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Don't Just Sit There, MOVE! Somehow during the last few decades, somewhere between 20 and 40 years of age, you've gained about 20 pounds. This didn't have to happen--if you had walked an average of 150 more steps daily (which takes about three minutes) during a period you would normally have been sitting, chances are you would still have that same 20-year-old body. Peak Performance & Your Body's Energy Systems In order for our bodies to utilize the energy stored in food, we must first extract it through digestion and store it so we can continually draw on it to produce the energy molecule that drives all movements of the body - ATP. In other words, we consume energy, store it, use it and deplete the supply. We eat again and the cycle continues. Exercise Concerns in Hot Environments Experienced athletes generally have no trouble properly hydrating while exercising or training. Most athletes are aware of the role hydration plays in their performance and will take all measures to insure proper hydration before, during and after activity, including acclimating to the environment in which they will be competing. Does Menopause Mean You're Destined to Gain Weight? The typical American woman will experience numerous changes in body shape during her life, specifically just after high school, childbearing and menopause. The culprit for young women is often a significant decrease in activity after high school leading to the infamous "Freshman 15"