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Losing as little as 2% of your body weight due to dehydration
can negatively impact athletic performance. Unsure of what, or how
much to drink? Here are some simple guidelines to follow:
* Drink 10 to 16 ounces of cold fluid about 15 to 30 minutes
before workouts.
* Sports drinks are fine, particularly for intense activities
that are at least 45-60 minutes in duration.
* Shoot for a sports drink that contains anywhere from
a 6% to 8% carbohydrate concentration (most will list this on the
bottle).
* Try to drink 6-8 ounces of fluid every 20-30 minutes
during activity.
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