Educational strategies used in increasing fluid intake and enhancing hydration status in field hockey players preparing for competition in a hot and humid environment: a case study

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A 5-day training camp was designed including a hydration strategy to help female field hockey players improve performance during competition in Malaysia. Cycling exercise, recommended snack choices, and monitoring urine color contributed to improved hydration and game play.

Education, Hydration, Rehydration solutions, Athletes, Field hockey

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Resistance training affects iron status in older men and women

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Men over 55 undergoing strength training can increase total iron binding capacity as much as 9%, with women over 50 in a similar regimen increasing this factor as much as 13%. Subjects participated in training programs twice a week for 12 weeks.

Aged, Elderly, Iron in the body, Iron (Nutrient)

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Molecular characteristics of aged muscle reflect an altered ability to respond to exercise

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This article discusses the relationship between gene expression and resistance exercise in aged muscles. An analysis of DNA repair, cell proliferation, vascular endothelial growth factor, and heat shock proteins is presented.

Arkansas, Aging, DNA repair, Heat shock proteins, Gene expression, Vascular endothelial growth factor, Cell proliferation, Weight training, Muscle regeneration

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