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10 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

The Sporting

While the cold temperature of wild waters may shock your system, it compels you to concentrate on your breathing, which can calm your nervous system. If you have a high vagal tone, your body can physically relax more quickly after periods of stress, thanks to the effective functioning of your parasympathetic nervous system.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Food also provides non-energy vitamins and minerals that support essential activities like converting food to energy, developing hormones, supporting the immune and nervous systems, and protecting our body from damage. Sleep contributes to improved reaction times, faster recovery, and enhanced endurance.

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How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches

First Beat

For example, HRVmeasured during sleepindicates how the nervous system responds to stress and recovery. For example, if an athletes VOmax indicates room for improvement in endurance, their training plan can incorporate activities to target that specific area. What Makes a Great AMS for Performance Teams?