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McDavid vs McKinnon:

Oh Baby! even they will have to admit these

two players are exactly what the Cup
final could use – they are both young, &
both elite, and both of another world.

In 1993, when Doug Gilmour had
his magical play-off run with the
By Dante Bean
Maple Leafs, the former Royals star
By Thom Racine Certified Personal Trainer
was elite in his own right. During
the Clarence Campbell Conference Hydrating for Hockey
series with the Kings, Gilmour took
a day off from practice. Reporters 60% of your body is made up of water. Water is vital for virtually every function in your
t never ceases to amaze me what surrounded Coach Pat Burns, body. It’s the reason why even mild dehydration can impact your performance overall. As
Ithe caliber of hockey is come play- wanting to know where the Leafs little as a 1-2% change of your body weight in water can lead to:
offs. So, allow me to concentrate on heart and soul was. Burns responded • reduced speed and strength,
the best part that the first two rounds dryly, “He has returned to his planet • reduced agility and reaction time,
have provided. for a brief rest.” • decreased focus and mental sharpness,
• increased risk for injury, and
No matter what happens between Both McDavid and McKinnon • faster time to fatigue.
Edmonton and Colorado, Connor have had a few days to return to To properly hydrate, it’s important to drink water throughout the day and replace water
McDavid or Nathan McKinnon will their respective planets ahead of and electrolytes lost through sweating continuously.
be in the Stanley Cup Final. While the Western Final, a final that will What is sweat?
the NHL marketing types will always provide us more of their inter-stellar Sweat helps to control body temperature — when it evaporates off your skin, it helps
want big market teams in the final, magic. cool you down.
Sweat is made up of both water and electrolytes. Electrolytes are essential minerals such
as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. These essential minerals help regulate
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Stay hydrated!
Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Age, physical activity, environmental conditions, and
“ If everyone could strive to be the captain of their team as opposed whether you are male or female all factor into how much fluid you need per day.
to the MVP, there would be a lot better teams.” Derek Jones Fluids needs vary, but here are some tips to get you started:
• Drink water throughout the day. For athletes, keep a water bottle with you and constantly
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• Show up hydrated. During the hour before you are playing, drink 8-16 ounces of water.
• Hydrate during games and practices. Always keep water nearby. If you’re not sure
where to start, aim for 4 ounces (2-3 large gulps) every 15 minutes. Drink a sports drink
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made oil based carbohydrates, they can also help top off your fuel tank with much-needed energy.
stains • Replace what you loose. Aim to drink 16-20 ounces of water for every pound of weight
lost during practice or games.
• Use your body as a guide. Urine color is one of the best indicators of hydration status.
Urinating a pale yellow or straw color every 2-3 hours is a good sign that you’re well
hydrated.
Replacing water and electrolytes lost through sweat is key for maintaining health and
optimal performance. Hydrate throughout the day and drink water in the hour before
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