How to train for cheerleading?

How to Train for Cheerleading

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  By and large, cheerleaders are considered to be genuine athletes and as such, are required to fulfill certain physical training requirements. Team members must be strong, no matter what their position. That means maintaining a healthy, balanced diet and incorporating an exercise plan into daily activities. Flexibility, strength, endurance and diet are the keys to training like a pro. Difficulty: Moderately Challenging Things You'll Need Balanced diet Dietician (optional) Food journal Diet and exercise plan Jogging/walking shoes Physical trainer (optional) Gym with weights Exercise journal Instructions Train for Cheerleading Make a plan. The best way to stick with a diet and exercise program is to write it down and check it off day after day. Keep a food journal to be sure you are eating correctly and an exercise journal to record and track your progressions. Begin by warming up. Walking quickly or jogging lightly for 5-10 minutes before starting a workout or practice is required to get the circulatory system moving. The blood begins to flow through the muscles, which can prevent tightness and soreness later. Always stretch your muscles before and after workouts, games and competitions. This keeps your muscles strong and will help you avoid pulls and strains. Common stretches include: butterfly, quadriceps, pike, straddle, arm and arm behind the head stretch. Build muscle through weight training. When you build strength, you reduce your chance of injury. Common strength training exercises include squats, curls, presses, pull ups, leg lifts and crunches. Be sure to ingest enough calories so you have energy while performing. If you eat well and work out concurrently, you will maintain the athletic physique required for cheerleading. Healthy carbohydrates and sugars (like pasta and fresh fruit) can help you maintain long term energy needed to train for cheerleading. Tips & Warnings Tip: Your muscles will burn after an effective strength train workout. Tip: Do a 30-minute light aerobic exercise on your days off to help build overall endurance. Warning: Do not work out heavily if your muscles are sore from a previous workout. Warning: Never strength train with weights without a spotter or direct supervision. Warning: Avoid over training the same muscle. Warning: Leading a healthy lifestyle is a must, which means that drinking, smoking and drug use are strictly prohibited. Warning: It is illegal for school-sponsored squads to have a weight requirement, but you need to keep your body fat down to stay healthy. The healthier you are, the better you will perform.