#1 Tip for being a Sucessful Tournament player...

I wanted to re-post this article because I think its Super important for the success of any player!



Start working out and GET in shape for the 2009 season NOW!

Cardio and weight training will make you more effective on the field reguardless of your play style. If you are tired you tend to get sloppy, and sloppy means your arms sticking out of the bunker while shooting or taking a few extra seconds behind the bunker to catch your breath, mean-while you aren't watching your lane. The list goes on and on!

These are some tips I found on "How to Get in Shape"

1. Don't drink your calories: This is the most important rule to follow. Try not to drink anything that has calories; only drink water! A good rule of thumb for how much water you should drink is to divide your weight in half and that number in ounces is your recommended daily water intake. Therefore, if you weigh 200 lbs. , you should drink about 100 oz. per day.
2. Feed Your Body: You have to feed your body calories - good calories. It is very important to eat several meals a day. Do not go more than 4 hrs without eating, unless of course you are sleeping. You may not even need to limit how much you eat at each interval. Smaller, frequent meals will increase your metabolism, maintain your blood sugar, and prevent you from overeating.
3. Eat at Home:Dining out is great, but do not do it all the time! While this can be difficult if you travel a lot, if you do go out to eat, try your best to stick with the above rules.
4. Sugar is your Enemy: Surely you have heard this one a thousand times, but it is true. If you love candy, cookies and sweets, you should do your best to give them up - at least for a short time. Stay away from the sweets, especially until you get to your goal weight. It really can be done!
5. Work Out Consistantly: Join a gym or go for a jog...run sprints with all your paintball gear on, including full pods and hoppers. If you want to go the advanced route fill your pods with rocks and go for a fast jog a few times a week...you might look a bit silly but it will increase your stamia and get you use to your gear.
   

I can't stress enough on how active the sport of paintball is, even though matches may only last 4 minutes its an intense time of reflex and quick sprints. So Get in SHAPE!