Page 3 - BrockCoNewsletter-MarchApril-2022

FitneSS FOCus: LACROSSE
The sport of lacrosse has been around for Male players must use a helmet, gloves,
thousands of years. A version of the sport, shoulder pads, arm pads, a mouthguard,
stickball, was created by Native American and a protective cup. Rib pads are optional.
Indian tribes. While stickball had similar Both male and female goalies are required
concepts and equipment, more people played to wear a helmet with a face mask, a
over a much larger plot of land. In 1856 the separate throat protector, padded gloves,
first lacrosse club was established in Canada, and a chest protector.
making lacrosse the oldest organized sport Lacrosse is played at all levels, beginning
originating from North America. as early as elementary school. It is very

Every player on the field carries a lacrosse competitive at the high school, college, and
stick to pass and shoot a ball. The stick professional levels. Although the sport is ask the rdN:
consists of a metal pole with a triangular- often organized to play a game, why not try
shaped net at the end. The additional it out by having a catch with the lacrosse ball I LOVE TO DRINK SODA BUT ONLY
required equipment varies based on the between one or more people? DRINK ONE BOTTLE A DAY. IS THIS
contact nature of the game and between Source: OK, OR SHOULD I AVOID IT?
field players and goalies. The items needed Sugared beverages offer little nutrition besides
for most female players are a mouthguard https://www.usalacrosse.com/sites/default/ calories. These calories do not contain vital
and protective eyewear. Headgear and close- files/documents/Safety/USAL-equipment- nutrients, which results in them being stored
fitting gloves are optional for field players. guide-low.pdf rather than burned for energy. If you drink
one bottle of soda, sweetened iced tea, or
lemonade daily, the yearly calorie count for
that item is 73,365 calories! Increasing energy
expended (through exercise) or cutting back
3,500 calories eaten is necessary to lose one
pound of weight. The result of cutting out
daily soda could be a yearly weight loss of
about 20 pounds. Choose your drinks wisely
and exercise regularly to keep a healthy balance
of calories eaten and calories burned.
IS IT OK TO DRINK SELTZER WATER
IN PLACE OF REGULAR WATER?
Absolutely. If you do not like plain water,
several options of seltzer or bubbly waters
have been popping up on the grocer shelves.
These options are carbonated and can be plain
or naturally flavored. They do not contain
calories (like traditional water) and offer a
light flavor based on your choice. Be sure to
read the labels as some bubbly waters may
contain sweeteners. But those that offer just
carbonated water are an excellent alternative
to plain water. Another option to plain water
is infusing it with fresh fruits, vegetables, or
herbs like mint or basil. By adding these to
your water bottle, you can find a refreshing
alternative to water that provides some
additional vitamins and minerals as well as a
flavor boost.

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