The competition season is upon us again with the first Interclubs for the year about to begin this weekend. Are you ready?!
No doubt you’ve been listening to your teacher, you know your routines inside out and you’ve been working towards your personal goals. It’s also to important to remember that there are a variety of factors that can affect your performance and preparation.
Below are some great articles that will help you to ensure that you have all of these areas covered!
What you eat leading up to a competition can have a huge impact on your performance. It can fuel your body to ensure that you have the energy you require to achieve your personal best. Eating the wrong thing before a performance, or worse nothing at all, will leave you feeling drained and tired.
What should I Eat Before Comps? (click here to read more)
Fuel for your body (click here to read more)
Managing your nerves and using your adrenalin to your advantage takes a while to master…. but it is possible!
Managing Nerves (click here to read more)
You’ve arrived at the comp, your number is pinned on, you are dressed and ready to go…. now what? Warm-up and Stretch! Not only will this help to prevent an injury, but it will enable you to mentally prepare before going out on to the floor.
Warming Up (click here to read more)
Stretching (click here to read more)
Last but not least…. have you set yourself a goal? There are many things that you can work toward based on your personal strengths and needs. It is important to keep your goals about things YOU can control, rather than the competition results which you can’t control.
Setting Goals (click here to read more)
Now go out there and give it your best!
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