This is the time of year when Dance and Cheer Tumblers spend more and more time in the gym trying to perfect and get super confident in that one skill they want for try outs or recital. Many students are in the gym 3-5 times per week at this point, which is awesome because the repetition and consistency is the biggest key for confidence and muscle memory. However, there comes a point when you are simply doing too much. School tends to be a bear this time of year and with other spring sports in full swing, it is no wonder that athletes start wearing down and getting overloaded.
Proper sleep (and no, going to bed at 2am and sleeping until 10am during a sleep over does not count!), nutrition (including vitamins and extra water during workout days) and down time are just as important to your tumbling success as the actual tumbling practice. How can you expect have your mental and physical 'A' game going in the gym if you are spreading yourself too thin?
Especially during the weeks right before try outs, it is important to listen to your body and give yourself a day off if you need it. Recharging for a day may feel like you are wasting precious practice time, but I guarantee that you will come back into the gym after a day off feeling stronger, happier and more confident in your skills.
Happy Tumbling!
Jaime
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