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... Average Afternoon Rel Humidity 63.0% Average Mean Temperature 25 șC Typical Sky Cover Broken Average Dew Point 20 șC Average Precipitation - Average Windspeed 9.3 kph Average Snowfall - Average Wind Direction Source: www.ask.com/weather The main causes of fatigue are usually dehydration and carbohydrate depletion. However, thermoregulation will be a major factor of fatigue in Beijing. The athletes will face an enduring flight to Beijing from London. Minimum flight times are 13 hours with an expected stopover. It is advisable that athletes go to Beijing at least two weeks in advance not only to recover from this exhausting flight, but to adjust to the 7 hour time difference and for their bodies to adapt to the heat and humidity. The more their bodies are exposed to heat and humidity, sodium concentration in sweat decreases which will aid in conserving electrolytes, which will give them an advantage during training and on competition day. Training intensity should be reduced ...
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