The most important supplement

Would you like to learn about a substance that can improve sports performance, rev up your metabolism, enhance speed, increase strength and positively impact cognitive function?

No it isn’t the latest magic formula from the supplement industry, it’s WATER! Water is not only important in numerous bodily functions but when utilized properly can enhance athletic performance. When dehydration begins, even a 3% drop from optimum fluid levels may cause an 8% loss in a muscles contractile strength as well as a 10% loss of speed. Dehydration can even negatively impact cognitive function, on or off the playing field.

Two of the most common ailments that I encounter, which are often treated with over the counter medications are, headaches and acid reflux. Both of these may be diminished or even completely cured through proper hydration.*

I feel that most people, including athletes, are not properly hydrated. By over looking this simple but powerful substance you may be holding back your sports performance as well as contributing to daily discomfort from other problems. So before you drop a boat load of cash on the latest miracle supplement from the bodybuilding nutrition “experts” or grab another box of those purples pills; make a concerted effort to become properly hydrated and stay that way.

I am confident that you will notice the difference.

PAU for NOW

TAKU

For more information on optimal hydration levels and other topics of interest, check out my performance enhancement articles at: www.hybridfitness.tv

*This article is not a recommendation to stop any prescribed treatment you may be undertaking with the care of your personal health care provider.

The Toughest Workout You’ve NEVER Tried

One of my mantras in life is to always look for and try something new.  A particular kind of food…a new sport…a new destination…whatever it may be.

Well recently, I had the opportunity to try something new.  My wife tried to get me to take a water running class.  Who am I kidding…it was Water Aerobics.  Unfortunately for me, I had a number of business issues to take care of, so I let her have at it.  Now, you might think a class like water aerobics is full of older ladies who like to talk about the last few episodes of Oprah.  And if that was your impression…you’d be right.  But, the class also had it’s fair share of 30-somethings as well as a couple of fire fighters. Quite a varied mix of participants.

Like most activities, water aerobics can be as hard as you want to make it.  In this particular class, they give you a flotation belt, then have you “run” laps in the pool, do various strength training techniques on the side, etc.  Basically, they keep you moving for a good 45-50 minutes.  Well my wife, being the hardest working woman I know, opted to not use the flotation belt.  This took the intensity of the activity and immediately shot it through the roof!   I’ll point out that she was the only one in the class who did so.  Not to make you other fire fighters in the class look bad, but….I’m just sayin’.  To her credit, she’s a former water polo player, competitive swimmer, etc. so she was up for the challenge.

To make a long story short, she came back raving about the class and talking about how challenging it was.  Having done my fair share of water-based sports, I can attest to the difficulty involved.  Moving through water is far different and infinitely more challenging than moving on land.   Needless to say, she sold me on the class.  The next chance I get, I’m jumping in the pool and doing some water aerobics.  I guarantee my wife will make me look like a beginner, but I’ll check my pride at the door and give it my best effort.

My point with this post is to try to get all of you to try something new and always challenge yourself.  Take the next opportunity to sign up for a class or sport that you’ve always been interested in, but never had the guts to try.  Remember, too, that no matter how easy it sounds (*ahem*…water aerobics) there are always things you can do to make it more challenging and certainly worth your while.

So stop reading, get out there and try something new.

Until next time,

Jason
www.hybridfitness.tv

The Toughest Workout You’ve NEVER Tried

One of my mantras in life is to always look for and try something new.  A particular kind of food…a new sport…a new destination…whatever it may be.

Well recently, I had the opportunity to try something new.  My wife tried to get me to take a water running class.  Who am I kidding…it was Water Aerobics.  Unfortunately for me, I had a number of business issues to take care of, so I let her have at it.  Now, you might think a class like water aerobics is full of older ladies who like to talk about the last few episodes of Oprah.  And if that was your impression…you’d be right.  But, the class also had it’s fair share of 30-somethings as well as a couple of fire fighters. Quite a varied mix of participants.

Like most activities, water aerobics can be as hard as you want to make it.  In this particular class, they give you a flotation belt, then have you “run” laps in the pool, do various strength training techniques on the side, etc.  Basically, they keep you moving for a good 45-50 minutes.  Well my wife, being the hardest working woman I know, opted to not use the flotation belt.  This took the intensity of the activity and immediately shot it through the roof!   I’ll point out that she was the only one in the class who did so.  Not to make you other fire fighters in the class look bad, but….I’m just sayin’.  To her credit, she’s a former water polo player, competitive swimmer, etc. so she was up for the challenge.

To make a long story short, she came back raving about the class and talking about how challenging it was.  Having done my fair share of water-based sports, I can attest to the difficulty involved.  Moving through water is far different and infinitely more challenging than moving on land.   Needless to say, she sold me on the class.  The next chance I get, I’m jumping in the pool and doing some water aerobics.  I guarantee my wife will make me look like a beginner, but I’ll check my pride at the door and give it my best effort.

My point with this post is to try to get all of you to try something new and always challenge yourself.  Take the next opportunity to sign up for a class or sport that you’ve always been interested in, but never had the guts to try.  Remember, too, that no matter how easy it sounds (*ahem*…water aerobics) there are always things you can do to make it more challenging and certainly worth your while.

So stop reading, get out there and try something new.

Until next time,

Jason
www.hybridfitness.tv