Since the time of the Greeks and Romans, wrestlers have competed both on the battlefield and at home to determine the victor. Many sports advertise challenging competitions similar to wrestling; however, few come close to the grueling confrontation. Wrestling encompasses mental and physical strength and techniques which determines the outcome of a match. These important components of wrestling have endured for centuries. As a wrestler, I have incorporated these characteristic from wrestling into my daily lifestyle of training. Mental fortitude comes from the long, hard, and strenuous practices competitors participate in day after day. Wrestlers sometimes do not eat or drink in order to make weight for their competition. Fatigue from this makes these practices even harder on wrestlers who need to drop just one more pound. Creating practices that put wrestlers like myself on the edge of giving up prepares us for when we want to take a break in a real match. If I can push myself in practice, even when I have nothing more to give, I can push through the pain of a single wrestling match. Many wrestlers will practice four times a day which builds their minds’ ability to handle a weary body. Building mental toughness strengthens not only the mind, but also the …show more content…
Regular parts of a wrestler’s daily workout consist of weight training and conditioning to keep their muscles strong and explosive. Although strength contributes greatly to a wrestler’s power, conditioning will ultimately win the match. Competitors who can last the longest without getting tired often can pin their weary competitor. Wrestlers gain a conditioned body by exerting themselves for long periods of time. Soon their muscles become accustomed to the strain of a wrestling match. While mental toughness and strength come easily, technique proves more elusive to