It can seem natural for you to go "all out, all the time" when you are playing sports – especially if you are a competitive individual – as this will give you the best chance of winning and performing well, but as you get older, it will also be important for you to learn how to conserve your energy when you play sports. After all, you will be no good to your team if you run out of energy in the middle of a game – and you will be no good to your body if you overexert yourself, to a point where you cannot play again anytime soon! The first step to conserving your energy during a sporting event takes place even before the sporting event begins, as you will need to make sure that you are stretching fully; by giving your body all the stretching it needs (not just in the areas of your body you think you will be using, but in all areas of your body!), you will prevent both injury and fatigue once the competition begins. By not running at certain times during the sporting event itself, you will also be able to conserve energy; if you are playing soccer, for instance, you can play your zone and not only conserve energy by not running all over the place, but also be in proper position when the ball comes your way! Know the times when you can conserve energy on the field in whatever sport you play, and you will feel much more energized as you compete. Lastly, you need to make sure your body and muscles are replenished throughout the sporting event by drinking lots of water; take the time to come to the sideline every once in a while to fill back up on water. Playing sports is a great way to stay in shape, but if you are not careful, it can also be a great way to hurt yourself or to become over-fatigued; follow these tips, and you will be able to keep your body safe during sporting competitions, and will be able to keep up your energy all the way throughout.
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