Performance Robbers

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Performance Robbers

• Winning with Nutrition
• 4-H Sports Nutrition Program

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Objectives

• Identify the benefits of sleep and its effect on
  performance
• Identify the effects of alcohol on athletic
  performance
• Identify the effects of smoking on athletic
  performance

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Sleep

• How many hours of sleep did you get last night?
• How many hours of sleep do you think you need?
• What happens if you dont get enough?
• What keeps you from getting the sleep you need?

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Benefits of Sleep

• Helps recover and rebuild your body
• Promotes faster reaction time
• Gives your more energy
• Better coordination

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Without Enough Sleep

• Body works harder
• Brain works harder
• Get tired sooner during a workout
• Not at peak performance
• Sleep deprived Legally drunk

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Alcohol

• ILLEGAL!
• What would happen if someone had been drinking
  and then tried to work out or compete in an
  athletic event?

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Effects of Alcohol

• Slower reaction time
• Decreases hand-eye coordination and balance
• Heart has to work harder
• Slows running and cycling time
• Dehydration
• Difficulty breathing
• Sleep deprivation

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Smoking

• How many of you know people your age who smoke?
• Why do you think people smoke?
• What do you notice about older people who smoke?

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Effects of Smoking

• Highly addictive!
• Heart beast faster has to work harder
• Poor blood circulation
• Difficulty breathing
• Slower healing of injuries due to lack of
  collagen
• Get colds and flu more often

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Remember

• The effects of smoking, alcohol and lack of sleep
  contributes to poor athletic performance.