The importance of staying active during the off season

Long time no talk :)

So I finished off my season in cross country taking 4th in my league meet.  Not bad. After my season was over I ran with my high school team while they practiced for regionals, districts, and state. After that was over my season as a basketball player started. I play basketball 1. because I enjoy it and 2. because it helps keep me in shape for track. This is where my topic for today comes in.

If you are planning to run track, or another sport that occurs over summer or fall it is very important to stay active in the off season. It is very hard to get back in the groove of things if you have taken a long break. It could even hurt you.

There are many ways that you can stay active in the off season:
1. Join a sport that occurs in between your sports (If you are a fall and spring sport player join a winter sport such as basketball, indoor soccer, etc.)

2. If you are unable to join a new sport, get to a gym. (Even if you are in a sport hitting the gym every once in a while is not a bad thing. Work out some muscles that you don't normally work)

3. If you are unable to get to a gym, you can easily do some core work, upper body strength exercises, etc.

4. If you live in a warmer climate, or it isn't extremely cold outside get outside! Run, go hiking, bike etc. there are endless possibilities

5. Get to a pool. Working in a pool may be tiring but it doesn't strain the muscles as bad as some exercises do.


There are many more ways to stay active in the off season.... So let's get working :)