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Hydrated When Exercising
Welcome to Sweating 101. Question #1: During one hour of vigorous
exercise, how much does the average person sweat?
Answer: One quart! As you can see, exercise saps a lot of water from our
bodies.
Start paying attention to your fluid intake 2-3 hours before you are going
to exercise. Drink 2-3 cups of water during that time, and then drink
another cup immediately before you start exercising.
Without this extra water, your muscles will become dehydrated. Muscle
movement depends on how hydrated you are, so if they are dry, they will
not work as well. As a result, your workout will not be as productive as
you would like.
Once you start exercising, keep drinking water frequently. A good rule of
thumb is to drink one cup every 15-20 minutes. Keep a water bottle with
you. Take breaks to head to the water cooler. Do what it takes you keep
yourself hydrated.
Even when you are done exercising, you need to keep replenishing your
fluid levels. It's recommended you drink another 2-3 cups within two hours
after you have finished. Then drink water regularly afterwards.
Do your body a favor and replenish that quart of fluids your body is
losing while you work out. Your muscles will thank you later.
Exercise Extra: Staying properly hydrated helps make your workouts
more productive.
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