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Jason McAlister
Greetings! Let me first take this opportunity to say what a pleasure it is to have been brought on to work with the Orange County Grand Prix. It's exciting and I look forward to what the future holds. I know a few of you but I also look forward to meeting many more of the players that make up the Grand Prix circuit. My experience in the athletic and training world entails a variety of sports as well as many different types of clients with a multitude of different personal goals. Anything from the typical housewife looking to shed a few pounds to the experienced-athletic C.E.O. who would like to become a full-distance Ironman Triathlete. I've been a tennis player for the majority of my life and within the past few years have embarked on triathlons and Ultra endurance races. My knowledge and training methods not only enhance an athlete's performance and ability but they will also prevent injuries and increase the likelihood of future results and improvement. Feel free to call or e-mail me at anytime with any questions or comments that may arise. For further health and training related info or athletic performance facts check out my site at www.dsnnow.com. See you on the courts!

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Severe Cramping
by Hodge Stevens

Q: Last year I encountered 3 different bouts with severe cramping (spastic muscular seizures in multiple areas at the same time). So severe, they caused me to retire/default in two of the three matches. How much does sleep, diet, nutrition, and obviously fluids effect and/or prevent cramping? How many days before playing a 3 or 4 match day should you begin consuming mass amounts of fluids?

A: Sleep, nutrition, hydration and proper conditioning all play a huge part in peak sports performance and prevention of cramping. Following healthy practices of these variables is something you want to practice on consistent level, not part-time. Cramping usually occurs when you are low in electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium and magnesium. These nutrients are vital to your performance on the tennis court and to avoid cramping. That is why so many athletes are consuming electrolyte drinks to replenish what their body is losing. My advice to you would be to follow a balanced healthy eating plan according to your needs as a tennis player on a regular basis. And as a tennis match approaches, I would recommend about 2 to 3 days out to start increasing your carbohydrates with high quality carbs such as rice, potatoes, yams, oatmeal,and whole-grains. Also, you should be drinking enough water where you are urinating every 60 to 90 minutes. If you are not urinating that much, you are dehydrated. And drink electrolyte replacement drinks, such as Gatorade and eat some carbs before and throughout your match. That should help you avoid any cramping.

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