t ‘BEAUTY INSIDE AND ©U® Eating for an athlete

By Stephanie Trembath, Fashion Editor

igorous training isn’t the R= thing that gets pro athletes into the Olympics; eating healthy while following a balanced eating schedule is also a key factor in preparing for competitive events. Anyone who participates in competitive sports, or is in the process of training, would be well advised to put nutrition as their number one focus.

Many athletes consume 4000— 6000 calories a day, with over 100 grams of protein and 500 grams of carbohydrates making up their diet. Trainers and coaches advice to eat a carbohydrate-charged meal three hours before competing in any sporting event; so if your race starts at seven that means getting up at 4 a.m.!

Sylvia Kerfoot, a member of the Canadian skiing freestyle team, says that you have to “eat to win”.

“We need to honour our bodies and maintain it like a good car,” says Kerfoot. “We’re asking more of our bodies; we go way beyond and eating the right food is key.”

No matter what level you’re competing at, it is important to

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properly fuel your body. A few tips that Olympic athletes follow include:

* Drink chocolate milk after a workout: chocolate milk contains all the carbs, minerals, and proteins that are found in sports recovery drinks and protein supplements, and it tastes better.

* Follow the 9/10 rule: eat to compete 90 per cent of the time and eat what you enjoy 10 per cent of the time.

* Eliminate hard alcohol: hard alcohol is the hardest to digest and may increase dehydration, constipation, and depression. Stick to light beers and red wines instead.

* Carb-up before, eat protein after, and snack on fruit all day: constantly snacking on fruit, handfuls of almonds, or raw veggies between training and working out is the best way to maximize your energy and minimize injury.

* Drink juice or vitamin water: juice aids in hydration and warding off cramps, but also supplies the sugars necessary to balance electrolytes.

A chic-cyclist’s dream

European company designs fashionable helmets

By Tanya Colledge

et’s face it; although we would all love to do our part

in lowering our ecological footprint by riding our bikes around town instead of our gas-guzzling vehicles, the bylaw enforced regulation that condones riding without a helmet is enough to turn

order to ensure that every helmet fits its owner perfectly to guarantee maximum protection. And with their broad selection of helmet covers, every customer is sure to find the right style to suit their individual taste.

Their catchy slogan “Brainwear for Smart People” and one-of-a-kind products were introduced to chic

“With their broad selection of helmet covers, every customer is sure to find the right style to suit their individual taste.”

many people off this greener mode of transportation. Not only do these plastic domes not make the best accessories, but having to deal with helmet hair for the rest of the day is a real nuisance.

It is for these reasons that a forward-thinking European company has begun to develop a remedy for this common situation by creating their own line of uniquely fashionable helmets. YAKKAY, a Scandinavian-based retailer, has developed these clever items by covering European-certified helmets with interchangeable covers that can easily be removed to match your outfit or the season.

YAKKAY offers customers a wide-range of helmets that are designed with adjustment space in

cyclists overseas last summer, and have already been the winners of many design awards. So where can you purchase these stylish helmets? Unfortunately, the helmets are not yet available in North America, but are currently in the process of being adapted to meet American safety standards and obtain certification in the United States.

With YAKKAY’s overwhelming popularity overseas, there is validity to believe that they will make their way over to our Canadian market in the very near future. And although these nice-looking helmets do not cure the dreaded helmet hair, it is comforting to know that someone has been proactive about finding a solution for this dreadful looking safety gear.

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Canadian Girls!

By Stephanie Trembath, Fashion Editor

hroughout the 2010 Winter Games Vancouver did Canada

proud; the energy and support of local residents swelled through the city in a sea of bright red and white.

Bringing home 15 medals

from the Winter Games, which is considerably more than in the past, our female athletes stole the stage with their determination and spirit in sporting events. The display of inventive outfits and success of our female athletes proved that Canadian ladies are dedicated sporting events, while maintaining some fashionable flair.