What the boys never told us
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Women have been trained to think that camping and hiking are men's activities. Myths about menstruation, sex and bears are debunked, as are the myth that hikers don't have a chance to keep clean. Clothing and equipment tips are offered. Water and water purification equipment is essential.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995
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The great antioxidant debate: do active women need to take supplements? The father of modern fitness thinks so
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Cooper, one of the original promoters of aerobics, believes the consumption of antioxidants can help stabilize naturally-produced free radicals in the body. In his book 'Kenneth Cooper's Antioxidant Revolution' he claims athletes need to eat more antioxidants than the general population.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995
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Radical advice
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Athletes may need higher than normal levels of such antioxidants as Vitamin C, Vitamin E and beta carotene to prevent harm from free radicals in their bodies. Studies suggest that athletes who took high levels of supplements reduced damage to muscle cells.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1993
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