Definition: GI (glycemic index) is a measure of the ability of 50 gms of carbohydrate within a food to raise blood sugar. For example, 50 gms of pure glucose, 1 cup of ice cream, 5 cups of whole milk and 7 carrots are compared.
The amount and rate of carb consumption (how fast and how much)
The simultaneous presence of fat (fat deceases the glycemic response) (more…)
Dehydration: feeling unwell, dark color or strong smelling urine, low energy during training, high resting heart rate, constipation, lower VO2 max, thirst, chapped lips, muscle cramps
Low Carbohydrate Diet: poor sleep, sugar cravings, irritability, feeling flat during training, not recovering after a workout, general fatigue, frequent infections/illness
Hypoglycemia: sugar craving, nausea, irritable, foggy, lack of concentration, shakiness, aggression and headaches
Low Protein Diet: frequent infections, low energy, sleepy, susceptible to injury, poor recovery (more…)
Mild exercise – 30-45 min of easy running to get blood flow to muscles without stress.
Hydrate with 16-24 oz of water depending on weather and your weight
Cold Water immersion – immediately after exercise if possible
Elevate legs over heart for 3-4 min before bed and first thing in the morning
Moderate to hard exercise – workout was hard but not exhausting. For example, track workout of 6x 800 or a 90+ min run that was moderately hard. (more…)
1. Each athlete will be issued a uniform and sweat suit from the athletic department.
2. Athletes are responsible for the uniform and sweat suit. If anyone loses or damages a uniform or pair of sweats, he must pay for replacements.
3. Proper care is to wash the uniform and sweats in cool water with a mild detergent by themselves. Do not put the uniform and sweats in a dryer – they must be air-dried. Do not use bleach when washing the uniforms and sweats. (more…)
You’ve learned about good nutrition in health class, but if you’re working out, it’s
even more important. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food
Guide Pyramid, there’s a definite eating plan we should strive to follow for
optimum nutrition.
GRAINS should be the foundation of your diet, with between 6 and 11 servings
each day. A serving is 1 slice of bread (so a sandwich counts as 2 servings!), half of a bagel or 1/2 cup of rice or pasta. For more fiber and better nutrition, think whole grain: Brown rice is better than white rice rice; whole-wheat bread is better than white bread. (more…)
1. Don’t begin a running program without a full medical exam.
2. Do tell someone where you’ll be running and when you expect to return. Carry some
identification and a quarter for a phone call (now-a-days, bring 35¢).
3. Do watch out for cars, and don’t expect drivers to watch out for you. Always run facing
traffic so you can see cars approaching. When crossing an intersection, make sure you establish eye contact with nearby drivers before proceeding. (more…)