"The Day After"

What happens the day after you play? If you play high school football on Friday night, your Saturday may consist of sleeping in a little bit. Or you may have to get up to go watch some film of what happened the night before...maybe get a little treatment for that twisted ankle. Hopefully you get the yardwork done in time to watch that 11:30 college football game.

But what are you doing to get ready for Monday's practice? "Resting." you might say. "My body needs to recover from the game last night."

But are you really helping your body recover? You may actually be hindering the recovery process....

"A sports psychology study found that the addition of low intensity exercise to the rest period after a game of rugby did not adversely affect physiological recovery and had a significantly beneficial effect on psychological recovery by enhancing relaxation." (Br J Sports Med 2004, 38:436-440)

This just means that there needs to be more attention on taking care of your body after the game. This takes on even more significance when you factor in the demands of high school sports: play until late Friday night, possibly have to drive a significant distance home, eat something (probably not an ideal meal), and get right in bed. No activity again until late morning or early afternoon.

What are the problems? Your body after a game is fatigued, due mainly to depleted glycogen levels & an increase in lactic acid. We need to take care of our bodies to restore the normal levels back, with the right foods & hydration, and by the right level of exercise.

Starting this Saturday, Arkansas Sports Performance Center is holding its first "Day After" workout class. For only $30, an athlete can come in for an hour and get:


* Lactic Acid Removal
* Stretch
* Footwork
* Injury help
* Nutrition advice
* Video analysis (optional)
NORMAL PRICING FOR ALL THESE SERVICES: $150

All for only $30! You also get a FREE nutrition shake & a t-shirt!!

YOU MUST RESERVE A SPOT by calling 501-539-FAST.

Take care of your bodies.....get ready for the next game.....javascript:void(0)






On another note, congratulations to the Arkansas Travelers! Last night in Frisco, TX, the Travs wrapped up their 6th Texas League title.
As a kid who grew up around the Travelers, I am very happy for the organization!