Q&A for How to Be a Good Athlete

To be a great athlete, you have to have passion and a deep desire to improve every single day. That's something that's inherent in the best players, like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Mike Trout. They go to bed and wake up thinking about what they can do to be better.

Any sport which keeps you moving and works upper and lower body together would be good. This would include singles tennis, badminton, volleyball, swimming, water polo, cross-country skiing.

Jumping of all types. Long jump, high jump, slalom jumps, jumping lunges, jumping jacks, jump squats.

Do wind sprints and endurance drills. Eat fruits and vegetables, but most importantly, load up on protein and carbs. Exercises such as squats, push-ups, jogging on the spot, planks and mountain climbers will make you a more explosive runner.

Start doing explosive workouts such as jump squats and lunges. Also, watch videos on proper running form and implement those techniques into your running.

Being athletic is about how you move your body. Running, biking, stretching, and weight lifting are all great ways to get an in-shape and flexible athletic body without playing sports.

Practice. Before you work out, do some leg and back stretches. Like it said above, the key ingredients are to sleep well and eat well. Everything in moderation!

Don't worry about your other problems in life. Instead, stay focused on your karate practice and improving your skills. Think about how it will help your confidence in life, knowing how to take care of yourself physically and also think about how it teaches you great mental discipline, which is going to be helpful in your career, social life and parenting.

It usually takes a year before you get comfortable with your sport. But it all depends on your level of enthusiasm and how much you're willing to practice.

Practice your fundamentals, such as your footwork (which is very important when you need to reach a shuttle quickly), drills, reception, serves and different strokes. It all pays off.

It's a long process, and you will keep developing and improving your strength and technique the more you practice. If you stay motivated and keep practicing, you'll start to see improvements within even a few weeks if you keep at it, which is what makes a good sprinter.

Just believe you can do it. Set goals and work hard to achieve them. Start with smaller, easier goals, and work your way up to bigger and better things. When you see yourself improving, you'll feel more confident.

Work on snapping your wrists when shooting. Work out your wrists and forearms.

I have been doing this particular excersise routine for 3/4 years every day and it works: 20 press ups, 20 squats, 40 secs of plank, 20 secs of balancing on each leg, 7 laps around the school playground, 2 laps around the whole school. A martial art. And gym.

It depends on what you’re practicing! Most sports require a field, but some such as gymnastics, cheer, and ping pong. If you are doing a sport that requires being outside or on a field then you could practice in your backyard or even in a park. Wherever you decide to practice remember to warm up and stretch before doing anything else.