Top Fitness Hacks You Need In Preparation for the Pro Cheer Auditions
When you’re auditioning for professional cheerleading, you know you need to be holistically prepared. One of the biggest challenges you’ll face is making sure you’re fit. That way, you’ll be able to keep up with the routines and that the judges will consider you a prospect.
But what if life gets busy? You have a crazy schedule as you’re managing your time as a student or employee. Or perhaps you’re running a business on the side.
To help you take great care of your body and achieve the shape that you dream of, here are top fitness hacks to follow. These hacks will boost your motivation and make you get the most out of every workout or fitness activity.
Work out first thing in the morning.
Women, especially aspiring pro cheerleaders who have a goal of losing weight realize the benefits of an early morning workout. Of course, we are aware of the fact that different things work for different people.
However, engaging in physical activity before breakfast allows you to burn more fat. This is backed by a research from Northumbria University. The study demonstrated that individuals who exercised in the morning did not consume extra calories to make up for the physical activity. An early morning workout also minimizes the risk of skipping it later in the day.
Break up your workouts.
Okay, so you skipped your morning workout due to some reason. Perhaps it exhausts you. A great alternative to ensure that you still get exercise done is to break it up into smaller chunks. For example, go out for a walk at lunchtime. Engage in a fat busting ab workout when you arrive home. Look for other opportunities to move more when you’re at the office. You could take the stairs instead of the elevator.
When I used to prepare myself for pro cheer auditions, my personal training program entailed focusing on a specific body part each day of the week. Not only did this prevent overwhelm, it also gave my muscles ample time for rest and recovery.
Eat the foods that love you back.
Nutrition is a huge part of weight loss and fitness, that is for sure. Your eating habits play a vital role in keeping you in shape, so it’s wrong to assume that you should depend on physical activity alone. The problem is that women, in general, have a love-hate relationship with food. There are foods we like eating but do us more harm that good. Some foods make us bloat, give us mood swings, and even affect our energy levels.
Since you already know which foods have a bad effect on your physical appearance, it’s best to stay away from them. Let’s say you need protein but are allergic to dairy. Here’s what you can do: Think about delicious and nutritious protein alternatives like soy milk, seafood, tempeh, and avocados.
Suggested Reading: 10 Best Superfoods To Add To Your Diet
Sip on water all day long.
If you’re always on the go, a very simple way to keep yourself active and control your cravings is to carry a bottle of water with you to sip throughout the day. Not drinking enough water is one reason why we snack unnecessarily even if we’re not really hungry. Your body can receive mixed signals, leading you to believe that you need food when you’re just thirsty.
Water is proven to increase your metabolism. Drinking it before meals can help you feel fuller so that you don’t overeat. Tell-tale signs that you are properly hydrated is when you have less unhealthy food cravings, fewer headaches, and your urine is has a light yellow color.
Keep things fun.
Fitness matters in professional cheerleading but there will be days when you don’t feel like moving. Fun is an element that makes any routine more interesting. Even without constantly reminding yourself why you’re working out, having fun enables you to maintain consistency.
A new playlist will help you connect with your workout experience. I suggest that you choose music tempos that reflect the kind of workout you’ll be doing. Listen to songs that have 100-110 beats per minute for warm-up exercises. For high-intensity workouts, go for higher than 120 beats per minute.
Solo workouts can sometimes be boring, so grab a buddy or join a class nearby. Engaging in fitness activities with people around can actually challenge you and make you more accountable.
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