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Marley Luker Gaming Guru  Top 10 biohacks to improve your poker game13 February 2023
By Marley Luker Ever wonder how pro poker players sit through 12 to 14 hour tournaments with millions of dollars? It takes more than skill to win at poker. Intense focus over a long period of time will get the job done. Some common bio hacks are listening to music, exercise breaks, and maintaining a good sleep schedule. Below, I will talk about every habit I’ve seen amazing poker pros use to get a leg up on their competition. If you are just starting out in the poker game, work on your skills, study, and play. But if you are a competent player, the Meta-mindset difference becomes more important. I talk about some controversial things in this article that are meant as a basic layout of topics. If you are going to start implementing some of the ideas you will need to do further research from actual professionals in their field.  Working out lowers stress levels and get some of your anger out. (photo by Victor Freitas) Poker can be one of the most stressful activities on Earth. Want to make your life easier? Working out lowers stress levels and has the added benefit of getting some of your anger or excitement out, depending on the day. Whether this is actually going to the gym, running, or playing a sport, I guarantee you will become more level-headed and play better. 9. Sleep Biggest tournament of your life coming up? If you're not able to fall asleep there are a few things you can do. The most important type of sleep is REM sleep, where all of the healing and cognition function is repaired. Tips to increase deep sleep include blacking out your room, going to asleep before midnight, and avoiding eating at least four hours before going to sleep. 8. Music Simply listening to any genre of music is not enough. The secret is to listen to music you don't know every word to, as you can get distracted. Most pros go for trance music or, if you're looking to have a good time, rock or rap. If you're playing online, invest in a good speaker system and leave it on autoplay. 7. Fasting Fasting is surprisingly popular among pro poker players. The idea behind it is to cleanse the body of toxins. Some of the benefits can include supported brain function, hyper focus, and boosted metabolism. Make sure to do your own research to see if it's right for you. 6. Do something hard Complete your hardest task before you eat. If that is poker study, get it done before breakfast. And try not to eat sugar or high quantities of caffeine before playing as these will induce spikes and inevitably affect your game. 5. Nature Get out of the casino. Seriously, it will make you a better player. I don't want to get hippy dippy or anything, but just getting out in nature is a great bio hack. The wilderness forces you to lose distractions and get some fresh air. Just keep an eye out for dangerous wild animals. 4. Supplements Instead of rocking out to music and binging energy drinks, there are some great neurotrophic supplements on the market like Lion’s Mane Mushroom and Ashwagandha. Modern poker pros, athletes, and CEOs have started to rely more on supplements, and for good reason.  Taking some time out to calm the mind will save you money from poor decisions. (photo by Prasanth Inturi) If you're looking to make one change that will have the biggest impact, meditation is my go-to. The truth is, poker is a difficult game, and it's played upstairs. Most poker pros play 24/7 when they’re first starting out. Taking some time out to calm the mind will save you money from blunderous decisions. 2. Coffee I will not talk about the conspiracy of coffee, but a known fact is it has energy swings. Getting caffeine from natural places like green tea or yerba mate, a plant species native to South America, actually prevents energy swings, meaning you can still get an energy surge without the come down at the end. Of course, the average Las Vegas casino likely won’t have Yerba Mate on hand, so just keep it in mind. 1. Cold plunge Is this crucial to being a good poker player? No. But lots of pro players do it. Meaning if you’re a poker player you may like it to. Some of the benefits are increased energy levels. improved resilience, and better recovery. Have I convinced you to try it yet? I would recommend trying it the next time you're going through something hard, and I guarantee you will notice an immediate difference. Conclusion If you are just starting out in the poker game. Work on your skills, study, and play. But if you are a competent player, the Meta-mindset difference becomes more important. I talk about some controversial things in this article meant as a basic layout of topics. If you are going to start implementing some of the ideas you will need to do further research from actual professionals in their field. I hope you found some new ideas and strategies to improve your game.
Top 10 biohacks to improve your poker game
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