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Dehydration in Contact Sports: The Risks

Dehydration in Contact Sports: The Risks

Despite the health warnings and detrimental effect on performance associated with rapid weight reduction, boxers and other weight category athletes, continue to use unsound weight loss techniques to make weight, including: forced sweating, self-induced dehydration, starvation, and pathogenic methods such …

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Crevasse Extraction: UIAA Alpine Skills Guide

Crevasse Extraction: UIAA Alpine Skills Guide

The Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme (UIAA) — the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation, was founded in 1932 and promotes the growth and protection of mountaineering and climbing worldwide by: preserving their spirit and traditions; advancing safe and ethical mountain …

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Heat: The Mechanics of Keeping Cool

Heat: The Mechanics of Keeping Cool

Even for the most experienced athletes, racing in hot environments is not without risk. Cramp, dehydration, heat exhaustion and even heat stroke are inherent dangers for marathon and ultra-runners competing in extreme temperatures and conditions. For those taking part in …

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