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Testosterone and other hormones are governed by a feedback system in the body that stimulates the production of a specific hormone when levels fall too low. The same system reduces production when optimal levels are reached.

Athletes who want a winning edge should get the right nutrition. When you drink enough water and eat a balanced diet, your body can make energy efficiently and fuel top performance. You can make the most of your athletic talents and gain more strength, power and endurance when you train.

The biggest mistakes are going too fast, too far, Or too soon," Gelfand says. Often, patients do not learn from their mistakes, he adds. "I get a lot of repeat offenders.

Prevention: strengthen your Achilles by performing toe lifts: Place a five to10 pound weight on each foot. (Use weights you can strap around your feet rather than dumbbells.) Sit on a tall chair with your feet dangling, then point your toes up without lifting your thighs.

Some of the top bodybuilders you see onstage today are some of the smartest bodybuilders as well, which is no accident.

Minerals

Television and Video games have replaced many of the activities children use to enjoy. Electronic toys have replaced balls and jump ropes.

The right combination of fuel (calories) from carbohydrates, proteinstelevision--and-video-games-have-/index.html" target=""> and fats gives you energy for top performance. The most important fuel source, carbohydrates come in fruits, vegetables, pastas, breads, cereals, rice and other foods, and should provide about 60 to 70 percent of daily calories.

Develop baseline fitness. In other words, before you start league softball or join your health club's tennis team, take a few weeks to build up your overall fitness. Start with 15 to 20 minutes of continuous exercise, whether it's walking, jogging or biking, and gradually build up to 45 minutes or more.