 hours. My usual schedule is 7 hours and if I feel that I am a little
tired and my "battery" is low))))), I take an extra hour, but I know for sure when I
will go to sleep, and I know for sure when I will get up.
What is more, I never reset the alarm-clock.
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The second rule is Nutrition.
An Athlete cannot just skip a meal and say: "I forgot about my food intake, you know,
just didn't have enough time, you know."
just didn't have enough time, you know."
Nutrition and Diet are very important for the Athlete.
We treat our body as a tool for obtaining medals or, as in my case, an instrument that
does wonders and makes the audience happy.
I cannot carelessly treat my nutrition aspects and eat whatever I like indiscriminately.
Quality issue is paramount here.
All the products I eat should be as natural as possible (products that the man has not
put his hand to)))), as far as conditions allow.
Power frequency is very important as well.
An Athlete cannot just skip a meal and say: "I forgot about my food intake, you
know, just didn't have enough time, you know". We are aware of the fact that a human body is actually a kind of a sports car that
requires high-quality fuel and building materials for restoration, so the attitude
towards nutrition should be very serious.
We treat our body as a tool for obtaining medals or, as in my case, an instrument that
does wonders and makes the audience happy.
I cannot carelessly treat my nutrition aspects and eat whatever I like indiscriminately.
Quality issue is paramount here.
All the products I eat should be as natural as possible (products that the man has not
put his hand to)))), as far as conditions allow.
Power frequency is very important as well.
An Athlete cannot just skip a meal and say: "I forgot about my food intake, you
know, just didn't have enough time, you know". We are aware of the fact that a human body is actually a kind of a sports car that
requires high-quality fuel and building materials for restoration, so the attitude
towards nutrition should be very serious.
The third rule is Training.
Always, everywhere, in any condition.
Always, everywhere, in any condition.
One of my friends once joked: "I do recognize an athlete right away since in crowded
places they crunch their backbones and do warming-up physical activities".
places they crunch their backbones and do warming-up physical activities".
I have been training since I turned 4 and I must admit that training for me is a crucial
thing. This may be just a warm-up in the gym or exercise, but, in any case, some
physical activity is mandatory for me every day.
One of my friends once joked: "I do recognize an athlete right away since in crowded
places they crunch their backbones and do warming-up physical activities".
Yes, indeed, we are constantly massaging something, training, stretching. It does not
matter in what form, but training in our lives is always relevant.
Of course, I understand people who are not involved in sports very well, it's hard for
them to get crazy and start training every day.
They might have some other skills that I used to lack (for example, reading skills).
But any skill can be developed and put into practice.
And what's the way it actually can be done? Do at least a minimum, but regularly,
and in just a month you will feel that you have got involved. Training for an Athlete
is kind of a Ritual, this is something he cannot live without, this is their DNA.
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thing. This may be just a warm-up in the gym or exercise, but, in any case, some
physical activity is mandatory for me every day.
One of my friends once joked: "I do recognize an athlete right away since in crowded
places they crunch their backbones and do warming-up physical activities".
Yes, indeed, we are constantly massaging something, training, stretching. It does not
matter in what form, but training in our lives is always relevant.
Of course, I understand people who are not involved in sports very well, it's hard for
them to get crazy and start training every day.
They might have some other skills that I used to lack (for example, reading skills).
But any skill can be developed and put into practice.
And what's the way it actually can be done? Do at least a minimum, but regularly,
and in just a month you will feel that you have got involved. Training for an Athlete
is kind of a Ritual, this is something he cannot live without, this is their DNA.
.
The fourth rule is Idealism.
Any movement is Art.
Any movement is Art.
Over the years, one's coach talks about quality, helps to master the technique and
hone it to (minimum) ideal level. It all overlaps with usual life.
Every athlete literally tries to do everything in life as efficiently as possible (that is,
without spending a lot of energy). Moreover, they try their best to do it productively
so that it is cool and gives the result.
Here is a good example for you to consider: my father once asked me to cut some
wood, I took a few blows and rushed ... I began to think which muscles were
functioning at that moment, how I could carry the ax more efficiently, what path to
strike, so as not to spend a lot of effort, to chop a piece of wood. Every movement is
under strict control.
I do not know whether this is good or bad, but I know for sure that this is the quality
of most professional Athletes.
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hone it to (minimum) ideal level. It all overlaps with usual life.
Every athlete literally tries to do everything in life as efficiently as possible (that is,
without spending a lot of energy). Moreover, they try their best to do it productively
so that it is cool and gives the result.
Here is a good example for you to consider: my father once asked me to cut some
wood, I took a few blows and rushed ... I began to think which muscles were
functioning at that moment, how I could carry the ax more efficiently, what path to
strike, so as not to spend a lot of effort, to chop a piece of wood. Every movement is
under strict control.
I do not know whether this is good or bad, but I know for sure that this is the quality
of most professional Athletes.
.
The fifth rule is Love.
Real, gratuitous, forever.
Real, gratuitous, forever.
Love what you do. Every athlete loves their sport, gets deeply involved in it since
childhood. In adulthood, a million flashbacks very often pop up from the hall where
they began their journey.
You smell, remember the color of the walls, the equipment, those funny and difficult
moments.
These memories cling to no less than the first kiss, the ballad, dawn. The athlete loves
their sport and does not jump over to another kind of sport when it is hard, remaining
faithful to it to the very end.
So, I have mentioned those 5 rules that distinguish an ordinary person from a
professional athlete.
childhood. In adulthood, a million flashbacks very often pop up from the hall where
they began their journey.
You smell, remember the color of the walls, the equipment, those funny and difficult
moments.
These memories cling to no less than the first kiss, the ballad, dawn. The athlete loves
their sport and does not jump over to another kind of sport when it is hard, remaining
faithful to it to the very end.
So, I have mentioned those 5 rules that distinguish an ordinary person from a
professional athlete.
Use these 5 rules in your life and get all the benefits of Successful athletes.
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