The Mental Game
(Mind & Body)
(Mind & Body)
This is the recommended number of hours of sleep a high school student needs to let their brain "recharge" for the next day.
What is 8 to 10 hours?
This "macro-nutrient" is essential for repairing muscles after a hard track workout or a physical football practice.
What is Protein?
This is the "muscle" in your chest that gets stronger the more cardiovascular exercise you do.
What is the Heart?
This 5-letter word describes a practice where you focus on being present in the moment, often used to lower anxiety before a big test or game.
What is Mindfulness?
Before a big endurance event, athletes often eat pasta or rice to load up on these, which provide the body's primary source of energy.
What are Carbohydrates?
Static stretching is best done after a workout. This type of stretching, involving "movement," is what the Track Coach recommends before you run.
What is Dynamic Stretching?
When you feel "stressed out," your body releases this hormone, often called the "stress hormone."
What is Cortisol?
True or False: Energy drinks are the best way to stay hydrated during a game.
False.
This term refers to how many times your heart beats per minute when you are completely relaxed.
What is Resting Heart Rate?
This simple breathing technique involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4, exhaling for 4, and holding for 4.
What is Box Breathing?
To keep your bones strong and prevent fractures, you need plenty of Vitamin D and this mineral found in dairy and leafy greens.
What is Calcium?
To improve "explosiveness" on the line of scrimmage or the starting blocks, athletes perform these types of "jumping" exercises.
What is Plyometrics?
This term refers to the brain's ability to change, grow, and form new connections throughout your life, proving that you can always "train your brain" to learn new habits.
What is Neuroplasticity?
Often found in salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds, these specific types of healthy fats are crucial for brain health and reducing inflammation in an athlete's joints.
What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
This is the name for the type of exercise that requires a lot of oxygen for long periods of time (like distance running).
What is Aerobic exercise?