Sports physiotherapy is an essential part of an athlete’s everyday rigour. It focuses on examining, diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries and problems. Apart from this, physiotherapy has a slew of advatages athletes could benefit from. Physiotherapy helps them move correctly since they are taught good postures and techniques by their physiotherapists as part of the session.

By providing the correct exercise routines with a focus on the required strain that is to be put on every muscle, physiotherapists also help prevent injuries. Since physiotherapy focuses on strengthening a certain group of muscles at a time, it helps enhance the overall strength of an athlete.

After a long day of rigorous training, an athlete’s muscles crave for relaxation. Exercises like stretching and cooling, done under the guidance of a physiotherapist, can help the muscles relax, helping them prep for the next session.

At The Sports School, we understand the need for this discipline and believe it is important for student-athletes to know about their body, mental health, their diet, and how they can improve their performance on the field.

That is why we have have an integrated Sports Science Center dedicated to holistically improving the skill set of each student, thus helping them realize their optimum. We have a slew of in-house verticals such as sports psychology, physiotherapy, sports nutrition and strength & conditioning. Each of these verticals work in association with each other to ensure that every student-athlete under the Center’s purview is well-rounded in terms of rehabilitation and performance.

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At The Sports School, we adhere to a philosophy where we integrate sports and practical academic approach assisting students grasp the concepts through experiential learning. The unique method employed by the school helps students develop holistically. Our expert faculty create an engaging curriculum that develops the critical and creative thinking.

Each child has unique grasping abilities, hence one size fits all is not an ideal approach. With this in mind, we have designed a customised learning process and easy to adapt curriculum to cater to each student. JGI group of institutions – A leader in the academic front, supports the academic module adapting this approach of learning.

Our sports programs are mentored by India’s best mentors and academies. We also have the best sporting facilities in-house and the space needed to hold events at the national and international levels. We provide expert training based on an individual’s sporting capabilities at the beginner, intermediate and professional levels.

We are partners with Badminton Gurukul and Padma Bhushan Pullela Gopichand as our Chief Mentor for Badminton, Key5 Coaching for Basketball, and Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy for Tennis. The Sports School Cricket Academy has expert coaches under the mentorship of Robin Uthappa and The Sports School Football Academy has partnered with Bengaluru FC with AIFF and AFC licensed coaches.

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The study of the science of the body and athletic pursuits are combined in sports science. In the run-up to events and competitions, sports science seeks to minimize injury risk while maximizing performance and endurance. It is used to help discover strengths and limitations for everyone, from athletes to the elderly and everyone in between, so that a training program may be created precisely for each person. Many athletes and coaches are interested in sports psychology and mental skills to improve performance. Sport psychology practitioners have adapted and developed a number of mental skills for use in sports.

In general, the aim of these techniques is to change cognitions that will impact behavior and have positive effects on performance and adherence to injury rehabilitation programs. Simply, we can control what we aim for and how we judge success and this can enhance

1. Goal setting
2. Positive self-talk and expectations
3. Relaxing during crucial match moments 
4. Dealing with high pressure 
5. Having a heightened awareness 

At our dedicated sports science sessions, we mentor students toward understanding that mental health is just as important as physical health when training for a sport, through continuous tracking of their progress and developing positive interactions around their experience and obstacles.

What are some challenges faced by individuals that can be improved with mental skills training?

There are several situations an individual is put under during match prep, examinations, and competition play and we all experience changing levels of 

1. motivation, 
2. self-confidence, and 
3. anxiety

depending on the situation we’re in whether it is sports or academics. Every individual possesses the ability to be mentally strong and perform consistently, even under the most adverse conditions. The goal of mental skills training at the sports science center here at The Sports School is to prepare individuals to consistently perform at their optimal level for that day.  

The programs at The Sports School for upskilling training

The sports science program at TSS is managed by a team of experts with in-house sports psychologists, sports physiotherapists, sports performance nutritionists, strength & conditioning specialists, naturopathy specialists, and yoga therapists who work together to ensure our athletes enhanced performance. 

