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Sports and Conditioning

Teen Dehydration in Sports

Even mild dehydration can affect a teen’s athletic performance and make him lethargic and irritable. As dehydration worsens, it can increase the risk of other heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Teens who are out playing football, cricket and other sports are especially at the risk of dehydration and other heat-related illnesses.

Strength Training for Kids

Strength training is a practice of using free weights and weight machines to build muscles that are stronger and more efficient.

Let your kid practice a variety of exercises and resistance. Kids love to learn new things, so working with resistance tubing in addition to the traditional free weights and machines is a good idea.

Performance Enhancing Substances for Teens

A performance-enhancing substance is anything taken in non-pharmacological doses for the purpose of improving the sports performance.

They are taken to increase athletic performance, ward off physical fatigue, increase mental alertness and also enhance the physical appearance. They are taken to increase muscle mass and energy. These substances also include dietary supplements, prescription medications, and illicit drugs.

Are Energy Drinks Safe For Kids?

Energy drinks are those designed to increase stamina and improve the physical performance. Some energy drinks are made especially for athletes, but most are produced and marketed for the general public.

The proponents of energy drinks claim that these drinks increase physical stamina, boost mental alertness and concentration, increase overall well-being, stimulate metabolism and help also eliminate waste from the body.

These drinks are marketed as being healthy, fun and youthful, and many children, young people get excitement and hype created around them. However, evidence shows that it is wise to be cautious about the consumption of energy drinks. Read more on sports and conditioning among teenagers.