No matter what your sport is, performance optimization is key. If you aren’t actively taking steps to further your performance, you’re holding yourself back. There are many proven strategies an athlete can take to maximize their potential in a healthily and naturally.

Performance Optimization Tips for Athletes

1. Get IV Supplements

Receiving the right mixture of vitamins and minerals is a challenge for every athlete, even with a well-balanced diet. Oral supplements aren’t too helpful because the body’s digestive system will remove much of the nutrients. Intravenous vitamins and minerals bypass the digestive system, giving the body 100% of the benefits. IV fluid is beneficial for keeping you hydrated and healthy, preventing common issues, such as cramping.

2. Drill With Functional Exercises

Avoid concentrating on body sculpting; and instead, focus on functional exercises that allow you to practice the movements you perform in your sport. By drilling these movements, you’ll improve your neuromuscular reaction and strength, which boosts performance optimization and prevents injury. Helpful functional exercises for runners include goblet squats and single leg bridges.

3. Log Performance

Log every workout with information, such as repetitions, times, and speed, to monitor whether you’ve gotten stronger or faster. The numbers will indicate where you’ve improved with your training and where you need to focus next.

Working with a professional is essential for every athlete striving to reach performance optimization. The functional medicine team at IMUA Orthopedics Sports & Health in Honolulu, HI, specializes in helping athletes prevent injury while expanding abilities. Their sports medicine approach includes optimizing diet and lifestyle and using both surgical and non-operative treatments. Learn more about their team on their website, and call (808) 521-8170 to get started.