Water for fitness: don't drown!
We still hear "Drink eight glasses of water a day." I have never agreed with this blanket statement.
If you are 100 pounds it’s probable that you won’t need as much water as someone who weighs 200.
What I recommend is drink until you’re no longer thirsty and then, only if you wish, just a sip or two more.
When you do drink, drink between meals, not with the food. Drinking with meals dilutes your digestive juices and therefore slows down your metabolism. Also remember that most foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables contain a surprisingly high amount of water.
The time to drink lots of water is when you’re working out and especially if you’re working out in the heat of the sun.
If you’re an athlete playing a high-power outdoor sport such as soccer, volleyball and tennis, it’s vitally important to stay hydrated.
A study at Chicago State University showed that dehydration while playing power sports decreased upper body power by 7 percent and lower body by 19 percent. The test subjects felt their fatigue levels were 70 percent greater than when they were normally hydrated.
The rule that I use is 300ml of water for every 10kg. (22 pounds). Follow this to get the right amount for your body size!
Posted by: Amelia | November 02, 2008 at 01:35 AM