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Everyone should drink at least two quarts (eight cups) of water each day, and athletes need more. Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after sports events to stay hydrated and avoid overheating. |
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Some of the top bodybuilders you see onstage today are some of the smartest bodybuilders as well, which is no accident. You see, bodybuilding isn't a hit-or-miss activity. |
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How your body uses fat for energy depends upon the intensity and duration of exercise: When you rest or exercise at low to moderate intensity, fat is the primary fuel source. As you increase exercise intensity, your body uses more carbohydrates for fuel. If your body uses up its glycogen supply and you keep exercising, your body will burn fat for energy, decreasing exercise intensity. |
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That is why it is never a good idea to eat only one type of food when you're training for an event or game. You may have heard about people who swear by carbo loading by eating only pasta before a big event, but this is not the way to go if you are a teen. |
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Fats |
Using the same large muscle group, rhythmically, for a period of 15 to 20 minutes or longer while maintaining 60-80% of your maximum heart rate.
Think of aerobic activity as being long in duration yet low in intensity. |
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The Winning Edge |
Base your diet on a variety of factors including your age, size and physical condition; and the type of exercise you are doing. See your doctor for individualized nutrition advice. Water is the most important factor in sports nutrition. It makes up about 60 percent of body weight and is involved in almost every bodily process. |
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Experts say the helmet is the most important but least worn piece of safety equipment.
There are many different kinds of antioxidants and they work together to help fight the harmful effects of free radicals. Our bodies produce some antioxidants and other important antioxidants are consumed in our diets. |  |
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Fit Teenagers |
Oh, yeah, and maybe a little humility. "A lot of guys fail to realize that they don't have the same bodies they did back in high school," says physical therapist Benjamin Gelfand, co-author of The Return to Glory Days, a comprehensive guide to treating and preventing sports injuries. |
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Wrestling |
For teens who play sports, calcium keeps the bones strong. Strong bones prevent stress fractures that can occur while working out or during a game. Foods from the milk group are the best sources of calcium. Athletes who want a winning edge should get the right nutrition. |
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for-teens-who-play-sports,-calcium-keeps-/index.html" target="">Treatment: Ice for 10 minutes, three times a day. Avoid stairs. Place a heel lift (a quarter-inch-thick pad of felt) in your shoe to ease the tension on the tendon. |
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Ice for 20 minutes while sitting with your leg straight out on a sofa or the floor. Repeat four times over the next 36 hours. Wrapping your thigh with an Ace bandage can minimize swelling, but don't sleep with it on or you may cut off circulation.Warm up beforehand, and regularly stretch your hamstrings. | |
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Far greater risks are present by habitual inactivity and obesity. Physical fitness involves the performance of the heart and lungs, and the muscles of the body. |
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