Health & Fitness
Preventing Energy Loss
Preventing loss of energy by staying hydrated has various incentives. Drinking water daily can keep your energy up, help in burning calories and help your performance in every day jobs.
Are you tired? Do you suffer from lack of energy? Have you had any water today?
New studies on how our body process fluids and other nutrients are changing the way we think of what and when to drink. Florida provides the some of the best weather in the country, but with that comes extremely hot sun.
During the summer when you exercise, go for a walk, or are in a situation where air conditioning is not always on it is imperative that you keep hydrated.
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I watched a young girl yesterday faint after an exercise session at the gym. She looked at me directly in my eyes before her body became limp and her eyes rolled back into her head very slowly. It was extremely scary and reminded me how important it is to shower people with the correct information of how and why to regulate water consumption.
Water is the most essential components in the human body.
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Some benefits:
1. Water regulates body temperature
2. Water cushions and protects vital organs
3. Water aids in digestion
4. Water composes 75 percent of all muscle tissue and 10 percent of fatty tissue
Are you dehydrated?
It is very important that the amount of water that is lost by sweat or other means is replaced. According to the American Council on Exercise, it is recommended that women consume 2.7 liters or 91 oz daily and men consume 3.7 liters or 125 oz. Your body will lose more than a quart of water daily according to the different exercises you are involved in.
Dehydration leads to a loss of hand-eye coordination and function. It can impair your vision. Dehydration will also lead to muscle fatigue. That is when you are very tired and your muscles and body are exhausted. When you do not have enough water in your system you will lose massive amounts of energy.
Helpful Hydration Hints "H3"
-Drink 17-20 ounces of water two hours before start of exercise
-Drink 7 ounces of water every 10-20 min of workout
-Drink 16-24 ounces of fluid for every pound of body weight lost after exercise
-Re-hydration occurs faster in the presence of sodium, even if it is in your favorite sports drink
Have a great summer, and stay hydrated!