Human Kinetics: Make sense of the hydration hype

MAY 2012 Tennis 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 court 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.   Tennis should be fun and safe for people of all ages         Learn from a Hall-of-Famer     Congratulations to tennis coaching legend, and Human Kinetics author, Nick Bollettieri who will be inducted into the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame on Aug. 24 at the Grand Hyatt New York. Bollettieri, one of the world’s most famous coaches, will be honored for his significant impact on tennis. A coach, businessman, motivator and educator, Bollettieri has worked with players of all age ranges and skill levels, coaching 10 world No. 1 players—Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, Jim Courier, Martina Hingis, Jelena Jankovic, Marcelo Rios, Monica Seles, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Venus Williams. Learn new stroke and serve techniques, court positions, and on-court strategies from Bollettieri’s Tennis Handbook and the entire Nick Bollettieri DVD Collection. Read more about Nick Bollettieri and his induction into the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame.     Make the most of your training time     Increase power, agility, and quickness and take your game to a higher level with Complete Conditioning for Tennis. This book and DVD includes programs designed to assess your fitness level, improve footwork, speed, and flexibility and enhance your stamina and mental focus while preventing common injuries so you can be your best on the court. Click here to watch a clip from the DVD.     Free webinar detailing 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.     Stay connected with HK Subscribe, unsubscribe, or customize your email preferences, here. Human Kinetics | 1607 N. Market St. | Champaign | IL | 61820