Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Water for exercise


Yesterday night I was watching a soccer game at the World Cup.

Both teams appeared to suffer from the heat. Some players, usually explosive and fast appeared slower in the second part of the game.
If you train when the weather is hot it is critical to be perfectly hydrated: the body is made up of 70-75% of water and even a small decrease of 2 or 3% will translate with a lack of energy and poor performance.
Water is the main fuel source for an effective metabolism, exit coffee and sodas!
If you train hard you may take some sports drinks during training for a better recovery but you have to check the label: too many drinks have too much sugar, the ideal concentration is between 6 and 8% (14-19 grams of carbs per eight-ounce serving).
A sport drink can boost you but do not forget to drink plenty of water before training.

Resource for the quality of water in your home: Drinking water guide

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