Have you ever noticed how Fighting Irish football players are built like tanks? Well, they have to be. They have to be built in such a way that their bodies can handle high-impact hits and sudden bursts of movement. Getting to this plateau takes time and discipline, but anyone with the heart can do it. It’s all about conditioning your body to get into a regular routine to break and remake and strengthen the muscles.
First thing’s first. Before starting a regular regimen, be sure to make time. Clear your schedule during your breaks and find two to three hours you can devote yourself to working out. This is not negotiable. When friends ask you out during this period, you have to say no, or just say you’ll follow after gym.
The second thing and one of the most important things to remember is that you have to eat right. Minimize the booze because that kills muscle development. Football players, though they love to party hard, also stick to a strict diet during training.
Third, get much-needed rest. Get at least six to seven hours of good night’s sleep. This is when your body heals itself to get ready for the following day’s work out.
These are all great reminders that not just football players, but athletes in almost any sport follow. But to be built, do what they do and hit heavier weights. That’s the start of your journey.
Hello, I’m Tom Colton, a student at the University of Notre Dame and a huge fan of the Fighting Irish. For more on my hobbies and interests, check out this page.
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