Drink Up ........ Water that is.

When people talk about nutrition water is often left out of the conversation. Experts advise that you drink before, during and after your workout. How much fluid you need depends on several factors including your size and body composition, workout intensity, how much you sweat, medical history and even age. A basic/general hydration regimen would include a minimum of half your body weight in fluid ounces per day…. regardless of exercise. When exercising, use the following guidelines from ACSM.

Hydration before exercise: Drink about 15-20 fl oz, 2-3 hours before exercise ~ Drink 8-10 fl oz 10-15 min before exercise
Hydration during exercise: Drink 8-10 fl oz of a every 10-15 min during exercise ~If you are exercising less than 40 minutes, water is fine ~ For workouts that last more than 40 minutes, you want a sports drink to help replace carbohydrates and lost electrolytes
Hydration after exercise: Weigh yourself before and after exercise and replace fluid losses by drinking 20-24 fl oz water for every 1 lb lost ~ Consume a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein within the 2 hours after exercise to replenish glycogen stores ~ The routine measurement of pre- and post-exercise body weights will help you develop customized fluid replacement program

The next piece of workout equipment you should buy is a water bottle.
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