{"id":14067,"date":"2021-06-16T07:56:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T07:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=14067"},"modified":"2021-07-19T12:12:51","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T12:12:51","slug":"5-tips-to-improve-your-game","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-sports-vision\/vision-skills-for-sports\/5-tips-to-improve-your-game\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Improve your Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re trying out for a high school sports team or a professional athlete, these 5 tips can help you improve your game.<\/h2>\n

Whether you’re a budding athlete or have already made a name for yourself, there is always room for improving your performance. Follow these 5 tips to help you achieve your goals and enhance your game.<\/p>\n

1. Eat a healthy balanced diet<\/b><\/h2>\n

Athletes require a higher daily calorie intake to give their bodies the fuel they need to stay active for many hours at a time. Depending on your age, weight, and level of fitness, you may require between 2,000-5,000 calories per day!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get too excited though\u2014 the extra calories you’re allowed per day doesn\u2019t mean that you should make a habit out of dropping by your favorite fast food restaurant to order the biggest cheese burger you can sink your teeth into!<\/p>\n

Nutritionists advise a diet high in protein, vegetables and legumes to fuel your body and feed your muscles the nutrients they need to beef up and stay strong.<\/p>\n

It is also important to watch your sugar and alcohol intake, which can both have negative effects on your energy, stamina, and overall health.<\/p>\n

Before changing any of your eating habits, contact an eye doctor<\/b><\/a> near you to make sure they are right for you and your overall health.<\/p>\n

2. Strengthen your vision skills<\/b><\/h2>\n

Certain visual skills<\/a> are essential for optimal sports performance and can even be the driving force behind your success on the field.<\/p>\n

Sports vision training<\/a> is a personalized program designed to strengthen the visual skills necessary for practically any sport you play.<\/p>\n

Vision training sessions are conducted by optometrists experienced in sports vision, and can include the use of specialized lenses, prisms<\/a>, and eye exercises designed to train and strengthen the eye-brain connections for clearer, more comfortable vision.<\/p>\n

If you want to improve your sports performance, contact an eye doctor<\/a> near you, who can discuss how to take your game to the next level.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SEE RELATED:<\/strong> The Vision Coach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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