High Altitude Sports

It is important to remember that exercise does notmuscles that are not conserving oxygen and utilizing
build muscle, it actually tears it down. It is nutritionit efficiently. This will cause carbon dioxide to build up
and rest that helps to repair the muscles, rebuildin the blood.
them and make them stronger after exercise. IfPieces of vitamin E are oxygen conserving and
exercise is not accompanied with the required restoxygen starvation will result in fatigue, cramping and
and nutrition there will be a result of wasting fromlactic acid in the muscles. Adrenal exhaustion from
the wear and tear and the muscle tissue may robphysical exertion at high altitudes can result in low
organ reserves to rebuild at the expense of otherblood pressure and faintness. Foods rich in vitamin C,
tissues. The reasons for rest and proper nutritionsodium and potassium and essential amino acids
after exercise should be to strengthen heart muscle,should be emphasized. Slow, long burning
increase oxygen efficiency, support connective tissuecarbohydrates like whole grains and brown rice can
and to prevent cramps and Charlie horses.provide sustained energy. Fresh fruits such as apples,
High altitude sports that include skiing, mountaingrapes and oranges will provide a quicker blood sugar
climbing, hiking and cross country skiing are all done atfuel that will not cause a drop in blood sugar. Clean
5000 feet above sea level or more. At these highwater or unsweetened juice should be regularly
levels there are many changes that the body goesconsumed. Also be sure to wear a hat and use
through. Red blood cells become larger at highersunscreen. Check with your local chiropractor in
altitudes which require them more iron to satisfy theSchaumburg for more helpful tips.
larger hemoglobin molecules. The thing air will exhaust