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Strength-Training Tip #1
To improve muscular strength, it is necessary to increase the load periodically. However, don't make those increments larger than 5-10%.



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Water, Sports Drinks, Recovery Drinks

It's July; exercising outdoors now is strenuous. Make sure you drink enough fluids. More importantly, make sure you drink enough of the RIGHT fluids. In our Articles Library, we have several reviews on these topics. For example:

First, how much should you drink every day even if you're not exercising? The recommendations are: 125 oz. per day for males, 91 oz. per day for females. That's a lot....probably more than you are currently consuming. But it doesn't all have to come from liquids you drink. To better understand this, read our review: "Fluid Requirements for Healthy Adults".

What if you're out on the tennis courts, or, running a couple miles and perspiring like crazy? Then how much should you drink? USA Track & Field has devised a formula to answer this. We've reproduced it in our review: "Fluids and Electrolytes During Exercise." Here, we explain the process, but also point out the importance of consuming sodium to avoid hyponatremia.

And in a third review, we explain the differences between many of the sports drinks on the market. Have you ever heard of "recovery drinks"? This is an important concept if you exercise hard. Read more about it in: "Sports Drinks and Recovery Drinks".

Despite the hot weather, keep exercising regularly. If you're out of shape, here's what to do: walk regularly, but do it in the morning or evening, when it's cooler. Do some moderate weight-lifting, too. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, simply by reading our review articles, and reading several of the books we recommend may provide all the information you need to design your own fitness program.

But, if you need some guidance or motivation, sign up for our Online Fitness & Wellness Counseling Service. We can develop a plan for you and get you going in the right direction in a few short months!

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Stan Reents, PharmD
Editor In Chief
Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness & Wellness Coach

July 2009



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Today's Featured Topics



Sports Creams
Sports creams are used regularly by athletes and non-athletes alike. But, many people -- even physicians and athletic trainers -- may not realize the potential toxicity of methyl salicylate, an ingredient found in many sports creams. Read the details in: "Sports Creams"

Do You Read Food Labels?
The labels you see on packaged foods are a result of then-FDA commissioner David Kessler's efforts to prevent orange juice manufacturers from calling their product "fresh" if it wasn't. Yep, that's how it started back in the 70's. Since then, food labels have been revised several times. There's a lot of useful info there, if you know how to interpret it. Learn more about it at: "Food Labels"

Do You Drink Enough Fluids Each Day?
Most people -- adults and children alike -- don't drink enough fluids. Everyone has heard of the "8 glasses of water a day" rule, but, surprisingly, that guideline was never based on scientific evidence. In February 2004, the Institute of Medicine published guidelines on this important topic. The recommendations will surprise you. Read about it in: "Fluid Requirements for Healthy Adults"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "Younger Next Year"
AUTHOR:  Crowley C; Lodge H
LENGTH:  321 pages
LIST PRICE:  $24.95

Lawyers are smart people, but that doesn't make them great writers. In "Younger Next Year," Chris Crowley, who is an attorney, writes about the exercise program his personal physician (Henry Lodge, MD) advocates. This book was on the New York Times best-seller list. Read our review to find out why we weren't impressed. Read more...





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