Resumen de Preparing for the Big Game: Transitioning From Competitive Athletics to a Healthy Lifestyle

Mark G. Abel, Bridget Carreiro

• ATHLETICS PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN A PHYSICALLY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. HOWEVER, AFTER AN ATHLETE'S CAREER IS COMPLETE, LIVING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE CAN BE MORE DIFFICULT. THIS ARTICLE SERVES TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC BARRIERS TO LEADING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AFTER COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS AND PROVIDES STRATEGIES FOR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROFESSIONALS TO ASSIST ATHLETES IN OVERCOMING THESE BARRIERS