With the holiday season firmly upon us it can be difficult for an athlete to stay motivated in their training. With family distractions and all of the delicious food available it can be hard to make it to the gym as often and many times one can find extra weight on themselves. Not only can this set back your training but if you are in season you may lose a step. This time of year I often see athletes with lower confidence and/or higher frustration levels. The biggest reason this occurs is because our normal routines get disrupted. These routines that change include, eating habits, training, and even sleep patterns.
There are ways to combat these issues. Using goal setting you can ensure that you do not slip.
- Rework your schedule to fit in your routines.
- Choose healthy eating options when you can; if nothing else portion control!
- If you’re traveling find out ahead of time where you can train.
- Make sure to rest and be prepared to make sacrifices when choosing between preparation for a game or family commitments
- Have modified training programs and routines for shortened time situations that may occur
- Lastly, set some personal goals for each few days that can keep you on task.
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