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Lori Pine | 24 JAN 2012 AT 5:15 PM
B.A.M. Fitness Conference registration is open for the Feb. 24-26 event. Download the brochure at www.inmotionfitness.net
Lori Pine | 13 OCT 2011 AT 7:38 PM
DRINK UP FOR WINTER HYDRATION, PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY By Lori Pine Dehydration, the loss of body water, is not a summer problem. We can become dehydrated even as the thermometer drops. When the weather is cold people don’t drink as much because they don’t feel thirsty. As the air becomes cooler during Fall and Winter months many including athletes fail to be aware of the water loss that still occurs despite the cool air, rain, and snow. Outdoor athletes will wear more clothing to keep warm, and this adds to increased fluid loss. Our bodies work harder under the extra weight of extra clothing. Even the suits many athletes wear retain body heat. They sweat and lose fluid before ever feeling thirsty because sweat evaporates quickly in cold, dry air. Why do we need to drink water? It is necessary for life! Babies’ bodies are approximately 78% water, toddlers 65%, men 60%, and women 55%. Blood is mostly water, and your muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a large amount of water. Water provides the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs, transports oxygen to your cells, removes waste, and protects your joints and organs. If there is not enough fluid left in your system after digestion, the shortage of fluid for your muscles will lead to muscle aches, pains, and cramping. Your body sweats to get rid of excess heat, and as the sweat evaporates you cool off. Exercise will increase your core body temperature, and fluids help keep the temperature from reaching dangerous levels. When we lose body water, our heart also has to work harder If you wait to drink until you feel thirsty you are already a quart low which for an athlete may mean up to a 15% decline in maximal performance capacity. Stay at 95-100% hydration all the time. To prevent dehydration, drink a glass of water each hour. An easy way to accomplish drinking half of your weight in ounces of water each day is to drink an 8- or a 10-ounce glass each hour on the hour. Drink until your urine is clear t (0 comments)
Lori Pine | 19 MAY 2011 AT 9:13 AM
Memorial Bike Ride May 28.....20 or 30 mile ride options. Scenic ride to the historic Covered Bridge to remember our teammate lost to cancer. Also a chance to raise awareness of the goal to find a cure, and for participants to remember riends and family lost and honor those who have survived. (0 comments)
Lori Pine | 05 FEB 2011 AT 1:52 PM
Youth Triathlon coming June 5 in Chico, CA. Division for ages 4-18 and also Relay and Family options. (0 comments)
Lori Pine | 19 JAN 2011 AT 10:13 PM
Check out the B.A.M. Fitness Conference for the best in fitness education. Brochure is downloadable at www.inmotionfitness.net (0 comments)
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