How alcohol can steal your performance power!
What you need to know!
Alcohol Effects:
Reaction time
Hand-eye coordination
Accuracy
Balance
Muscle reflexes
Visual perception |
Alcohol Makes You:
Dehydrated
Weaker
Less Powerful
React slower
Fatigue faster |
Your body needs 8 ounces of water to flush out 1 ounce of alcohol. So if you drink a 12 ounce beer you need 96 ounces of water (8 x 12 = 96)!
What do I do now?
To win the game, don't use it! Avoid alcohol!
Hydrate Right!
- Use water and juices before, during and after games & practices.
- Alcohol steals nutrients, like the ones needed for peak performance!
- You want to drink fluids at all times during the day, not just after a practice.
Follow this schedule to help you...
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When...
2 to 2 1/2 hours before activity
15 minutes before activity
every 15 minutes during activity
after activity
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How much...
at least 2 cups water, juice, or milk
2 cups of water or sports drink
1/2 cup of water or sports drink
2 cups of water or sports drink
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MEALS
