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Before I started SMB I could be found after work for hours playing pickup basketball at the exclusive Reebok\u00a0Club in NYC. \u00a0I loved the competition, the guys who played regularly, and trying to get better in my early thirties at a sport I enjoyed. \u00a0It also left me in remarkable physical condition, just a few pounds from my high school weight.<\/p>\n

Trading is a performance game. \u00a0Exercise helps us perform better as it leaves us with an ability to focus better, happier, and less stressed. \u00a0A respected market veteran with ties across the Street recently shared that he noticed an unusually high percentage of top trading performers were also competitive cyclists, runners, and triathletes. \u00a0Their workout regiment prepared them for market battles. \u00a0In a recent post I remarked at how impressed I was that a top US Hedge Fund not only had an in-house gym<\/a> but had trainers on call for anyone interested. \u00a0Today our office sits right across from NY Health and Racket Club which makes training as simple as a walk across the street.<\/p>\n

Some observations on physical training and trading:<\/p>\n

1) I do not like the competition of basketball after work anymore. \u00a0I get enough of it building a firm. \u00a0Today I prefer running and core-weight training.<\/p>\n

2) Working out in the AM hurts my trading performance. \u00a0It tires me out by 11AM. \u00a0Other times do not have this effect on me. \u00a0Find the best time for you to train.<\/p>\n

3) I gain a lot of confidence from my core-weight training. \u00a0I feel stronger at all times. \u00a0This translates to solving firm challenges.<\/p>\n

4) I most enjoy the growth reward of physical training. \u00a0Give me a goal to get fitter and I will stick to my workout. \u00a0Leave me with just the goal of maintenance\u00a0and I am disinterested.<\/p>\n

5) Steve has taught me that our personalities dictate which physical activities we will enjoy most. \u00a0Some will like team sports. \u00a0Others will prefer to exercise alone. \u00a0Consider this when choosing your workouts.<\/p>\n

What works best for you?<\/p>\n

Mike Bellafiore<\/p>\n

Author, One Good Trade<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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