Here you can take a look at my daily routine as an athlete-student. During the day, I have four main activities: university, gym, volleyball practice, and nutrition. Every day I do my best to manage everything I need to do in order to become better.
Let’s start with the morning. I usually don’t schedule my university classes early, so I can sleep 9–11 hours every night. I very rarely sacrifice sleep for parties or studying. Enough sleep plays a vital role in an athlete’s recovery process.
The second thing I want to talk about is the gym. It is as fundamental as sleep for your development. I go to the gym 2–4 times per week, depending on whether I have double training sessions or not. Even when I feel very tired or unmotivated, I still go.
Of course, I have volleyball practice 4–6 days per week. Some days I am forced to skip practice because of late university classes. At the same time, I also sometimes leave classes early because of training.
One more important thing is drinking enough water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Water is, of course, an essential part of life.
Finally, to be able to cope with all these activities during the day and still have enough energy for everyday life, I don’t just eat enough — I also eat healthy and follow a nutrition plan. I would like to say a few words about it. To maintain energy throughout the day, especially with two training sessions, I eat a lot of carbohydrates such as fruits and grains, and occasionally sweets like chocolate. The next important component is protein, which helps with muscle recovery. It is important to spread protein intake evenly throughout the day. Let’s not forget fats — especially for females, fats are essential for maintaining good health. The key is balance: eat enough, but don’t overdo it.
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