Mr. Rahul has joined as the Senior Physiotherapist at SCS & TSS and heads the program. He is a qualified Sports physiotherapist and has finished his Master in Physiotherapy from Sr NTR university, AP. He has worked with Attitude Prime for a year as a sports physiotherapist under Dr Gladson Johnson’s mentorship (PT). He has also worked as a sports physiotherapist in Peak Performance under the mentorship of Dr Yash Pandey (PT). Mr Rahul has worked as the sports physio for the under 14 AITA National Tennis tournament which was held at Hennur Transform Tennis Academy.

In an effort to produce better performance and enable the overall holistic development of each student-athlete, our specialists identify several factors that the team will work on every 3 months. The integrated sports science center focuses on 

• Ways to deal with stress
• Manage performance anxiety
• Handling internal and external pressures

The Sports School athletes have recently shown tremendous improvement with some students winning at the State and National levels consistently. 

Recognizing the value of consistent practice is crucial when building a strategy for improving mental toughness in sports. Sports mental skill development is just as important as sports physical skill development. For an athlete to succeed, both are necessary. It might take time to develop mental toughness, just as it does to become physically skilled. 

Athletes’ thoughts and emotions can be altered in a way that increases their chances of succeeding in sports. Athletes can deal with a variety of conditions they will face in high-level athletic performance settings, by establishing a program in conjunction with a sports psychologist. 

The Sports school is now a Khelo India accredited center for Sports development. The school also provides UG/PG degrees in association with Jain University (Deemed-to-be) for the graduate programs. The mentors for the multiple sports programs at the school include Robin Uthappa, Pullela Gopichand, Rohan Bopanna and are partnered with Bengaluru FC  for enabling the BFC Youth Development program. To learn more about the dedicated sports science center and how different techniques and practices are applied or integrated along with the school sports and academic programs, click here.

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The Sports School and Bengaluru FC recently celebrated the first-day open training along with the Grassroots Event planned which acts as a precursor for the open training session. Their productive collaboration is one that strives to assist players at the grassroots level in developing their technical talents through top-notch training as well as match experience in various junior competitions.

In the previous edition, Bengaluru FC Soccer Schools, recruited Parth Salunke, a student of The Sports School. He was promoted to the BFC Residential Academy, at the Inspire Institute of Sport, in Bellary.

What are High-performance camps organized at The Sports School?

High-performance camps are held at the school and are aimed to give players an insight into the professional competitive sports environment through state-of-the-art facilities and conditioning, and this also includes players from BFC Soccer Schools’ Summer Camp taking part and this is a golden opportunity for exposure for the athletes at Sports School’s residential campus.  The monitoring and evaluation of the student’s performance will be done by Head of Youth Development, Jan Van Loon (Ex-Arsenal Head of Youth Development) and BFC Youth Academy coaches.

The mission behind these camps is to provide

• Exposure to a competitive sporting environment through competitive matches with other professional teams
• An opportunity for coaches to evaluate the player’s abilities and different capabilities depending on their position and gauge their experience

These camps act as a selection ground and are expected to be one of many events that will help the players make the step up to the BFC Academy from The Sports School. 

The camp, which takes place at The Sports School’s campus, is planned to uplift young talent and will adhere to the curriculum used by Bengaluru FC’s residential Academy and reserve squads.

The fully equipped international standard facilities that the players can access include:

•  Dedicated Sports Science center 

The integrated center at the school covers all aspects of an athlete’s successful sporting career by enabling holistic development. Sports science services comprise

1. Sports medicine
2. Sports physiotherapy
3. Sports rehabilitation
4. Strength and conditioning
5. Sports psychology
6. Sports Bio-medicine
7. Exercise physiology
8. Sports Nutrition
9. Pain management & recovery
10. Yoga therapy

• FIFA Quality Pro-Certified Artificial Turf measuring -108m * 68 m Football Field
• Gym Facilities at The Sports School include exercise rooms, free weight & other strength training equipment, and a wide variety of cardio exercise equipment. It also features other facilities for overall wellness and provides an essential environment to exercise.

The Sports School students receive the best-in-class technical training throughout the year from Bengaluru FC’s youth coaches, who are licensed by the All India Football Federation or the Asian Football Confederation.

The high-performance camps also serve as a talent pool for the club’s youth development program, and players with potential stand a chance to be scouted for openings in the BFC Residential academy.

