Spring and summer can make us feel free again after a long and dormant winter. Summer activities involve more than just lacing up your shoes and going outside, it is also about what you eat and how you move your body! This involves three steps, go eat, go drink, and go stretch.
Go Eat! Starving yourself to achieve a better body image should never be a part of an exercise regime, but eating right should be. Feuling your body with whole-grains, pastas, and rice two hours before your workout for more sustained energy throughout your day.
Go Drink! It is important to start all activities by being hydrated. Even slight dehydration can have effects on performance. Make it a point to drink fluids regularly throughout the day to maintain hydration. When determining if a sports drink or water would be better to consume, consider the intensity and duration of planned activities. If the activity lasts longer than an hour a sports drink may be beneficial to provide additional fuel and replace lost electrolytes.
Go Stretch! Never skip out on stretching. The warm-up and cool-down are key components to any workout and are necessary for property recovery and help to prevent injury. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends warming up with light aerobic activity prior to stretching to reduce the risk of straining a muscle while stretching. Both dynamic and static stretches are important and effective. Static stretches should be held for 10-30 seconds and repeated two to four times for optimal effectiveness.
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