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How to Stay Hydrated | Sports Medicine (1:04)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJLspzH9cm0&feature=mfu_in_order&l
ist=UL
http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/sportsmedicine/spor3329.html
Ergogenic aids
An ergogenic aid is defined as any substance, food, chemical, or training
method that helps the body work harder and perform better. Athletes
strive for the leading edge and many of them use ergogenic aids to
improve their energy and performance.
Safe ergogenic aids include:
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carbohydrate loading
proper nutrition
electrolyte solutions to replace lost fluids
ritual preparations, such as prayer, chanting, or meditation
visualization and
stress management
Some ergogenic aids can have harmful side effects. They are banned by
sports governing bodies because they are unsafe and unethical.
The most abused aids include the following:
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Anabolic steroids that are used to increase muscle mass and strength.
The term "anabolic" means tissue building. Many side effects occur
from abusing these steroids. Heart, liver, and immune system
problems can develop. Men's testicles shrink, the prostate gland
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enlarges, and sperm levels drop. Behavior changes may include
aggression, paranoia, mood swings, low sex drive, and depression.
Blood doping is another ergogenic aid that is dangerous. Giving blood
or blood products to an athlete to improve endurance and speed can
have harmful side effects, such as strokes, allergic reactions, and
infections.
Human growth hormone is a widely abused ergogenic aid by body
builders. Some body builders take large doses to decrease fat and
increase muscle mass. The side effects are heart and nerve diseases,
glucose intolerance, and higher levels of blood fats.
Caffeine affects the central nervous system by increasing mental
alertness and reducing fatigue. If over-used, it can cause irritability,
restlessness, diarrhea, insomnia, and anxiety. It is found in coffee, tea,
chocolate, and soft drinks.
If you want to improve your sports performance, use only ergogenic aids
that are legal, healthy, and have been proven safe. To gain a more
competitive edge, nothing works better than proper training, proper rest,
good nutrition, correct technique, and good coaching.
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=2&
tax_subject=274&topic_id=1329
http://www.steroidabuse.gov/
Real Sports Balco Story (14:03)
Legal Steroids ;-)
http://www.legalsteroids.com
What are Supplements? | Sports Medicine (1:04)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJbywzmSIWg&feature=related
Performance Supplements discussed by Dr. Stankovich (2:10)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6yLQeTfRes&feature=related
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Supplements Pose Dangers to Teens (2:57)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSxtQdByC8A&NR=1&feature=fv
wp
The 'Legal' Steroid Danger (5:48)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Xi9m0hfj0&feature=fvsr
Steroids Disguised as Supplements (5:05)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b6qFAyiRCU&feature=relmfu
Gregg Valentino - The man whose arms exploded (7:40)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj3De6s3ZjQ
Steroids Make Your D*ck Little" (2:57)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjiIirDgHzI
Your Ergogenic Quiz on Thurs., 4/7/11
this week based on these lecture notes
Video Response for the following videos
due on Thurs., 4/7/11 @ 11AM !
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