The Sports School was founded with the intention of combining education and sports to inspire young athletes and help them as professionals. The Sports School, which was founded in 2019, is the only organization in India to integrate education and sport to create the ideal environment for developing future champions. The School offers a curriculum that plans academics around sports. Some of the features of the flexible curriculum at The Sports School campus include

• Academic calendar built around sports tournament commitments
• Remedial classes arranged for catch up
• Sports integrated academic modules 
• Round-the-clock physio clinic support
• Specialized strength and physical training
• Planned nutrition diets for high-performance in association with Sodexo
• Residential Campus and state-of-the-art sporting infrastructures

Bengaluru FC’s football program at The Sports School provides students with a holistic development plan, with equal focus given to on-pitch development as well as academics. To know more, or to join the program at TSS, click here.

The Bengaluru FC academy managers scouts the players every year in December to pick the most talented players to move into the Bellary academy where they will get the opportunity to start a professional career in Football and this is why The Sports School is one of the best Football coaching centers in Bengaluru. Learn more about the specifics of the program in detail, or to apply to join our 30-acre residential sporting ecosystem, head over to our website.

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How does Bengaluru FC’s player development program work at The Sports School? 

Every young boy and girl who aspires to follow his goals and play professional football has access to a special player development pathway that Bengaluru FC has built with The Sports School. BFC trainers at The Sports School are equipped to create a cutting-edge curriculum using specially designed training methods for all age groups.

The school forms the pyramid’s base in their pathway, teaching pupils all the fundamental abilities required to get into the fully sponsored BFC youth academy. In an effort to support the Bengaluru FC player development, The Sports School in association with BFC has recently appointed Jan Van Loon (Ex-Arsenal coach)  as their Head of Youth Development. Students train and learn at the school, which also provides a residential facility. Top talents can eventually move up to Bengaluru FC residential teams trial camps at Bellary. TSS is one of the best football academies in Bengaluru for individuals aspiring to play in the ISL or become professional footballers.

The Sports School’s Advantage 

It’s crucial to make sure that kids who enroll in The Sports School program become accustomed to the game, even if they may be new to it. It is imperative to make sure that they advance to the Elite Team if they are talented and dedicated. The football team receives rigorous technical and tactical training to prepare them for joining the academy teams in Bellary, Karnataka.

• We place equal value on our coach-to-student ratio (1:10).

On and off the field, we adopt a more holistic approach, and our coaches receive ongoing training so they can instruct the children in the most advanced way, at par with international football standards. 

• Depending on how experienced they are with the sports, children will be trained accordingly. 

To put this into perspective, a 12-year-old who has never played football before joining TSS receives a rudimentary introduction to the game and is taught from the basics. Additionally, if a 7-year-old child has been playing already and is talented, he will pick up instructions quickly. The coaches will make this decision based on evaluating various elements of their physical ability. 

• Keeping up with the philosophy of competition, The Sports School makes sure that every child has the chance to participate in competitive games at every level. 

The school has now decided to participate in more friendly matches, which will see kids from each center play against one another, following a season of rigorous training. A contest like this will provide the coaches a chance to evaluate their performance, and based on the outcomes, they will be able to plan any necessary development. Every year, TSS offers plenty of competitive match opportunities to all the football students so they are always match-ready. 

How the athletes get selected to start their professional careers with BFC

The students here are assessed and tracked on their development while receiving academic support and all the facilities for improvement in one place, which includes strength training, yoga therapy, physiotherapy, rehab, and nutrition. Our academic curriculum is built around the athlete’s tournament calendar providing balance to their routines. Additionally, the school also supports the students with remedial yoga sessions and readily available physio experts to repair and rejuvenate to be always match-ready. The school boasts a 30-acre sporting ecosystem with FIFA quality pro certified artificial turfs that go through stringent testing criteria, including both laboratories and on the field tests of the FIFA quality program ensuring best of facilities are provided for the student athletes.

The Bengaluru FC academy managers scouts the players every year in December to pick the most talented players to move into the Bellary academy where they will get the opportunity to start a professional career in Football and this is why The Sports School is one of the best Football coaching centers in Bengaluru. Learn more about the specifics of the program in detail, or to apply to join our 30-acre residential sporting ecosystem, head over to our website.

