So, you want to wait up but don't want to be dozing off during the game? We tapped Hurricanes Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston for some tips and tricks as to how to combat that.
Tip #1: Get Extra Rest The Night Before
That's right, get to bed early tonight.
Extending your night of sleep in the days leading up to an event can improve performance and mood, along with reduce stress levels. "Banking" more sleep leading up to an event can provide confidence that if you get a shorter night of sleep because you've stayed up for the late game, the extra that you've accumulated prior can help you power through.
"Sleep, out of everything we do, is the most important. It's the number one thing we do to recovery, our health, our immune system. It's obvious. You're supposed to sleep eight of the 24 hours a day, which breaks down to one-third of your life."
Tip #2: Stay Hydrated
Go grab yourself a glass of H2O.
One of the top benefits of drinking water is that it provides energy. Multiple studies have shown over the years that dehydration lowers performance, making you feel sluggish. Dehydration is also proven to have the ability to alter your mood and cognitive functioning. Nobody wants to go watch a Canes game in a bad mood.
