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Fueling Your Soccer Match

10/1/2015

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​Did you know that the average soccer player covers 5-7 miles during a game? This is definitely a sport with high energy expenditure! That means that you should do some planning around food and fluids. Fueling properly and staying hydrated will help you play well through the end of the game.
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About 1-4 hours before your game you should have a meal that includes plenty of carbohydrates.  Foods like pasta, fruit, cereal, potatoes, rice and vegetables are usually well digested and can top off your glycogen stores. (Glycogen is the fuel that your muscles use. You will really call on your glycogen stores as you get into the later minutes of the game.) 


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6 Tips to Stay Hydrated This Fall

9/18/2015

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Warm days continue into fall, and even after cooler weather arrives athletes and active people need to be sure to keep up their fluid intake. Here are some easy tips to help you personalize your hydration.

1.       Weigh yourself before training or competition and again afterwards. For every pound lost, drink 16 – 24 ounces of fluid. So if you lose 1.5 pounds, you would need to drink 24 – 36 ounces of fluid.



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Chi Running For Peak Performance - Can I still Run Fast With Chi Running?

12/22/2014

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Chi Running is a training philosophy that focuses on reducing the risk for injury as well as increasing overall efficiency. In the Chi Running program, speed is not the primary goal, it is a byproduct of following the process outlined in your training plan. Whether you are looking to avoid injury or run a personal best, working on your technique is critical to reaching your goals.

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