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Closing date for entries:Â Thurs. 07 Sept.
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FENCING IN HOT WEATHER – BF GUIDANCE
British Fencing have issued some guidance for fencing in the current very warm weather
- Stay hydrated – take extra water to sessions and make sure it is actually consumed and refilled in the sessions.
- Add electrolytes to your water, and/or eat high water content foods like watermelon. Electrolytes are also found in most sports drinks.
- A cold towel at the back of the neck can help to cool you down.
- Loosen or remove your clothing to reduce overheating when you are not actively fencing. Change t-shirts when they get saturated and consider moisture wicking/breathable t-shirts.
- Adapt your training session e.g. by changing the session content, reducing the time you remain in full kit, taking regular breaks.
- Do cool down/stretches as normal – you should still warm up and cool down to avoid injury.
The full guidance is HERE for reference.
See you on the piste… en garde!