Ever wonder how the top athletes get out of their wetsuits and out of transition before you get your wetsuit unzipped?  The key with removing Full Body or Sleeveless wetsuits are just a few of the following points. The first action is to put on some chamois butt'r around your neck and ankles before you even start the race. This will help prevent skin irritation on your neck and help the wetsuit come off easier around your ankles.  Second step is having fun on the swim portion of your race.  As your getting ready to exit the water get ready for step two reach up to your neck between strokes and take a large scoop of water into your wetsuit.  Then stand up and continue to transition. 

The water will run into the space between you and your wetsuit.  Unzip your wetsuit and fold it over so the upper portion is around your hips.  If you have a full body wetsuit it may take to a bit longer to have around your waist. If transition is a long distance like the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon then you will want to remove it within 100 yards of your swim finish.  Move to the side of the path and grip the folded over wetsuit at the waist and pull down to the knees.  Once down to your needs take your hands and put on your leg and into the suit.  This will allow you to peel the remaining suit off of that leg.  Then stand on the suit leg you just peeled with your opposite leg.  This will ensure that your foot is removed from the remaining suit.  Then put your hands on the other leg and do the same as previous.  If your feet are still stuck then take your hands and remove the remaining wetsuit inside out.  Off to the bike portion of your race. If transition is only a short distance you can do this on your transition towel etc. which will allow you to use your bike as balance (as long as bike racks are sturdy). 

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MATAWAN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 15, 2006–PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc., an innovative nutrition technology company, today announced the results of a new groundbreaking rehydration study.A protein-containing sports drink was 15% more effective in rehydrating athletes than a conventional sports drink and 40% more effective than water, according to a new study reported in the August 2006 issue of International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (IJSNEM). Since the basic sports drink formula consisting of carbohydrate and electrolytes has remained unchanged and unchallenged for almost 40 years, the study results have important implications for both exercisers and serious athletes. In the study, conducted at St. Cloud State University, the effectiveness of three different beverages in rehydrating athletes was measured. Thirteen endurance athletes drank either a carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink (Gatorade®), a carbohydrate-protein-electrolyte sports drink (Accelerade®), or water after losing 2.5% of their body weight through exercise-induced sweat loss. The investigators found that the carbohydrate-protein-electrolyte sports drink rehydrated athletes 15% better than the carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink and 40% better than water. Dr. John Seifert, Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education & Sports Science and principal study investigator commented, "The results clearly disprove the myth that adding protein to a sports drink negatively impacts rehydration. To the contrary, our results indicate that a carbohydrate-protein sports drink may actually be preferable to a conventional sports drink or water when rapid rehydration and maximum fluid retention are needed to help the body recover from the stress of exercise." Since the two sports drinks used in the study were similar in carbohydrate and electrolyte composition, the investigators concluded that the protein most likely accounted for the improved rehydration. "Our study also provided some practical information regarding the impact of protein on the flavor and taste characteristics of a sports drink," Seifert added. "Subjects tolerated all of the beverages equally well, an observation seen in other studies involving a carbohydrate protein sports drink." Dr. John Ivy, Chairman of the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas said of the study, "These results provide evidence of an additional but very important benefit from adding a small amount of protein to a sports drink. Previous studies have shown that a carbohydrate-protein sports drink, when compared to a conventional carbohydrate-only sports drink, improves endurance, reduces post exercise muscle damage and even improves performance in a subsequent exercise bout. However, the primary purpose of drinking a sports drink during exercise is to replenish fluids. Adding protein improves this parameter as well."