Foundation 4. How to Breathe When Training
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Breathing is not complicated but is often overlooked when it comes to training. The importance breathing has on performance and recovery should not be understated. Be mindful of your breathing while you train - it will make you a better athlete.
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Foundation 5. How Long Can You Exhale
The longer you can exhale, the more your body will be able to tolerate carbon dioxide. This is critical to sports performance but also has huge health benefits.
Perform this exercise after a workout and it will double as a cool down recovery exercise. -
Foundation 6. Learn to Push Yourself
Your body is capable of more than your brain gives credit for. Always be smart when you are training but know that you will, more often than not, be able to perform one more rep or one more run than you think you can. Be smart but be willing to push yourself.
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Foundation 7. Lifestyle
1. Sleeping Pattern - Go to sleep at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning. The health benefits to this practice are substantial.
2. Nutrition - Eat the healthiest food you can afford. This might be difficult if you are not in charge of your groceries, but do what y...
