When you think of the daily life of an esports player, you might imagine something sedate.
The picture of esports players as not particularly athletic or social is a dated one.
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Players will sit down to several hours of scrims, or practice matches against players of similar skills.
Theyll break for lunch in the middle, and then return to scrims afterwards.
It doesnt sound daunting or physically taxing, until you actually attempt to do it.
Its actually a lot harder than people think.
It is their full-time job.
And its a demanding job, too.
Healthy life, better play
So what do esports players do when they hit the gym?
Theres no one answer that best suits all pros many have their own trainers and routines they follow.
I also have a go at work on their cardio so they dont fatigue as much or as fast.
to be in good physical shape.
For that reason, lots of esports team managers encourage working out.
The Dallas Fuel offers players the option to work with a trainer at the gym.
Schellens says he works with almost 50 people across the organization.
Players are encouraged to maintain a healthful diet of lean meats and lots of vegetables.
Diet can play a big role in helping mental focus, said Artress.
We limit the amount of fried or fatty foods…
If you feed these guys something really heavy in carbs, that affects their performance in scrims afterwards.
Theyre slower to respond, more sleepy.
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Health and fitness go a long way in this space just like any other.
Strain and stress
Exercise also plays a role in preventing physical and mental health problems players face.
Injury among esports players is on the rise, particularly with the popularity of college-level esports programs.
Besides warding off physical vulnerability, exercise also keeps coordination and reflexes from degrading.
So theyre looking at ways to prolong their career to stay mentally sharp, but also with their reflexes.
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Sanders said this burnout is part of the reason esports players are likely to retire early.
If youre playing the same game for 10 years straight, eventually you get tired of it.
Daily activity is one of the best ways to keep this feeling at bay, according to the experts.
Schellens says its hard to quantify how exercise translates to success, but the players definitely see the results.
I can tell they like it.
But the lack of specific physical requirements makes it a more welcoming one.
Because youre not always moving around, relying on your body, theres a lot more inclusivity.
Its a level playing field.
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Story byRachel Kaser
Rachel is a writer and former game critic from Central Texas.
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