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Show ... . . 1 . ' .. ... lfc September 2001 Ca rbori a rd E mgry Coil n ty Sports Guide : V. . 17 Parts Plus Automotive ' The problem of repladnfebody Quids when athleticactivily takes place has. always been a problem In athletic programs. Most losesubstanlially more body Quids through sweat thantheyre-plar- a bydrinking during exercisa This Voluntary dehydration1 can have serious Impli cations lor health and perforath-let- zza foreign es Domestic . . Great Bargains on ' UsadVshldaB , -- r! . . y Alignments Computerized New cornputerized inventory us to help you system help See us for and quickly. efficiently all your automotive needs: ;;; : 399 N. Main, Huntington : 'v' .'..v . ' nt heveragathe uncomfortable & BF GOODRICH TIRES An athlete's failure to drink aiiffk-tefluids hauwwl hymartv : factors, includirigthe physiologi-- i cal inhibition of thirst that occurs after moistening the mouthwith a - AUTO SALES AUTO PARTS : d mance ZJi 687-228- 3 m sen-sati-on of fluid in the stomach, poor access to beverages during exercise, poor quality of available beverages, and a lack of education about the need to drink dury.. ing exercise. Age also has something to do with it. After becoming dehydrated, elderly individuals tend to drink less than their younger counterparts do,even after heavy ! .. ,v, . - T ... ..- -j :,yi ' f - ..fa- - ?- ; jCt t . 4 - - 1, - '. v v ' s i.wjLo.A. Drinking fluids while exercising or performing during athletic. events is. an important part of good performance. There are many theories on What one should drink and what temperature it should be when it is consumed When dogs and cats become dehydrated during activity in hot weather and are giventhe opportunity to drink water, they will usually rapidly drink baick aU of the water they have lost and then stop drinking The drinking behavior of human beings seems much more complicated. In fact, during exercise, many athletes seem to avoid drinking, even though they know that rehydration Is likely to improve their per- : In less experienced athletes dur-ing exercise, and in almost all athletes after exercise, fluid intake rarely balances sweat loss Tire physiological explanation for voluntary dehydration In- -. volves the various drives" peoples bodies have tb begin and to stop drinking. Part of the drive to drink arises from the small loss of blood volume as a result of sweating and frpman Increase In formance. The volume and frequency of drinkfag In human's la determined .not only by the physiological signals in our bodies that tell our brains when it's time to start or stop drinking, but also by the typesof beverages that are conveniently available. Most sport scientists say that athletes rarely drink enough flur ids during training sessions and competitions to totally Offset sweat losses, even when they have unlimited access to beverages. ; .V;The fact is that athletes can be trained to become lietter drinkers before, during, and after exercise. One of the ways to do this, is to Improve the flavor of a beverage The taste can dramatically increase the consumption of Quids during exercise. ' Surprisingly if cold palatable beverages are within arms length ofweIRrained, experienced, exercising athletes, most do drink enough to offset sweat losses. However if they have to move even & short distance to get a drink : the concentrations of sodium and, Otherdissolvedpartide8inbodyS ; cells..'.;"; Evmi though thlsdrtve to drink Is present for several hours following exercise (until a meal Is consumed), the early stages of drinkingmoisten the mouth, and this provides a signal to the brain ; to stop drinking before thebodys t fluids have been completely re--? (Continued on page 22) i: . 435-384-28- 30 Fax:435-384-269- 9 . . " ally occurs. This suggests that a complex behavioral component is . CABLE VI SION "Best wishes to all ow teams'' y Alsd available for Banquets, Reunions & Special Occasions 384-243- ' 8 f Use our calendar to set a date and j -- qyolvBd V 110 ajn. to 8rfNi jp.m. Friday & Saturday 11:00 un. to 9:00 p.m Sunday-Thursda- in determhiingfluid con-- Call ' f 750 South Highway 10, Price Utah or toll free at 637-68- 13 f r moMttOMOo team ssis r |