Question 1

could having too much sex decrease your stamina and adversely affect your athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

I know many people..: would say yes, especially boxers!  However, I am not aware of any scientific studies supporting this belief!

Be safe!

Question 2

could sex decrease your stamina and hamper your athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

No: That's something coaches make up to keep you from dropping from the team over a girlfriend. If it were true, the National Football League would enforce celibacy. That being said, many relationships consume a great deal of time and emotional energy, and if sports and school are also important to you, it will be a balancing act.

Question 3

how can low bp affect athletic performance ??

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Negatively: Your body requires a certain amount of blood pressure to get blood rapidly to your tissues, bathing them in nutrients necessary to keep up with their high demand during athletic activity. If your blood pressure is too low, then you might not be able to provide this to your tissues and you would feel weak, unable to perform. At the age of 21, low BP is more rare.

Question 4

how can arteriosclerosis affect athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

Arteriosclerosis: If it impairs blood flow to the heart or other organs it can impair performance

Question 5

how much does drinking once a week effect athletic performance?

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Variable: It all depends of the amount drank, 1-2 alcoholic beverages 1-2 times per week may actually have some health benefits and not affect performance. Binge drinking, which is more than 5 drinks for a male and 3 drinks for a female in one evening can be a sign of a drinking problem. That amount will most definitly affect athletic performance the next day even in a healthy fit indivdual.

Question 6

can flax seed oil pills make athletic performance better?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful!: No one thing usually makes performance better.  It is an overall process of diet/good nutrition, rest, fluid intake, mental health, sleep and adequate rest, stretching and avoiding bad health habits.  Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.  Variety is the spice of life.  Work with a reputable trainer to enhance performance with the above taken into consideration.

Question 7

does masturbation have a bad effect on athletic health/performance ?

Accepted Answer

No: Though this has been a common myth for a long time, and advocated by many coaches, there is no validated scientific evidence that masturbation has any relevance or negative impact on your athletic performances, either physically or mentally. The proper amount of training, preparation, rest, hydration and nourishment are what are critical to peak athletic performance.

Question 8

how will pec implants affect my athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

No impact: Pectoral implants, once properly healed, should not impact your athletic performance.

Question 9

can a deviated septum affect my athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the deviated septum limits your ability to take in air and oxygen, it can affect your athletic performance.

Question 10

can antihistamines negatively impact athletic performance and lower vo2 max?

Accepted Answer

No: The older antihistamine cause drowsiness and thus impede performance but not the ventilation. The newer ones like Loratadine and fexofenadine have no drowsiness effect for most people.

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