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How to measure arousal levels?

Charley Schroeder
Charley Schroeder
2025-07-22 04:19:18
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Your bones, muscles and mind perform best when you find your optimal level of arousal. The relation between arousal and performance generally follows a triangular curve. Over time in your races it is important to figure out what state of mind you need to be in for best performance. Are you someone whom performs best with a low level of arousal? Maybe you need to work on pregame meditation and breathing where you slow your heart rate and are calm prior to your race start. Or maybe you are someone who performs best when your arousal is high? Does your prerace routine need to include short breaths, or music that gets you pumped up? Generally, most athletes find they perform best when their arousal level is at a medium. A balance of increased heart rate and butterflies, but also sustaining a focused, disciplined, calm mentality ready to perform when the gun goes off!