Poker Players Share How Sport Boosts Their Game

Spring is the perfect time to shake off winter laziness and start moving. Several poker players shared their experiences with sports and how it benefits their poker game.

Vladimir NeNaZavode started doing strength training in the gym two years ago after gaining weight and decided to go to the gym for a year without alcohol. He found a good trainer who helped him start heavy athletics smoothly without pain and injuries. Vladimir recommends finding a sport that brings joy and to do it systematically. He suggests playing poker before training and going for a light walk before sessions.

Vyacheslav Fenomenico currently does exercises at home using an app and walks a lot. He believes that sport should bring pleasure and does not see a strong correlation between sport and poker success.

Andrey DelProc started playing basketball at 34 due to poker grinding and to avoid sedentary lifestyle. He hired a personal trainer from the Ukrainian 3x3 basketball team to start basketball from scratch. Andrey recommends finding a sport that brings joy and that it will improve poker results.

just1answer runs 4-5 times a week and goes to the gym twice a week, loving the feeling of joy and strength from running.