[Sportsandrec] Too many to list

[Ashley Bramlett]

Kelly,
How much water per hour for moderate exercise?  Does it depend on height? 
If so, I am a girl about 5 foot 1.

Ashley
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thornbury, Kelly" <kthornbury at bresnan.net>
To: <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 9:40 PM
Subject: [Sportsandrec] Too many to list


> Well, first on the constant need to go to the bathroom while drinking and 
> aerobic exercise...the body actually releases hormones that shut down the 
> kidneys during exercise in anticipation of dehydration, shifting more 
> water to sweat for cooling. Everyone is different, and have different 
> tolerances for dehydration, but its still dangerous territory, and I still 
> think you will find your workouts and recovery far superior if you are 
> hydrated. Also, while small amounts of caffeine have actually not been 
> shown to increase urine output during exercise, 32 ounces afterwards may 
> be a bit much, and contributing to your "small bladder."
>
> Now, snowboarding vs. skiing...While I like both, I find snowboarding 
> easier because when my skis come off in a yardsale, they can be difficult 
> to locate without help. The snowboard will remain on my feet (unless I 
> break both bindings). Also, just a personal mantra, if you aren't falling, 
> you aren't skiing hard enough...
>
> Now a question for all the bikers out there...I'm trying to find a way to 
> figure resistance and power output on my trainer. I have no problems 
> figuring power, and estimated VO2 for given power outputs on leg 
> ergometers in the lab, but the resistance there is a constant, where on my 
> fluid trainer its progressive (meaning static measurements of resistance 
> are worthless). I've tried calling the manufacturer, who was less than 
> helpful, and I've looked at the analytic cyclist website, but still have 
> had no luck in calculating watts (and consequently VO2 readings) for my 
> rides and endurance testing. Any suggestions? Also, has anyone used hub or 
> crank integrated power meters, and is the software for these devices JAWS 
> accessible?
>
> Thanks,
> Kelly Thornbury
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