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For everyone from athletes to the elderly and everyone in between, it is used to assist identify strengths and weaknesses so that a training Programme can be tailored specifically for each person.

Sports scientists have derived data to ensure that athletes are using the most recent preparatory methods, testing, and training regimens.

Our highly qualified sport scientists can provide players evidence-based therapies to boost performance.

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Stone Age origins

Although humans have likely been swimming ever since the stone age, however, it didn’t emerge as a popular sport or past time until the early 19th century.

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According to britannica.com, archaeological evidence has shown the first known record of people swimming dates back to Egyptian drawings from 2500 BCE with stone-age paintings in the cave of swimmers dating back even further. Ancient Greeks and Romans later used this practice to train soldiers for war and it eventually became “part of men’s primary education.”

Ancient Pacific Islanders are believed to have taught their children to swim at the same time or even before walking.

From Leisure to Competition

Although swimming began as a recreational activity, even before the first Olympic Games in 1896, over the years it evolved into a competitive sport.

In the early days of the sport, swimmers experimented by trial and error and watched others. And breaststroke was the only stroke swum.

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In 1846 Australia hosted the first swimming championship. These were many of the first opportunities for different national teams to compete. Over the years that followed, different countries held their own events; India got their chance in the 1920s.

Birth of Olympic swimming

The sport made its debut at the Olympic Games in 1896. It is one of the only four sports to have been retained, appearing in every summer Olympics ever since.

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At the first Olympics, there were only four swimming events, three of which were freestyle. At the second Olympic Games in Paris in 1900, three unusual swimming events took place. One was the obstacle course. The other was a durability test in underwater swimming. The third was a 4,000m event, the longest swimming event ever. None of the three was used again at the Olympics.

Women make splash

Citing several reasons, women were excluded from swimming in the first several Olympic Games. It was not until the 1912 Stockholm Olympics that women were able to compete, and even when they were finally allowed to compete, they were only given two events to participate in 100m Freestyle and 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay.

The development of techniques, equipment

The sport’s popularity began to grow, professional organizations were formed (FINA in London), and spectators turned up to see the world’s fastest swimmers. And inevitably, things soon became competitive. During the 1930s, the Japanese took pictures of world-class swimmers, studied them, and used the research to form a swimming team that dominated the 1932 Olympics. This was the beginning of research into stroke mechanics, indicating the future success of competitive swimming.

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The post-WWII era was a busy time for innovation with the overall economic growth of the war has brought major technological advancements and innovations that have influenced the world of swimming in the form of lane lines and indoor competition pools.

Advanced training techniques and equipment, such as hydrodynamic swimwear and a better drainage system in the pool, allowed athletes to swim much faster than before. By the end of 1930, marked lane and pool depth guidelines had leveled the playing field and allowed for fairer competition.

During the period, major swimming strokes used were the sidestroke and the breaststroke. Later, changes to the number of events in terms of strokes and how to use it in competition, distances and programs have changed significantly over the years.

The 50s – the rise of modern strokes and the pioneers of Indian swimming

In the 1950s and 1960s, the world of swimming advanced with the introduction of new swimming strokes, and new events debuted in the years that followed, placing much attention on speed and endurance records.

Butterfly stroke was first held at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics along with flip turn movement to change direction when a swimmer gets to the end of the lane.

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In the same year, 1956, India got its first swimmer representing the country. Shamsher Khan became the first Indian to achieve the feat in after he set a national record in the 200-meter butterfly event in 1954.

Another pioneering figure in the Indian swimming scene was Arti Saha, who became the first Asian woman to swim http://www.gulfportpharmacy.com/xanax.html across the English Channel. Arti was also the first Indian female athlete to be conferred with the Padma Shri Award in 1960.

The rise goggles and swimming caps

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As the sport of swimming grew, many swimmers and coaches began experimenting with new techniques. Swimwear become more hydrodynamic in the 19560s, and goggles and caps were invented during the early 1970s. Even though it took a while for swimmers to get used to the accustom, as time progressed, it has risen like magma through the cracks of time.

Nowadays most swimmers now wear caps to improve their speed and goggles to keep water out of their eyes and help them see where the swimmer is going. In the 1976 Olympics, swimmers were officially allowed to wear goggles, and the rest is history as the sport continues to build and add pieces to its storied history.

