ANP 1105 Study Guide - Final Guide: Fluid Replacement, Glycogen, Overtraining
10 Sep 2016
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Makes 50-60% of human body"s overall weight and as much of 90% of the blood is plasma by weight. Transport nutrients to the cells and carry away the waste for filtration later. Distributes heat throughout the body and enables heat to be released from the body. Before exercise athletes should be consuming two or three cups of fluid containing carbs 2- During exercise a sport beverage containing carbohydrates should be consumed if exercise is longer than 50minutes. For optimal fluid replacement, the athlete beverage will contain a 6% electrolyte carbohydrate solution. An athlete should drink one-half cup of cool fluid after each 10minute of exercise. After exercise, fluid replacement with carbohydrates should be consumed within 2hours for maximum replenish of glycogen. Bodily fluids can also be replaced with food with high water content. Frequency: fine balance between, providing just enough stress for the body to adapt to and allow enough time for healing.
