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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Water alone cannot replenish the electrolytes lost due to dehydration, and electrolyte concentration in body fluids affects the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central and autonomic nervous systems. Magnesium is required for muscle function and proper bone strength.

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10 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

The Sporting

While the cold temperature of wild waters may shock your system, it compels you to concentrate on your breathing, which can calm your nervous system. If you have a high vagal tone, your body can physically relax more quickly after periods of stress, thanks to the effective functioning of your parasympathetic nervous system.

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Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

The Sporting

But perhaps none is as bizarre as a favorite of bike racers and marathoners of the early 1900s: strychnine, a powerful stimulant to the central nervous system, unless you take too much, in which case it can stimulate you half way to heaven. It dilates coronary vessels and stimulates the central nervous system and respiratory center.

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The Best 3 Day Split Workout Routine for Beginners

The Sporting

This split is especially beneficial for beginners since it provides plenty of rest time between exercises, allowing for optimal recovery , strength, and muscular development. Beginners who wish to begin strength training with exercises that require exerting effort for three days in a row can use 3-day workout splits.

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How to Train For Mountain Biking: The 5 Step Guide

The Sporting

There are 5 ways to train for mountain biking: Improve your strength Eat right Improve your handling Run in the off-season Practice looking ahead 1. Improve your strength We’ve said it before; mountain biking is tough. But once you have the strength to handle your bike at will, the feeling is immense.