 | (When following the Food Guide Pyramid, remember that some teen athletes may need more than the suggested daily servings of certain foods.) Eating regular meals and healthy snacks will keep you in top form. |
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When you workout or compete, especially in hot weather, try to closely match the amount of fluid you drink with the amount you lose to sweat. Cool water is the best fluid to keep you hydrated during workouts or events lasting an hour or less. |
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It does not even require that you change your diet or buy any special foods or suppliments. One of the best ways to ensure you're in top form is to follow the Food Guide Pyramid. Sound simple? It is. By eating the recommended groups of foods in the suggested amounts, you are giving your body the nutrients it needs to succeed. |
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Most of the research points to improvements in short term power activities like improving maximum weight bench press or increasing speed during cycling sprints of very short duration. Some studies have shown an increase in lean muscle mass with creatine. As a result, we have gotten this hype of creatine producing steroid like effects without the side effects. |
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You should be able to carry on a short conversation while doing aerobic exercise. If you are gasping for air while talking, you are probably working anaerobically. |
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Stop the offending activity immediately and rub an ice cube across the affected area for five minutes four times on the first day. Use a "wrist extension" splint (available at sporting goods stores) and wear it often, even at night. |
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