INJURY PREVENTION
CUT OFF YOUR WATER SUPPLY As counter-intuitive as it may seem, considering you probably count how many glasses of water you drink each day, stopping your water intake at night-time is actually a good thing. Not only will you get a better night’s sleep as you won’t need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you’ll also halt heartburn. “Drinking and eating too close to bedtime can make acid reflux worse,” affirms Dr. Sonpal. “Stop eating and drinking, water included, three hours before bedtime.”
ACT LIKE A DETECTIVE Keep a stress journal, writing down what you’re doing, thinking and feeling when you start to feel your stress and anxiety levels rising. Take note of what you ate and drank during the day, as well as how much sleep you had the night prior and any exercise or socialization that may have released some of the stress from your body. You’ll also want to highlight when you experience heartburn, what your symptoms are and how long they last. Then, show your coach and/or parents your journal entries so that together you can create an action plan. figureskaterfitnessmag.com
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