Brush Up On The Risks Behind Energy Drinks
Brush Up On The Risks Behind Energy Drinks
From the USA Swimming's Coaching Connection
According to a recent report in the New York Times, five people have died over the past three years after drinking Monster Energy, a popular energy drink.
USA Swimming’s Sports Medicine and Science Committee has reviewed the risks and benefits related to energy drinks, and published a series of articles within the last year to point out the dangers associated with such drink and to provide suggested alternatives.
Here they are. Review them and discuss them with your swimmers, parents and coaches today:
Energy Drinks: A No-No for Young Swimmers
Energy Drinks: What You Need to Know
The Direct Health Effects of Stimulant/Energy Drinks
Energy Drinks: Psychological Implications
Help! Does Any of This Make Sense
USA Swimming’s Sports Medicine and Science Committee has reviewed the risks and benefits related to energy drinks, and published a series of articles within the last year to point out the dangers associated with such drink and to provide suggested alternatives.
Here they are. Review them and discuss them with your swimmers, parents and coaches today:
Energy Drinks: A No-No for Young Swimmers
Energy Drinks: What You Need to Know
The Direct Health Effects of Stimulant/Energy Drinks
Energy Drinks: Psychological Implications
Help! Does Any of This Make Sense
