Invest in Yourself: Taking Care of Your Health and Well-Being in Poker

In the world of poker, the glamorous image often hides a less visible reality: the crucial importance of players' mental health. In this article, we'll explore the need to invest in yourself, both physically and mentally, in order to optimize your performance on the grind. After all, a healthy and active life is the basis for a lasting career in poker!

Physical Exercise: The Basis for Your Game

🏋️‍♂️ Sedentary lifestyle in poker

Before a long grind session, dedicating some time to physical exercise is the key to success. A sedentary lifestyle is a serious challenge in poker and in Portuguese society. Even with a comfortable setup, you're overloading your lower back and keeping the blood flow to your legs low. A physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk, in addition to maintaining general health and well-being.

🚴‍♀️ Benefits of Exercise

The benefits go beyond physical health. You will play much more focused and concentrated, increase your capacity for analysis and decision-making on the tables. In other words, practicing some physical activity is very important for staying physically and mentally healthy. Of course, without forgetting one proper nutrition and quality sleep!

The relationship between sports and poker is so important that Polarize Poker offers exclusive access to sports professionals for its athletes. An active life is a healthy life, and creating a routine is the key to success. 

PolarizAction

Playing sport not only reduces stress, through the release of cortisol, but also allows you to perform better in your job. grind.

The PolarizAction There are several training programs that adapt to the specific needs of our poker players. Our athletes have access to personalized support from our Health & Fitness Coach — José Pedro Magalhães. 

Real Testimony: Will I be a better player if I'm not overweight?

“My name is Hugo Vaz.

When Polarize started offering consultations with nutrition I was curious and interested because at the time I was overweight, I didn't feel physically or psychologically comfortable with my physical condition and I was aware that it would do me good to lose weight. 

I had my first appointment with Fabiana in January 2021, and I started the diet plan relatively enthusiastic, but I ended up losing motivation until I gave up completely. 

I confess that I didn't expect this transformation to significantly influence my lifestyle, both personally and professionally. I sleep much better, I feel energized throughout the day, more focused, I feel more confident, with more self-esteem, happier...!!! Looking back on the process, it wasn't as difficult as I imagined, Fabiana was always receptive and adapted the plan according to my needs and what I wanted. She never imposed diet plan, I just understood my routine, how I felt, what worked for me, what I wanted visually, etc...”

“At the first appointment I had with Fabiana in 2021, I weighed over 100kg, and now I'm at 81kg.” (full article here)

Beyond Letters

While we celebrate achievements in poker, it's vital to remember that behind the cards are individuals with their own emotional journeys. Mental health in poker is as crucial as any victory or defeat at the tables. Recognizing and dealing with emotional challenges is an integral part of the game and of life. 

Investing in yourself, both physically and mentally, is the way to a lasting and successful career in poker. Discipline and routine are the secrets to success. Not just in cards, but in life, health is the real winning bet! 

source: https://www.academiadasapostasbrasil.com/blog/2023/09/saude-mental-no-poker-a-importancia-fundamental