...the key to your next EL1TE Performance whether it is on the field, RINK, or in the gym is HYDRATION....

...as most of you already know...blood is the VEHICLE that transports the "good stuff" to working muscles (fuel, oxygen) and the "bad stuff" (acid and waste products)...

...when we loose water from the body...through sweat and other means...if we aren't replacing the fluid we actually loose blood volume...

...meaning...the vehicle that gets the good stuff to our working muscles...can't move as much...and the bad stuff (i.e. Lactic Acid...the "burn" you get from training hard) is harder to remove from our muscles...

...so, as we approach the "dog days of summer"...let's make sure we are taking in enough fluids...

Here are a couple of tips to make sure you are properly hydrated:
1- Don't rely on thirst to get you to drink...funny thing is thirst is a poor indicator of hydration level, if you are thirsty, chances are you are already dehydrated!!!
2- It takes time to hydrate properly...our athletes receive their own personalized hydration plans 1 week out of a major race...or game. Start increasing your fluids 3 days out of a game or race for a good start!
3- Electrolytes...the salts that balance off hydration levels...if you are racing/ playing, make sure you speak with an expert before supplementing either Salt or Potassium...try to consume them through natural sources...BANANAS for Potassium is a great place to start.
4- Lastly...start with 3 litres of WATER per day...not including your juices or milk...Use 3 litres of water per day as your FLUID FOUNDATION.  With all of the other fluids you consume, soon you will be body will be ready for most of your physical endeavors.

Success is not a coincidence...it is a choice...make it yours.

Until next time EL1TE Nation,
Onward and upward,
your pal,
fISH

EL1TE Update
- the Booster Juice 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament is in full swing at the RINK.  Semi-finals and finals tonight...great hockey with some NHL/ AHL talent on our Training Surface...come on down to THE RINK, 91 Lowson and catch some GREAT ACTION. Call 489-7465 for more information.
- Speed Camp with our Speed Coach...former National Track Team Coach, Glenn Bruce will be held on our turf field EVERY WEDNESDAY at 5:00pm and 6:00pm.  Space is limited, so book soon as our next couple of weeks are already full!
- GRIDIRON COMBAT- Starts Monday July 18th...8 weeks of refining your leverage and hand work for the big-boys on the line...Instructed by Kickboxing instructor Nuno Sousa...the trenches can be a tough place...and this is what you need to dominate in the trenches!