Los objetivos físicos realistas pueden convertirlo en un vencedor

Un plan de actividades basado en el disfrute y el nivel de condición física produce los mejores resultados, según un experto

SÁBADO, 20 de febrero (HealthDay News/Drtango) -- Para los que se sienten inspirados por el rendimiento de los atletas en las Olimpiadas de Invierno, la Asociación Nacional de Entrenadores de Atletismo (National Athletic Trainers' Association) ofrece algunos consejos sobre cómo iniciar su propia carrera para mejorar su condición física y resistencia.

Primero, tome en cuenta su nivel de condición física. Un examen médico puede ayudarlo a determinar si no está en buena forma para comenzar un nuevo régimen o intensificar el que ya tiene. Si no está listo, considere una introducción gradual a una actividad con la ayuda de un médico, entrenador de atletismo u otro profesional.

Saque tiempo para pensar también en su mente y no sólo en su cuerpo. Un estudio de 2008 publicado en la revista Journal of Athletic Training encontró que la resistencia mental y emocional puede mejorar el rendimiento de atletas universitarios.

Fijarse metas es una buena idea, pero tienen que ser realistas. Cuando elija un deporte, pruebe uno con el que haya disfrutado en el pasado o que realmente quiera hacer, y entrene con un amigo para que se mantenga motivado.

Algunas otras ideas: Los planes diarios y semanales pueden ayudarlo a seguir por el buen camino, pero pídale a un profesional que les eche un vistazo para asegurarse de que son factibles. Y no permita que las adversidades frenen su progreso.

"Identificar una actividad que realmente disfrute y trabajar en pro de objetivos realistas es la verdadera clave del éxito", enfatizó Ralph Reiff, entrenador de atletismo y director de St. Vincent Sports Performance en Indianápolis, en un comunicado de prensa de la Asociación Nacional de Entrenadores de Atletismo.

"Seguir los triunfos y derrotas de los atletas olímpicos nos demuestra que todos tenemos la capacidad de intentarlo una y otra vez", agregó Reiff. "No sólo se sentirá mejor cuando encuentre la actividad que es mejor para usted, sino que tendrá una mejor figura y mejorará su estado físico y mental. Así podrá ir tras su propia medalla de oro personal".

Artículo por HealthDay, traducido por Hispanicare
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/news/fullstory_95583.html

FUENTE: National Athletic Trainers' Association, news release, Feb. 11, 2010

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