Sunday, April 12, 2009

Summer Fluid Intake


As temperatures increase, you must start to consume more fluids to keep your body functioning correctly. For those who exercise on a regular basis and especially run, the water intake is essential for allowing you to complete your run. Routine water stops are recommended and should be planned into your route. If you begin to become thirsty, you have already started to dehydrate and it's important to replenish the lost fluids.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Some Basic Training Factors


The Following Items are "Some" Various Factors to Consider when Beginning to Train:
1) A "Somewhat" Clean Bill of Health to Participate w/ as Little, if any Restrictions...
Why? Because Training May and Does Cause Soreness that "May" Be Magnified with Pre-Existing Conditions.
2) Determine Your Purpose for Choosing an Activity...
Why? Because a Purpose Allows You to Stay More Motivated and Focused... ex: improve fitness, make friendships, establish a possible relationship, etc.
3) Ask Yourself, "What Am I Willing to Do to Be Successful?"
Why? Because Success often comes with a Price... ex: time obligations, lifestyle changes, financial dues, etc.
4) Choose a Sport that Interests You and Should Offer You a Challenge...
Why? Because You Will Be Doing It Often... Duh.
5) Know Your Personality and how You Respond to Successes & Failures
Why? Because Certain Activities Require You to Rely on Others and Some Don't.
Regardless of the Factors Above and the Ones You May Have, Simply Put... Put Yourself in a Situation that Will Allow You to Be Successful and Not Sorry.