Written by: Segun Akomolafe The mechanism of hydration lies in maintaining adequate water and electrolyte levels to ensure proper oxygenation, thermoregulation, and muscular contraction; a loss of water by one or two percent will impair energy, concentration, and athletic performance before triggering thirst. The amount of water in the body constitutes about 60 percent of […]
Written by: Segun Akomolafe Sweat is essentially your body pulling water and sodium straight from your bloodstream to cool you off, and that fluid doesn’t walk back in by itself once you stop moving. The key to hydrating quickly after a workout usually comes down to one simple ratio: replace about 16 to 24 ounces
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Written by: Segun Akomolafe The easiest way to stay hydrated during exercise is to drink water before you start, sip small amounts every 15 to 20 minutes while you’re moving, and replace what you lost when you are finished. That’s the short of it. But if you want to know how to stay hydrated while
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Written by: Segun Akomolafe Most healthy adults basically need 3.7 litres (15.5 cups) of water a day for men, and about 2.7 litres (11.5 cups) for women, based on a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report. This figure actually includes water from food as well as drinks. It is not the same as
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Written by: Segun Akomolafe Staying hydrated doesn’t basically mean you have to chug a glass of water after another all day long. Foods high in water like watermelon, cucumber, celery and strawberries, can account for a good proportion of your daily fluid intake, as well as giving you the fibre, potassium and vitamins that a
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Written by: Segun Akomolafe Europa-Park is actually the clear winner on rides, rollercoasters and basic value for money. Storytelling, character meet-and-greets and that one moment when fireworks go off over a lit-up castle are where Disneyland Paris wins. That’s the very short version of the Disneyland Paris vs Europa-Park debate, and if you’re only going
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Written by: Segun Akomolafe If you plan to visit European theme parks, aim for May, June, or September. Holidays will have passed, making lines shorter and hotels cheaper. Plus, you won’t break a sweat sitting on a metal coaster while it is 90 degrees out. Late April after Easter is also a great option. If
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Written by: Segun Akomolafe The price of a family trip to theme parks in Europe ranges from $1,800 to $4,500 when the cost of the plane ticket, five-six nights in hotels, theme park admission fees, food, and transportation within the destination are calculated. Your exact position in this price range is highly dependent upon the
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Written by: Segun Akomolafe The best way to plan a theme park vacation in Europe is to choose your priority park first, and then plan your dates, tickets and hotel around that one decision, not the other way around. Most Americans book their flights first, and then try to squeeze a park into whatever city
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Written by: Segun Akomolafe The 7 best theme parks in Europe are Disneyland Paris, Europa-Park, Efteling, PortAventura World, Gardaland, Tivoli Gardens and Liseberg. That’s not some random list from a travel brochure. There is a reason why these seven appear over and over on attendance charts, ride rankings and family vacation must-see lists. Some are
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