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It's no secret that physical fitness is wicked beneficial in more ways than just athletically. Check out this little picture we came across...
That about sums it up, doesn't it?
That said, here are a few tips that will help us all get ready for bathing suit season!
1. Stay hydrated.
We know, we know. You've heard this a million times before. But really, how often do we take this information to heart and actually apply it? During the summer months it's no secret that the temps are up and the sweat is pouring. Be sure to replenish what you lose! A good 8 glasses of water a day should do it (minimum 8 oz. per glass). Interesting fact? Water isn't the only way to stay hydrated, according to this article. Fruits and veggies are actually 50% water and help us stay hydrated. So throw some color into your meals! Another fun fact? Our muscles are made up of water and protein so drinking enough to keep our metabolism up helps us prevent weight gain. Convinced? Yeah, us too.
2. Stay active.
There's nothing quite like a lazy, hot summer day, is there? If you're like us, heat makes you feel sleepy and drained. The worst thing we can do, however, is let that heat keep us horizontal. Pick a time to do your workout when the rays aren't pounding (this will also help you avoid heat exhaustion). This is typically in the morning hours. Not an early bird? Wait until the sun is setting to take that walk or go on a run. Enjoying a morning sunrise or evening sunset is sure to make your daily exercise routine a little more pleasurable! Or perhaps your prefer the gym? Use that air conditioned facility to your benefit and get a quick workout in 3-5 times a week. Also, trade in some of your more "routine" activities. Doing new things stimulates our bodies and our brains. Trade that Saturday morning sleep in for an early hike in the Canyon. Or maybe turn your typical movie night into an outdoor game of sand volleyball, frisbee, football in the yard, or whatever it is you enjoy. Don't let summer rays keep you down!
3. Create a plan.
We definitely know you've heard this before, because we've talked about planning many times in this blog. Its usefulness is astounding, so we're going to keep driving our point home. Take 5-15 minutes of your weekend to plan out your week. For you, maybe this includes both a food plan AND a workout plan. Or perhaps it's just an outlined sketch of the workouts you plan to fit in that week. Whatever the case may be, putting our plan down in writing will help you stick to it on those days when, well, you simply don't want to!
- Amarillo Juniors Volleyball
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