The modern era and the current sad state of affairs

The diverse yet intense sport has seen unbelievable growth over the past decades but the growth has sped up exponentially as of late, boasting millions of enthusiastic fans and followers across the world. Though swimming as a sport in India carries limited importance, what is largely unacknowledged is the sport being embraced amongst Indians like never before.

Although many rules and things have changed, swimming remains one of the most established and beloved Olympic sports in history. Swimming is the third most-watched sport in the Olympic Games today; earning eight-day moments in the quadrennial event spotlight including the preliminary, semi-final, and final heats with genuine international massive appeal. It is also one of the sports that offer the most number of medals in any multi-sport event.

Despite the global appeal, and being more popular than football and basketball at the Olympics, one might be able to see that professional swimming isn’t nearly as glamorous and lucrative as it should be. Coupled with professional swimmers’ struggle to earn a living wage while competing and not being able to afford the luxury of being full-time athletes is a sad state of affairs with a few exceptions across the world. Only time will be able to tell if consumers are ever going to be able to stomach the sport of swimming for more than one week every four years. Whatever the case, the way we consume swimming in the come decades may be on the cusp of great change.

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Djokovic starts his title defense battling against Kwon from South Korea. Nadal begins his quest for a record 23rd Grandslam trophy with a first round match up with Cerundolo from Argentina.

The battle between the two giants, if they reach the finals respectively, will have the whole world at the edge of their seats to see another spectacle at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Check out how their paths to the final are, which has just been released post the draw ceremony earlier at 10 AM in London. The draw is available at the tennis temple website or the respective mobile application. Tune in to find out how and when the other promising names like Medvedev, Alcaraz and Zverev will meet the two leading grand slam winners and http://www.slaterpharmacy.com/molnupiravir/ thwart their plans of winning yet another Wimbledon title. The most desired and revered trophy of all grand slams.

Who will lift the trophy this time and how will they get past the next gen? Let’s find out.

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Neeraj Chopra

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In his Olympic debut at the young age of 23, Neeraj Chopra made history by becoming the first track and field athlete from India to have won a gold medal. His Olympic performance in Tokyo in 2020 was remarkable and inspired many aspiring athletes. He is now ranked second in the world in athletics.

Major Dhyan Chand

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The Indian hockey squad was captained by Major Dhyan Chand, who guided his side to three straight Olympic gold medals. India was the defending hockey champion for seven more Olympic competitions thanks to his influence. Young athletes look up to him because of his superb ball control. In India, his birthday is recognised as National Sports Day. The highest athletic honour in India, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, bears his name.

Abhinav Bindra

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The Men’s 10m Air Rifle event at the Olympics saw Abhinav Bindra become the first Indian Olympian to win an individual gold medal. When the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing took place, he was only 26 years old and simultaneously held the world and Olympic titles. Through his foundation, he encourages and supports many young athletes and has a significant voice in the nation’s sports policy.

PV Sindhu

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PV Sindhu is the first Indian female athlete in history to take home medals in back-to-back Olympics. With her silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and her bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she brought honour to the nation. She is the first badminton player from India to ever make it to the Olympic finals.

KD Jadhav

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KD Jadhav made Olympic history by becoming the first athlete from an independent India to do so. At the Olympics in Helsinki in 1952, he took home a bronze medal in wrestling. His accomplishments http://www.betropharmacy.net/kamagra/ as a wrestler and a renowned Indian Olympian will live on for all time.

Leander Paes

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Karnam Malleswari

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Not only is Karnam Malleswari the first woman to earn an Olympic medal, but she is also the first weightlifter from India to accomplish it. She became one of the most well-known Indian Olympians of all time after winning a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Norman Pritchard

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Norman Pritchard represented India at the 1900 Olympics held in Paris despite being a British citizen who was born in Calcutta during the time of British rule in India. When he won two silver medals in the 200m Hurdles and 200m Dash, he also made history by becoming the first Asian-born person to win an Olympic medal.

Sushil Kumar

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Sushil Kumar made everyone proud by winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which was 56 years after KD Jadhav’s Olympic medal triumph. In order to preserve his legacy, he went on to win the silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. The current generation of Indian wrestlers has undoubtedly been motivated to achieve more and more by his triumphs.

