"This is a Must Do the Night Before Starting": Ryu Hyun-jin's Wife Reveals Her 'Winning' Health Routine?

Broadcaster Bae Ji-hyun (38) discussed her husband Ryu Hyun-jin's (38) pre-game routine.

Recently, Bae Ji-hyun appeared on YouTube's 'Sister-in-law is K.Will' and asked K.Will questions about Ryu Hyun-jin while discussing baseball. When K.Will said, "Like all athletes, Ryu Hyun-jin must be sensitive to jinxes," Bae replied, "I have to accommodate him entirely, but it’s not too difficult," adding, "For example, if he urgently needs underwear, I quickly wash it and deliver it, and if there’s a meal he must eat in the morning, I prepare it for him."

However, Bae Ji-hyun also mentioned, "Instead, Ryu Hyun-jin must sleep for 9 to 10 hours the night before starting, and I help ensure he can sleep comfortably without interruptions during that time."

Getting Enough Sleep Not Only Improves Mood the Next Day but Also Enhances Athletic Performance

Getting enough sleep like Ryu Hyun-jin significantly helps improve condition and activity levels the next day. When sleep is insufficient, the first issues that arise the next day are attention and reaction speed. Conversely, getting enough sleep can reduce mistakes caused by decreased concentration or lack of attention the following day.

There are also research results that directly indicate that sufficient sleep helps improve athletes' performance. A study published by the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic in the journal 'SLEEP' investigated 11 members of the Stanford men's basketball team. The results showed that increasing sleep time improved shooting accuracy and enhanced overall physical and mental well-being during training and games.

There is also a paper from the University of Chicago Medical School stating that when sleep is sufficient, the nervous system operates more precisely, and metabolism is less disrupted, making it easier to exercise longer and more stably.

Jinxes Provide a Calming Effect but Can Lead to Anxiety if Persistent

Most athletes have their own jinxes they want to avoid, just like Ryu Hyun-jin. Therefore, on important days, they act according to their own routines. This can lower anxiety and tension, allowing for a certain degree of psychological stability. Research has reported that following a routine as a 'ritualized behavior' helps self-control in competitive pressure situations.

However, if one becomes overly obsessed with routines to avoid jinxes, it can lead to physical rigidity or increased anxiety. Jinxes serve as a 'psychological stabilizer,' so if they are broken, anxiety can spike in the opposite direction. The more jinxes one has, the more they can eat into preparation time before a game or conflict with the team's routine.

If one finds it difficult to stop anxiety caused by jinxes, even when unwanted, and it interferes with daily life, training, or game management, it may not just be a habitual action but an obsession.

It is not recommended to eliminate all jinxes unconditionally. It is advisable to repeatedly try changing small elements within the routine without significant issues. This can help reduce fear in situations where one cannot avoid jinxes. If jinxes excessively disrupt one’s daily life, it may be an obsessive symptom that requires treatment, and seeking sports psychology therapy could be a solution. It can help reduce anxiety and compulsive behaviors caused by jinxes.