Episode 128: 5 Cheer Travel Tips for a Stress-Free Competition Season

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The Cheer Athlete

Laura Turner

134 episodes

3 days ago

REAL talk about ways to progress in cheerleading, reduce injuries and stay healthy and fit for life. Laura Turner is The Cheer PT. She cheered thru college, while becoming a physical therapist. She has coached both high school and college. Later, her doctorate studies in physical therapy included a final project about cheer injuries and how movement screening may reduce the risk. She is passionate about keeping cheerleaders healthy so they don't lose time at school or with their friends and team. And she LOVEs seeing all the progress cheerleaders continue to make. Are you ready? Let's GO!

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Episode 128: 5 Cheer Travel Tips for a Stress-Free Competition Season

The Cheer Athlete

17 minutes 57 seconds

1 month ago

Episode 128: 5 Cheer Travel Tips for a Stress-Free Competition Season

5 Cheer Travel Tips: Stay Calm, Strong & Hydrated on the Road

Competition season is here — which means it’s time to hit the road (or the skies)! In this week’s episode, Dr. Laura Turner, The Cheer PT, shares her top five tips to make cheer travel smoother, healthier, and way more fun.

Drawing from her own recent trip to Italy, Laura talks about the importance of taking time off, preparing your body for long days and lots of walking, avoiding the stiffness that comes with travel, staying hydrated, and keeping the stress level low when plans don’t go perfectly.

Whether you’re a coach planning for Nationals, a parent juggling schedules and suitcases, or a cheerleader ready to take the mat, these simple strategies can help you arrive ready to perform — and actually enjoy the experience.

🧳 In This Episode:

Why time off makes you stronger (not lazy!)
How to train your body for extra steps
Small movements to ease stiffness on planes or buses
The easiest way to stay hydrated while traveling
Managing travel stress and finding the joy in the journey

📘 Mentioned in this episode:
Book: Strength & Conditioning for the Cheer Athlete — available now on Amazon.
Free Resources: Mobility and strength tools in Laura’s Linktree.

💬 Share your best cheer travel tip in the comments!