Human Kinetics: Make sense of the hydration hype

MAY 2012 Softball Store HK Rewards Program Newsletters Catalogs Coaching Education   In the Spotlight:     Make sense of the hydration hype with new release In Waterlogged, Dr. Tim Noakes debunks current hydration beliefs that lead to exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH)--a potentially fatal condition caused by overhydration. Noakes takes you inside the science of athlete hydration for a fascinating look at the human body’s need for water and how it uses the liquids it ingests. He sets the record straight, exposing the myths surrounding dehydration and presents practices that all athletes should follow, variables they should consider, and guidelines they should use to maintain proper fluid balance in sport training and performance. Read more.     Use nutrition to maximize performance on the field Expanded and updated, the popular Gold Medal Nutrition is back and more relevant to athletes than ever. The fifth edition sports a new look, illustrations, and current discussions of key topics, like what nutrients are needed for peak performance, how best to plan food purchasing and how to control body fat stores and gain muscle. The book explains how to build endurance and energy with the right mix of protein, carbohydrate, vitamins and liquids. Particularly helpful are the tips for burning fat, building muscle and losing weight safely and sensibly. Readers will feel more confident eating out, reading food labels and even choosing supplements as they integrate these guidelines into their daily lives. Read more. Focus on Fastpitch                 NCAA’s New Academic Requirements and Impact on College Eligibility and Recruiting     The NCAA recently approved legislation which has greatly increased academic standards for NCAA freshman eligibility. In this free webinar, Dan Eassa of the Recruiting Education Foundation, Tampa, Florida, discussed the college recruiting process and academic eligibility. Learn about the new SAT/ACT sliding scale, the new core requirements, and additional information surrounding college eligibility and recruitment, by viewing the recorded webinar, which took place April 12. View recorded webinar.     How to slap hit using the drag bunt     Read an excerpt from the recently released title High-Scoring Softball. Technique During the crossover step, the slapper should slide her top (left) hand up the bat as far as possible while remaining comfortable (see figure 2.8a). The bottom (right) hand should remain near the knob of the bat on the grip. Separating the two hands allows for greater bat control. The slapper wants to bring her bottom hand to her right side and keep it close to her body. A common mistake made in bunting is to extend the bottom hand away from the body too much (see figure 2.8b). This causes the barrel to angle toward foul territory, and the batter will bunt the ball foul. Continue excerpt.     Stay connected with HK Subscribe, unsubscribe, or customize your email preferences, here. Human Kinetics | 1607 N. Market St. | Champaign | IL | 61820