Your body cannot make or store water, so you must replace what you eliminate (i.e., urine, sweat). 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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Wear protective gear. This includes a cup for contact sports, gloves and a helmet for cycling, and full gear for in line skating. 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. |
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Develop baseline fitness. In other words, before you start league softball or join your health club's tennis team, take a few weeks to build up your overall fitness. |
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As a result, we have gotten this hype of creatine producing steroid like effects without the side effects. Creatine helps muscles make and circulate more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the fuel the body uses for quick, explosive activity of short duration like weightlifting or sprinting. |
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Thirst is not a reliable way to tell if you need water. You will not start feeling thirsty until you have already lost about 2 percent of body weight, enough to hurt performance. And if you stop drinking water once your thirst is satisfied, you will get only about half the amount you need. |  |
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And if you stop drinking water once your thirst is satisfied, you will get only about half the amount you need. Some tips for staying hydrated: Drink small amounts of water frequently, rather than large amounts less often. |
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Total calories: Your body burns more protein if you don't consume enough calories to maintain body weight. This can happen if you eat too little or exercise too much. Carbohydrate intake: Your body may use protein for energy if you exercise with low levels of muscle glycogen or if you do repeated training sessions without eating more carbohydrates. |
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Ice for 15 minutes ASAP, then four times a day until the pain subsides. When you return to action, slow your pace, run on softer surfaces and level ground, and don't run or bike on consecutive days. Stretch your hips, thighs and knees. Adjust your bike seat so your legs are only slightly bent. |
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What you eat several days before endurance activities affects performance. Your food the morning of a sports competition can ward off hunger, keep blood sugar levels adequate and aid hydration. Avoid high protein or high fat foods on the day of an event, as these can stress the kidneys and take a long time to digest. Empty your upper bowel by competition time. |
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When you work anaerobically, you will tire faster and are more likely to experience sore muscles after exercise is over. Cardiovascular fitness is an ongoing process and requires consistent reinforcement. |
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