There are other names too such as Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Vijender Singh, Vijay Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal, Gagang Narang, Sakshi Malik, Mirabai Chanu, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Bajrang Punia and Lovlina Borgohain who have represented India with pride on a global stage.

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In Sanskrit, ‘Yoga’ means, ‘To Unite’ which has a special meaning that’s to link the mind and body and live in every moment. Yoga is a precious gift of Indian ancient tradition to humanity. It is considered one of the oldest and finest medical practices throughout the world. Due to its increasing awareness and importance, the United Nations General Assembly has declared June 21‟ as the International Yoga Day in December 2014.

Yoga strengthens the mind-body connection, brings calmness and relaxation to the mind, enhances self-confidence, strengthens self-discipline, reduces stress, keeps the muscles of the body youthful, and increases circulation in arteries. It would seem that yoga has enormous advantages and can help us to be more balanced, relaxed, focused, efficient, and effective athletes.

Nowadays, athletes only focus on exercises for their muscle growth and do hard sports training. However, physical fitness may gain through these practices. But what about mental health? Mental health is also crucial for athletes to do well in games. Yoga practices are the best for increasing concentration power and lowering stress. It also acknowledges the importance of mental training alongside physical training.

To understand how yoga can benefit professional sports athletes, it is necessary to explore what is exactly required to play a sport and play it well and then cover how yoga will be the major factor to encounter those requirements. It is well acknowledged that to play any sport, we must develop the basic skills of that sport and continually train the body so that we can apply the skill in an advanced and elegant way. Having a body that is adaptable, robust, and controlled is also another important consideration, if one is not able to move the body with the grace and speed required for the sport then performance will be below. Likewise, if a person is not able to maintain strength or stamina for the required duration, their performance will be lowered.

To play a sport well, it is also necessary that a person can concentrate and focus with confidence on the task at hand without distraction or timidity. Without concentration, you cannot have success in any sports or life, and also during sport, the toughest phase is the handling of distractions. As such, in addition to being able to maintain mental composure and balance, a professional athlete needs to have a high degree of alertness, concentration, and focus throughout the sporting match. How then can yoga practice improve sports performance?

This question answers that yoga provides you with all the necessary developments right from the root level of your body and mind to work together uniformly for a long time.

The three key factors that yoga provides you to boost your sports performance are:-

1) Prevents injury

2) Enhances Muscle Function

3) Combats stress

As an athlete, a particular sport can develop certain muscle groups while ignoring others. Over time, due to this process causes imbalances in the muscles and joints, leading to overexposed injuries. Yoga helps to counter this problem and maintain the overall balance of the body’s muscles. It helps the muscles and ligaments move through a full extent of motion, thus cultivating balance and core strength which is a tremendous advantage to athletes in their chosen sports.

In some sports like Archery and Shooting where attention and control over emotions demand more. But psychological https://www.viagrageneric.org factors like stress, anxiety, and aggression considerably affect the sports performances of the athlete. In this situation, yoga can help athletes effectively manage stress, an often forgotten but key contributor to recovery and performance. It allows athletes to become more physically and mentally conscious of their body’s movement and their minds too.

Insight Benefits of Yoga for Athletes

According to the Yoga Alliance, practicing yoga regularly can help improve your sports skills and overall fitness. Some benefits are:-

Yoga for Injury Prevention

Yoga prevents injury by:

• Improving flexibility
• Addressing muscle imbalances
• Strengthening movement patterns
• Assisting with recovery by combating inflammation and increasing oxygen flow

Poses that are good for athletes

Wheel: works on arm strength; open back, shoulders, and hips

Down dog: great hamstring, shoulder, and calf opener

Eagle: great for balance and stability while opening shoulders and hips

Devotional warrior: opens hips and shoulders while strengthening legs

Conclusion

Yoga can help to energize and revitalize your body. It is a great addition to any exercise regimen and has many benefits for improving sports performance. It is an extraordinary practice for athletes of all ages who can do it at their own pace. So, walk out of your comfort zone and onto the mat today and start doing Yoga. You can also go for a professional yoga trainer to get the best out of it.

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