With the competition Saturday, and as we approach the dead of summer, now is a good time to talk about hydration and some strategies to use for your workouts (and the comp). WATER WATER WATER WATER!!!! People usually start drink water after they are thirsty or begin sweating or re-hydrate after the workout. By then it is too late and your performance has already been affected. Think about PRE-hydrating to ensure to ensure normal plasma and electrolyte levels. Try to consume at least 500ml of fluid 30 min before exercise. During exercise fluid and electrolyte replacement is imperative to avoid decreases in performance. Its happening whether you feel it or not. A couple less reps, running fast instead of sprinting (theres a big difference between the two), decreased agility, coordination and form can all be effects of dehydration. Shoot for 250ml every 15 minutes of exercise and should include some electrolytes. You can throw a powdered mix (I like EmergenC packs) in your water and sip between exercises instead of gulping every big break. For bigger persons, increased air temperatures (know anything about that?) and increased intensity of the workouts more water should be consumed accordingly. Happy Hydrating and try to pay attention to how it affects your body!
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:49:51 +0000
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