He does it before every single game.
Around 4,400 athletes are expected to participate this year.
The games will feature competitions such as blind football, Para-cycling and wheelchair basketball.
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Paralympian Steve Serio is a decorated wheelchair basketball athlete.
In his four Paralympic appearances, hes won two gold medals and a bronze medal.
Serio has also won five World Championship medals, including a 2022 gold.
EatingWell: What does your typical morning routine look like?
Serio:A typical morning routine for me is very simple.
I live a very slow life in the morning.
There’s only one thing I need and that is my black coffee.
EatingWell: What drew you to partnering with GoGo squeeZ?
EatingWell: How are you feeling ahead of your final season with the Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball team?
This life has been a part of who I am for the last 20 years.
I’ve competed in the last four Paralympic Games.
This will be No.
Im just really looking forward to having another positive experience.
EatingWell: What have you found to be the most rewarding aspect of participating in the Paralympics?
And we are just as badass of athletes as our Olympic counterparts.
EatingWell: What part of your training do you find most enjoyable?
Any high-performance athlete will tell you that you don’t train for an Olympic or Paralympic Games.
It is a lifestyle, it is something that you have to do day in and day out.
EatingWell: What is your favorite way to unwind after training or while traveling?
Serio:I am a pretty classic introvert.
EatingWell: Do you listen to music while training?
If not, whats your go-to habit to get into the right mindset before a game or training session?
Serio:I actually don’t listen to music before a game.
I’m somebody who likes to talk to my teammates as we get ready to compete.
That allows me to stay focused and stay present.
EatingWell: What does eating well mean to you?
Any high-performance athlete will tell you that.
Your nutrition plan has to be in line with what you and your body need.
It’s never about one meal.
It’s never about one drink, but it’s the entirety of what you put into your body.
