Small Lifestyle Changes That Boost Your Energy Levels
One of the ways to tell whether professional cheerleading is for you is to assess your current energy levels. Do you have the stamina of a marathon runner? Are you able to keep up with hours and hours of action? Pro cheerleaders aren’t all about glamour and style. Like athletes, they should be well-conditioned for intensity.
But becoming more energetic takes more than just a few workout sessions. It requires changing your lifestyle habits. If you’re gearing up for a future NFL or NBA cheerleader audition, here are easy energy-boosting changes you can make.
Skip energy drinks and go for natural juices.
Energy drinks may seem like an appealing choice, but they’re nothing than a quick fix. They contain a lot of caffeine and sugar. Initially, you experience bursts of energy but then your blood glucose levels fall. Sudden drops in blood sugar make you feel tired. Natural juices like apple, carrot, and pineapple give you more mileage. They improve blood flow throughout your body, don’t contain artificial sugar, and support an overall healthy lifestyle.
Establish a sleep schedule.
You already know how important getting sleep is, but sleeping at the same time every night matters as well. Study shows that inconsistencies in your sleep routine disrupt the activity of melatonin - a hormone responsible for preparing your body for sleep. Sleep regularity is crucial to sustaining your performance throughout the day. This explains why going to bed at 12:00 midnight makes you feel exhausted the next morning when your usual nighttime sleeping time is 9:00.
Avoid refined carbohydrates for breakfast.
The first meal of your day is the most important one, especially that you’ve gone for hours without food (as you’re asleep). It sets the tone for the day and is even beneficial for a healthier weight. When it comes to the type of breakfast food you eat, carbohydrates are a primary choice. But not all carbohydrates are meant to supply your body with lasting energy. Stay away from anything “white” and processed as these are refined carbs. Choose complex carbohydrates like brown rice, sweet potatoes, and corn.
Engage in regular exercise.
Exercise is a major requirement when you’re preparing for professional cheerleader auditions. Most people who aren’t athletes believe that exercise depletes energy. This is definitely not true. In fact, it creates more energy by increasing your mitochondria (the supplier of ATP). Don’t just exercise once a week. Make it at least thrice a week. 30-45 minutes of physical activity gets your heart pumping. This trains your heart muscle and strengthens it over time.
Practice a positive attitude.
There’s nothing that drains your physical and mental energy more than focusing on the bad things in life. Starting and going through your day with positive thoughts helps you do more. It allows you to enjoy what you do (aka enjoying the process) and see the benefit of it. So, if you ought to get more done as you prepare yourself for the auditions, visualize yourself succeeding. I emphasize the value of positivity in my book, Professional Cheerleading Audition Secrets: How To Become an Arena Cheerleader for NFL®, NBA®, and Other Pro Cheer Teams.
Bottom Line
As you can see, increasing your energy requires that you embrace healthy habits. Whether these habits are related to food, sleep, movement, and mindset, anything that’s good for you sets you up for success at your performance.
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