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]]>The reason having a working buddy is so beneficial is because they encourage you, hold you accountable, and even inspire you to encourage them in return. Having a group of friends that you play basketball with is like having multiple workout buddies who are holding you accountable. But in this case, they’re not making you feel bad about it. They’re reminding you how much fun you could be having.
We say “brotherhood” in the colloquial sense, because obviously women can enjoy basketball just as much as men. But the concept rings true on both ends because basketball really is a family affair. You become bonded with your basketball brethren when you play together—and ultimately, it’s this shared love that brings you back to the court time and time again.
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]]>Basketball requires no small commitment of cardio from our bodies. If you’re playing a full court game, you’ll be running up and down that court until you feel the need to throw up. It’s not quite like cross country, because you’re not really supposed to jog. Basketball requires players to sprint, and to not hold back.
In basketball, you’re not just running the standard way. When on defense, you’re moving your legs in such a way that you’d never normally do. It’s a lateral movement exercise that truly works you out and improves leg strength like no other. Finally, playing basketball means you’ll also be doing a great deal of jumping—which is also a great form of cardio.
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]]>This workout, like any professional athlete needs to do, is full-body and works out your muscles and your heart with cardio. Not only that, basketball players need to be able to move swiftly and easily–so this circuitous workout also helps improve your range of motion! You’ll do a number of moves which we’ll detail below, and for each, you’ll do two to three sets based on your energy and fitness levels.
You can google each of these moves to help you see how to do them properly. Always remember to hydrate and to listen to your body so as not to overwork it! Here’s the workout in order:
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]]>The fitness influencer admitted she was an extremely shy kid, but that changed once she started playing basketball. This sport provided her with a vessel to start breaking out of her shell and helped her learn to be more confident.
“It gave me confidence to know that my body and mind could work together to make a creative play, to make a game winning shot, to problem solve, and work with others towards a common goal,” wrote Kelsey Heenan on Instagram.
The Co-founder of Hiit Max shared this interesting part of her fitness journey after her parents sent her fun videos from her childhood. Her story can serve as a valuable lesson for all the parents who want to encourage their kids to sign up for a new fun activity, since basketball turned out to be a true life-changer for Heenan.
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]]>The reason having a working buddy is so beneficial is because they encourage you, hold you accountable, and even inspire you to encourage them in return. Having a group of friends that you play basketball with is like having multiple workout buddies who are holding you accountable. But in this case, they’re not making you feel bad about it. They’re reminding you how much fun you could be having.
We say “brotherhood” in the colloquial sense, because obviously women can enjoy basketball just as much as men. But the concept rings true on both ends because basketball really is a family affair. You become bonded with your basketball brethren when you play together—and ultimately, it’s this shared love that brings you back to the court time and time again.
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]]>The post Basketball is a Great Way to Stay in Shape appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Basketball requires no small commitment of cardio from our bodies. If you’re playing a full court game, you’ll be running up and down that court until you feel the need to throw up. It’s not quite like cross country, because you’re not really supposed to jog. Basketball requires players to sprint, and to not hold back.
In basketball, you’re not just running the standard way. When on defense, you’re moving your legs in such a way that you’d never normally do. It’s a lateral movement exercise that truly works you out and improves leg strength like no other. Finally, playing basketball means you’ll also be doing a great deal of jumping—which is also a great form of cardio.
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]]>The post How to Train Like an NBA Star appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>This workout, like any professional athlete needs to do, is full-body and works out your muscles and your heart with cardio. Not only that, basketball players need to be able to move swiftly and easily–so this circuitous workout also helps improve your range of motion! You’ll do a number of moves which we’ll detail below, and for each, you’ll do two to three sets based on your energy and fitness levels.
You can google each of these moves to help you see how to do them properly. Always remember to hydrate and to listen to your body so as not to overwork it! Here’s the workout in order:
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]]>The post Fit Girl Kelsey Heenan Explains How Playing Sports Helped Her Gain Confidence appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>The fitness influencer admitted she was an extremely shy kid, but that changed once she started playing basketball. This sport provided her with a vessel to start breaking out of her shell and helped her learn to be more confident.
“It gave me confidence to know that my body and mind could work together to make a creative play, to make a game winning shot, to problem solve, and work with others towards a common goal,” wrote Kelsey Heenan on Instagram.
The Co-founder of Hiit Max shared this interesting part of her fitness journey after her parents sent her fun videos from her childhood. Her story can serve as a valuable lesson for all the parents who want to encourage their kids to sign up for a new fun activity, since basketball turned out to be a true life-changer for Heenan.
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