Medical City Healthcare | Take Care | Spring 2019

LOVE the body you’re in Appreciate all your body can do. Move. Dance. Stretch. Explore. Recognize and develop your strengths. Surround yourself with positive people. Stop comparing yourself to others. Talk positively about your body. Focus on health rather than weight. Love your body like a cherished friend— feed it healthy food, get plenty of rest, etc. Be yourself— perfectly you. CULTIVATE A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE AT ANY AGE can enhance performance and improve physical recovery. > > Prioritize cooling-down exercises as much as warmups. To reduce the risk of injury, don’t let players run off the field or court immediately after practice. > > Don’t forget to rest. Young athletes should take at least one day off a week from organized sports to allow time for their bodies to recover physically. 7 MedicalCityHealthcare.com