... low bone density and eventually osteoporosis placing the athletes at greater risk for stress fractures and injuries thwarting their performance. Purging affects the heart, the electrolyte balance in the body and the ph level in the blood. This could very well result in cardiac arrhythmias or even ... dangerously low level and too, this condition can also occur at any stage of a bulimics illness. Less serious deficiencies result in confusion, nausea and heart palpitations, all of which impact and impair an athletes' performance to a greater or lesser degree (Site). With impaired mental an...

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... . Unbelievable amounts of money are being spent on educating people on the importance of good health habits that will prevent serious diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, in which obesity plays a major factor. However, despite these attempts to urge Americans to lose weight, we are fatter ... not a normal body process. This occurs when the body enters starvation mode. It can cause fatigue, constipation, nausea, and vomiting and eventually lead to heart disease, bone loss, and kidney damage . Also, this diet places no limit on the amount of saturated fat consumed. Large portions ...

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... . A cup of coffee does not hurt, but when someone is swallowing pills of medicinal caffeine, they had better be ready for the consequences. Side effects of excess caffeine can include heart attack, nervousness, and the most common, inability to sleep. Steroids are the most controversial issue in bodybuilding. Some people think that if a person look more muscular than others or a person go ... ...

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... ATP-PC system LA (lactic acid) Aerobic system Description Strength, power Speed Short-term muscular endurance Long term muscular endurance and aerobic activity Soccer Activities Short Sprint for ball Continuous Attack Prolonged "open play-; recovery between plays Table 2: The main energy systems and their practical meaning in soccer FITT Component Minimum Criteria Frequency 3 times per week Intensity Elevated ... heart rate between 60-90% of maximum, or 220-(age+25) beats per minute Time 20 minutes Type (of exercise) Gross body exercise, such as running, swimming, cycling Table 3: The F...

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