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For any physical recreation that one wants to do, certain amounts of training need to be done so one can perform well for any specific activity. But, aside from learning about the skills required to excel in a particular competition, there are many cases when technical knowledge is not enough for players to succeed in the playing field.

Indeed, aside from specific game drills, athletes also engage in many basic physical routines to boost their physical capabilitiesareas that once improved, will often enable them to play longer. Now, for them to be able to take such physical punishment, many will invest in various supplements that promise to help them improve their physiques.

But to understand how such drugs work, remember that supplements are basically prescribed to people who may have nutritional deficiencies or need nutrients that they do not typically get from their meals. Now, when it comes to athletes, they similarly require the same vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, though in more concentrated amounts.

With such increased volumes of nutrients added to different sports supplements, it is easy to see why many players put their faith on such products. By reading the formulas of these supplements, it makes sense that these can deliver the following health benefits:

1. Lessen body fats If one wants to shed off excess pounds, taking in protein shakes are said to help form their muscle components by pushing the body to consume fat deposits from the belly, legs, arms, and other areas.

2. Boost one’s endurance Through sports drinks, in particular, not only can a player make up for for the fluids he or she lost while doing a particular exercise, he or she can also have a fill of electrolytesthus maintaining optimal hydration levels. Typically, this will enable said athlete to last longer when playing ball games.

3. Increase muscle mass With an athlete lasting longer during workouts and increasing their physiological functions during games, supplements ultimately help him or her develop lean muscle mass. Ultimately, developing muscles will make them quicker, stronger, and more adept on the playing field or court.

Despite these promised effects, one can only feel the power of such specially designed drugs if one takes them while maintaining a balanced diet, doing regular exercise, and enjoying sufficient amounts of sleep. It is only with a combination of all these that players will truly benefit from such substances.

In the past, the sports bra came in a single standard style, limited sizes and quite frankly only worked by compressing the breasts into the chest and into the arm pits. Having a spare tire shape surrounding your chest was hardly physically flattering and certainly not comfortable. The material was spandex-like, but without moisture wicking abilities so that you ended up with pools of rash causing sweat. The limited sizes of small to large or A to C cup presumed that larger chested women didnt exercise or need sport bras.

Thank goodness for a common sense revolution and more women demanding what they need. The market has now been flooded with new options with each manufacturer improving on the last innovation. The first consideration is the type of activity you will be engaging in. High impact sports and activities with repetitive motion will require maximum bounce control. Fuller figured women will need to choose maximum control and compression for all athletic endeavors to protect their breasts from damaging jiggles. Small to medium chested women can match the level of support to their chosen activity.

There are two main types of control, compression and encapsulation. Compression holds the breasts in as opposed to projecting the bust outwards on a shelf. Encapsulation surrounds the breasts from all angles to prevent the bounce and movement of jarring exercise from causing tissue damage. Women with cup sizes A to B can choose from either, while women C cup and greater should opt for both forms of control in a bra. Both compression and encapsulation are achieved through reinforced stitching, support panels, stretch and non-stretch materials. Check for specialty bras and full figure bras that can do double duty.

When choosing your bra, jump around and ensure that the material is breathable and will wick moisture away quickly. Your breasts should not be pushed into your arms range of motion nor should you feel the bra moving and shifting on your frame.

A good sport bra is worth the frustration and annoyance of shopping around and trying out various brands. Just grit your teeth and see it as the first challenge on the road to better health.

Motivating athletes is one of the never ending challenges of sports parents and sport coaches. Observing seemingly unmotivated athletes can be very frustrating for adults, especially when dealing with athletes who show a real talent for a sport. To my knowledge, there are no guaranteed solutions to motivating these type athletes, but that doesn’t mean that parents and coaches should not keep trying. One never knows when athletes may become inspired and gain the necessary motivation to work hard at sport. Adults, who remain encouraging and optimistic about their kids futures, have the best chance of turning unmotivated players into motivated ones.

One of the first things that sports parents and sport coaches can do is to help kids understand that some athletes are more naturally gifted than others, but hard work is always necessary for success. Pointing out that it is not always the most gifted that succeed is important. This realization that hard work can overcome less talent can help motivate kids. Some kids understand the connection of hard work and success early on in their careers, where others have not. There are examples of many star athletes who came to this realization, after not being stars at a young age. Many future star athletes became successful when they became motivated at a later age. Telling kids of these athletes can provide the inspiration to motivate youth athletes.

Staying positive in a realistic and hopeful way is something parents should strive for with their words and actions. This is usually the only chance of turning around an unmotivated athlete. Parents, who are constantly insisting that kids work harder (pushing), usually turn kids away from sports. “Pushing” is rarely helpful for an athletes development.

Following are positive and realistic words that can serve to inspire kids.

Positive coaching words to motivate athletes who do not like to practice:

You were obviously upset over the way you played. You have a better chance of succeeding and avoiding those feelings if you dedicate more practice time into it. It is hard to feel empathy, even for ones own childs disappointment, when they did not put much practice into it. These words spoken in a matter of fact way may resonate with athletes who lack motivation.

Positive coaching words to motivate athletes who work hard but struggle for success:

I know you tried your best and thats all anyone can expect of you. There is a good chance the results will be different the next time. Always providing hope for athletes is comforting and necessary. Telling them how proud you are of their effort and that almost always their efforts will pay off in the future can prevent kids from losing their motivation.

Positive coaching words to motivate all athletes:

“I will help you figure it out, if you want me to” and “We will practice if you want”.We is a powerful word and the we feeling” is also comforting so kids dont feel like they have to do it all on their own. It shows them that you are willing to help them put in the work to become more successful.

Word of caution:

Objective analysis of athletes’ performance by parents and coaches is necessary. Adults, who are overly positive and unrealistic offer “false praise” which can be detrimental in the long run. False praise is awarding players acclaim when their play does not warrant it. Saying “You were awesome” when they obviously were not is an example of false praise. It is better to be honest with them, at the appropriate time. However, letting kids know that you are proud of them and believe in them, whatever the results, is not false praise.