Light exercise before ranked may improve attention and calm under pressure — without the fatigue of a hard workout. Warm the body, then Warm-Up Lab the hands, then queue with one rule. League is a sport that pretends it is furniture. A brisk walk will not make you Faker. It might keep you from Flash-engaging the wave because you are still mad about the last lobby.
| Step | What To Do | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Body (5 to 10 min) | Brisk walk, easy bike, or light bodyweight. No PR | Acute exercise research: attention, processing speed, mood |
| Hands (1 to 5 min) | Warm-Up Lab: Sidestep (Free, including Combo) then The Wave (Coach) | Clock the hands in before the first ranked wave |
| Reset (optional) | Affirmations: dismiss tilt, type I choose to climb (free) | Do not take the previous ADC into this draft |
| Plan (optional) | Game Plan on Live Game after you queue | Lobby is a sentence, not a vibe |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I work out hard before ranked?
No. Light-to-moderate movement is the goal; hard fatigue hurts focus. If you cannot last-hit because you just PR’d a deadlift, you did a workout. You did not warm up.
- Does exercise guarantee more LP?
No direct esports proof, but exercise science supports better alertness and mood regulation. Treat it as setting the conditions for better decisions, not as a win cheat code.
- What is a good pre-game warm-up?
A brisk walk, light cycling, or short bodyweight routine, then one or two Warm-Up Lab drills on thatswhy.gg. Sidestep and Affirmations are free; the full drill set is Coach and That's Why.
- How does Warm-Up Lab fit with Coach Me?
Warm-Up Lab does not replace review. Coach Me names the Recurring Habit after a session. Before the next queue, move your body, tap a drill, optionally generate a Game Plan on Live Game, and take one rule in. Hands and brain online — then Play.