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A study from Toledo, Spain shows that giving caffeine to dehydrated bicycle racers helps them ride faster, longer and with more power in hot weather (Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, July 2008). When combined with water and carbohydrates, caffeine ingestion increases…

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People who have longer lower leg lengths (the distance from knee to ankle) will usually have greater endurance during running or walking than those with shorter lower leg lengths.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin showed that people…

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Ice or heat? As straightforward as this question sounds, these two choices are often points of hot debate amongst athletes attempting to soothe injured body parts. Yet despite strong arguments from both sides, here’s the simple truth: ice and…

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In the heat of the moment (literally), it’s easy to ignore warning signs; especially on the field.  As football season picks up again and the summer sun continues stays overhead, players and parents alike (and all athletes for that matter) should be aware…

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Don’t Confuse Hunger with Thirst You’re a little but tired and run down as you head for your afternoon session in the gym.  Instead of stopping for coffee [or grabbing the famous “afternoon diet coke” on the way to your…

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Millions of Americans live in areas where the air carries not only oxygen (which we need to live), but also noxious pollutants that reach unhealthful levels, such as ozone, carbon monoxide, fine particles, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, or lead. Exercise…

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Water = Weight Loss

Nothing satisfies the appetite like water, lots and lots of water. Start out with two quart bottles in the morning and carry one with you to work or wherever you go. If you like, divvy up…

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With all of these “code reds” or “code oranges” announced on the morning news this summer, one can get a little confused about what is really going on. This unit of measurement is NOT warning us about how well our skin will…

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Q: I sweat profusely (literally dripping wet) during my aerobic workout. Is this an indication that I’m out of shape?

A: The reason for profuse sweating is that body core temperature becomes significantly elevated by the increase in metabolic heat production…

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After you have played a long tennis match on a hot summer day, you feel weaker and less accurate with your shots. The fatigue, muscle weakness, tired aching feeling and decreased coordination that you get in any sport lasting several hours is caused…

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1.  Use the summer weather to increase your outdoor activity:

“From running and baseball games in the park to weekend getaways hiking, biking and canoeing, summer’s the perfect…

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