They take a break

Athletes plan specific rest and recovery days, said Michele Olson, professor of exercise physiology at Auburn University at Montgomery and author of "Squeezing Your Size 14 Self Into a Size 6 World: A Real Woman's Guide to Food, Fitness, and Self-Acceptance." And while they make sure to have time off, it's not as often as once a week. Every three to four weeks, they take off one to three days. This prevents illness because it allows their immunes system to rest. But you must be doing hard, steady exercise for the rest really to help your body.

"One particular team even pays out-of-pocket for a specific brand of water, and it sits inside the Gatorade dispenser on the sideline," Baron said. "Water, not Gatorade, in pro NBA team (jugs) is preferred."

Try this at home: Chuck the Gatorade, and stick to water. Make sure it's room temperature, so your body doesn't have to work harder to absorb it.

We've all seen those big orange jugs that NBA players carry around and take big gulps from between quarters,cheap jordan kicks. Think it's Gatorade? Think again.

They cheat a little

Sleep is extra important to athletes because the majority of the muscle repair is done while your body is resting.

Try this at home: After four weeks of regular exercise, take a one- to two-day break. "And do nothing," Olson said. Eat well, sleep well, catch up on reading and take a break.

They have secret drinks

Try this at home: If you want your body to work well, you need to steer clear of empty calories, fats and processed foods. If you cave, make sure you're eating the best of the worst, such as a nitrate-free hot dog on a whole wheat bun.

Try this at home: If you can't hit the pillow for 10 hours a night every night, make sure you're getting more than eight hours during the five weeks before any big races, games or events.

Gatorade is a calorie-filled drink that offers hydration and electrolytes,cheap jordan sneakers, but many people tend to abuse the electrolyte replacement drinks, and unnecessarily increase their calories, when all they really need is fluid replacement, Baron said.

"The visitors locker room is stocked with every single candy, chocolate and pastry you'd find on a Halloween night," Baron said. "The regular meal is pizza and hot dogs from a convenience store. It's crazy, but I've witnessed it."

Eating healthful, nutritious meals is essential to keeping fit. But athletes aren't superheroes, and it's hard for even them to take a pass on pizza. So when at least three of the Major League Baseball teams that Baron has worked with go on the road to play, the host team's clubhouse manager is formally requested to serve pizza — but without pepperoni or extra toppings. They have hot dogs — but only if they're 100 percent beef,air jordan shoes website. They can have chips — but they're baked, not fried, Baron said.

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