Taking Care Of Your Body

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As the summer months approach and temperatures rise, it is crucial to take care of your bodies. Being a student-athlete is already a grind as it is, so do not let yourself become dehydrated, over-exhausted, or weak.

SLEEP!

Sleep is one of the most important parts of being a student-athlete. Your body recovers most when you sleep and it is crucial to get that recovery! That extra game of Blackout or Fortnite might sound fun in the moment, but in the morning when you wake up extra sore, you will regret that sleep. Sleep is vital to recovery, remember that!

EAT.

As the temperature rises, your body begins to sweat more. This causes the body to lose weight more easily. It is key not to lose weight throughout these warm months, and one key way to fight it is to eat! Whether in season or out of season, one of the worst things you can do is to skip meals or eat too little. So get your calories in and make sure to never skip a meal!

HYDRATE! HYDRATE! HYDRATE!

Hydration is one of the most important things to take into consideration as a student-athlete. A dehydrated body cannot compete on the field or in the classroom. An athlete who is dehydrated only 5% loses 30% of their maximum effort capacity. Hydration is the key to taking care of your body so make sure to stay on top of it! Water is the most important beverage to maintain hydration, and should be consumed constantly throughout the day. However, there are some great drinks out there to help keep hydrated. Here are a couple of my favorites:

BodyArmor
Body Armor is coconut water flavored drink, and it is DELICIOUS!!

Pedialyte
Pedialyte is amazing for hydration, but is not for everyone's taste buds. I prefer Grape!!


Remember...Eat, Sleep, and Hydrate to take care of your body and maintain performance in and out of the class!!
My name is Kevin! I am from Boston, but am in Baltimore playing lacrosse at Stevenson University. I love all sports, and if I am not playing, I am usually watching.

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