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Skylah
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What are the things I have to do to get my body in shape for a college level?
What workouts for track do I need to do.
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Jerome Dees Jr.
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The great thing about college is the expansive physical led programs they have. If you are going out for a sport, they’ll likely have an outline of things you can do to get and be ready.
If you are talking in general, being active and exercising a few days per week for an hour a day would be a good minimum to aim for in my opinion.
If you are talking in general, being active and exercising a few days per week for an hour a day would be a good minimum to aim for in my opinion.
Michelle M.
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Hello, Skylah !
The first thing you may want to do is to find out about the track and field recruiting rules from the college you plan to attend or compete in. It will also depend on if you are a distance runner, hurdler, etc.
It is very important that you have longevity with your experience as recruiters look for that. They like students that have a history of experience and even if you've started in middle school it will be in your favor. Keep in mind that all colleges have different criteria such as liking speed over strength while other colleges prefer strength over speed. So before doing any workout, know your college and the recruiting criteria. You can go for an orientation at the college close to the time you enroll and visit the department that can tell you the details so you'll know how to train beforehand.
My advice is to continue with a healthy diet that you've had in high school and practice frequently. Try to improve speed and endurance. Anything related to health should be discussed with your doctor as far as nutrition for your specific needs and a physical. Your doctor can recommend a workout for you after you discuss your sports plans. You can also look up some track workouts on line at You Tube to see if their are any that you like or think can add to your progress. Make sure you visit your doctor. You can do a telemedicine visit with a nutritionist for any specific diet that you're wondering about. It also may be helpful to visit a Gym and ask the trainers' advice about any special workouts. Diet and workouts should be done in person if possible with health professionals.
Just focus on what you're good at and make improvements gradually. Read up about the different colleges recruitment habits and choose a college that would be in favor of the level you are at before you graduate high school. Also, your current Coach can give you individualized suggestions as the coach has known you and your performance record.
I hope this was helpful and I wish you much success !
The first thing you may want to do is to find out about the track and field recruiting rules from the college you plan to attend or compete in. It will also depend on if you are a distance runner, hurdler, etc.
It is very important that you have longevity with your experience as recruiters look for that. They like students that have a history of experience and even if you've started in middle school it will be in your favor. Keep in mind that all colleges have different criteria such as liking speed over strength while other colleges prefer strength over speed. So before doing any workout, know your college and the recruiting criteria. You can go for an orientation at the college close to the time you enroll and visit the department that can tell you the details so you'll know how to train beforehand.
My advice is to continue with a healthy diet that you've had in high school and practice frequently. Try to improve speed and endurance. Anything related to health should be discussed with your doctor as far as nutrition for your specific needs and a physical. Your doctor can recommend a workout for you after you discuss your sports plans. You can also look up some track workouts on line at You Tube to see if their are any that you like or think can add to your progress. Make sure you visit your doctor. You can do a telemedicine visit with a nutritionist for any specific diet that you're wondering about. It also may be helpful to visit a Gym and ask the trainers' advice about any special workouts. Diet and workouts should be done in person if possible with health professionals.
Just focus on what you're good at and make improvements gradually. Read up about the different colleges recruitment habits and choose a college that would be in favor of the level you are at before you graduate high school. Also, your current Coach can give you individualized suggestions as the coach has known you and your performance record.
I hope this was helpful and I wish you much success !
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To get your body in shape for college level, you can follow these steps:
Exercising Smarter: Start by getting active. If you must sit at school and/or work, then move your legs and body about. You can also do aerobic exercises which are those that get your heart rate up the most. They will improve your body’s ability to handle physical exertion and make you healthier.
Eating Well: Eating a healthy diet by focusing on protein, grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy helps you get in shape.
Consistency: If you want to get in shape, you will need to get in some activity at least every other day. You can’t expect results when you exercise inconsistently and infrequently.
For track workouts, you can consider the following:
Push the pace on straightaways: This involves increasing your speed during the straight portions of the track and slowing down on the curves.
Ladder intervals: These are workouts where you increase the distance or time of your hard intervals in a stepwise fashion.
Timed mile test: This is a workout where you time yourself running a mile as fast as you can.
Fartleks: These are unstructured workouts where you mix in periods of fast running with periods of slower running.
Mile repeats: This involves running a mile at a fast pace, taking a short break, and then repeating.
Remember, it’s important to start slow and gradually increase the intensity of your workouts to avoid injury. It’s also a good idea to consult with a fitness professional or coach to ensure you’re doing exercises correctly and following a balanced program. Stay consistent, and you’ll see improvements over time. Good luck! 😊
Exercising Smarter: Start by getting active. If you must sit at school and/or work, then move your legs and body about. You can also do aerobic exercises which are those that get your heart rate up the most. They will improve your body’s ability to handle physical exertion and make you healthier.
Eating Well: Eating a healthy diet by focusing on protein, grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy helps you get in shape.
Consistency: If you want to get in shape, you will need to get in some activity at least every other day. You can’t expect results when you exercise inconsistently and infrequently.
For track workouts, you can consider the following:
Push the pace on straightaways: This involves increasing your speed during the straight portions of the track and slowing down on the curves.
Ladder intervals: These are workouts where you increase the distance or time of your hard intervals in a stepwise fashion.
Timed mile test: This is a workout where you time yourself running a mile as fast as you can.
Fartleks: These are unstructured workouts where you mix in periods of fast running with periods of slower running.
Mile repeats: This involves running a mile at a fast pace, taking a short break, and then repeating.
Remember, it’s important to start slow and gradually increase the intensity of your workouts to avoid injury. It’s also a good idea to consult with a fitness professional or coach to ensure you’re doing exercises correctly and following a balanced program. Stay consistent, and you’ll see improvements over time. Good luck! 😊