With the cooler temperatures
rolling in, now is the prime time for your immune system to break down. While
being the midst of many competitions and meets, athletes need to take care of
themselves to continue to train optimally. Use these tips to stay healthy this
fall –
1. Watch your diet. Make sure that you eat
healthy, wholesome foods. Choose healthy foods filled with nutrients to ensure
you are getting all the vitamins you need. Stay away from fatty, processed
foods as they will break down your system and make you groggy.
2. Get enough sleep. All of us are busy
and have heavy workloads, but you must listen to your body. Your body goes through
a lot of wear and tear and will need rest. Be sure to get around 8 hours of
sleep at night and your immune system will be much stronger, deflecting any
infection.
3. Wash your hands. Think of how many
things you touch with your hands and fingers on a daily basis – doorknobs,
keyboard, food, etc. The typical person touches their face, rubs their eyes, or
bites a nail many times a day. The germs you pick up from these items can be
easily transferred so you need to be careful. You should be washing your hands
several times a day, for at least 20 seconds. If you are having trouble
counting, try singing the Happy Birthday song twice.
What keeps your healthy during these colder months? Let us know!
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