Good hydration means getting the right amount of water before, during, and after exercise. It is well known that good hydration practices are good for our health. If you’re not hydrated, your body can’t perform at its highest level. You may feel tired, have muscle cramps, dizziness, or other serious symptoms.
The good news is that if we make fluid replacement a key priority during training and competition we can prevent these negative effects. Here is a cheat sheet on some hydration solutions appropriate for each and every activity you may have:
Light physical activity
What to Drink: Water or enhanced water. Plain water will satisfy all your fluid quotas for light activities lasting 30 minutes to an hour. But water can be dull, which is why enhanced (flavored) water works to get you to drink the fluid you need. Sip with caution, however. Certain brands supply about 125 calories a bottle; close to the amount you just burned. You may want to take an enhanced water with no more than 10 calories per 8 ounces.
Having rigorous fun
What to Drink: Sports drinks. More than sixty minutes of intense activity can deplete your energy, electrolyte, and fluid reserves. Choose beverages with about 50 calories, 14 grams of carbohydrates, and about 110 milligrams of sodium per 8-ounce serving.
Working on strength training
MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM SPORTS DRINK!
1⁄4 cup sugar
1⁄4 tsp salt
1⁄4 cup water
1⁄4 cup orange juice (not concentrate) or a combination of 100% fruit juices
2 tbsp lemon juice
31⁄2 cups cold water
How To make:
[1] Dissolve the sugar and salt in the water.
[2] Add the juices and the remaining water; chill. Makes 4 servings. Enjoy!
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