One of the great pitfalls in the world of poker is trying to maintain a level of fitness.
It does not take much to fall into bad habits, especially when playing online. It is hard enough for the professionals who play live action games but they at least have the workout of walking through the bustling casino.
However, online poker players only have a short walk to the computer desk to start their game. Hardly a marathon.
This does not mean that you should concede defeat and fall victim to an unforgiving schedule that leaves you feeling less than active. By following a few simple tips you can shrug off the notion that it is a competition between being a competitive online poker player or being healthy.
One of the biggest advantages that competitive poker players have is being your own boss, you make the rules and you run your own schedule. Use this to your advantage.
Your body craves routine and you will feel a great deal better in yourself if you manage to provide it with one.
This means no sitting at the tables until 6pm one day then catching a few winks in the afternoon days later. Try to develop some consistency, build a routine and stick to it.
Diet is another aspect of a poker players life that come be very easily overlooked, yet it vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This means providing yourself with the adequate nutritional intake that your body needs.
No sitting at he desk devouring snacks and sugary drinks.
Try and stick to a regular meal schedule and remember the basic food groups, after all, you cannot expect to give your best performance at the tables if you do not have the right fuel.
The final point is equally as important as the above. Get a little exercise.
There is no need to be trying to become an Olympiad between sessions at the table but a walk around the block every day and a few light exercises will not only keep you feeling a lot better but will have the added benefit of keeping your mind on your poker and not on deteriorating health.
