Giving 110% is a mindset, and for athletes, giving your all feels like a must. What this means is that you give the maximum amount of effort possible in anything you do. This is something my dad has told me ever since I was a kid growing up, and plenty of coaches tell athletes to give 110% at practice, games, and everything in between.

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But is it possible to give 110%? Technically, no. The most we can give is 100% and even then, we need rest and recovery sometimes. The key is knowing the proper timing–when to go all-out and when to throttle back. It's tempting to sprint all the time as a busy athlete, but finding balance is much more important than trying to give it your all 24/7. 

Here are some articles to help you rest when you're not giving it all you've got:

• 5 Reasons to Take Rest Days Seriously
• 5 Ways to Improve Your Sleep Schedule As a College Athlete
• Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Bucket, and 8 Sleep Tips for College Athletes
• 5 Ways College Athletes Can Improve Their Sleep Schedule For Peak Performance
• Feeling Beat? 4 Tips for Post Game Recovery for Hardworking Athletes
• 4 Muscle Recovery Tips for Hard-Working Athletes
• 6 Tips For a Healthy Balance Between Athletics, Academics and Recovery with FAU Strength Coach Chad Herring
• Affordable and Effective Tools for Post-Game Recovery
• The 6 Best Foods for Muscle Recovery

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* Originally published on February 20, 2023, by 2aDays Staff