Importance of Staying Hydrated

Hydration often plays second fiddle to exercise routines and diet, but it is truly essential for sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Here’s why it matters and how to stay hydrated:

1. Regulates Temperature: Keeps your body cool during intense activity.

2. Transports Nutrients: Fuels muscles by delivering essential nutrients.

3. Boosts Performance: Dehydration can weaken strength, speed, and endurance.

4. Aids Recovery: Flushes out toxins post-exercise which prevents excessive soreness

Let’s chat about the signs of Dehydration:

- Thirst and dry mouth

- Fatigue

- Dizziness

- Dark yellow urine

- Lack of sweat during workouts

Now I am sure you’re wondering how much water should I be drinking?

Pre-Workout: 16-20 ounces, 2-3 hours before.

During Workout: 8 ounces every 20 minutes.

Post-Workout: 16-24 ounces for every hour of workout.

If you have any more questions about hydration come chat with one of our personal trainers or nutrition coaches! Stay hydrated and LIVE FIT!