Trading is largely a psychological game and in order to keep your edge, you need to keep your mind and body in the best possible shape. Staying in good physical condition is often overlooked as one of the keys to becoming a successful trader.
Here is an article about how physical fitness improves mental acuity in traders:
Psychological Benefits of Exercise for Traders
Also, how can you expect to enjoy all that money if you are fat and tired all the time?
Here is a fast and easy (and free) workout routine that I found:
Quick Fit 15-Minute Exercise Program from PBS.org
I was feeling tired all the time a couple months ago and decided that I needed to get more exercise than the once a week soccer game I was doing. 24 Hour Fitness had a good deal and I decided to sign up.
After getting regular exercise, I found that I was much more alert at the screens and I was able to concentrate on my trades better. I was also a little more patient with a trade and could wait for the trade to develop like I planned. It felt good to get back in the weight room after not being a gym member for almost 5 years.
There are many great health clubs out there, but I like 24 Hour Fitness because the are very reasonably priced, clean and accessible, they have several locations around the area that I live. Here is a discount if you sign up online:
$10 off the initiation fee on any monthly payment membership. Available online only. Use promo code: AMP3GQHW4Q
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