Good hydration for training?

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by Reiki, Apr 30, 2004.

  1. Reiki

    Reiki Ki is everything!

    I have a question for the experts on this forum about how much water should I be drinking [and when] so that I know I have sufficient hydration prior to a really strenuous workout.

    It doesn't seem to matter how much I drink prior and during to some sessions, because I often seem to get leg cramps and feel really thirsty particularly when doing high energy output stuff...
     
  2. semphoon

    semphoon walk idiot, walk.


    For the last month I have been drinking lots of water and have seen a big increase in energy levels. The way that I judge whether I am hydrated enough is the colour of my urine.

    Now it comes out almost clear. Also, now when I urinate, I can actually smell if I am hydrated sufficiently :)

    Hope this helps. :)
     
  3. JohnnyX

    JohnnyX Map Addict

    I always thought that Leg Cramps were caused by low levels of some minerals.

    Try taking a MultiVitamin+Minerals tablet once a day.

    Drinking an Electrolyte Drink during/after training will also help.

    Cheers.
     
  4. Reiki

    Reiki Ki is everything!

    I take multivitamins daily. And I drink water like a fish!

    I find I cant drink the electrolyte type drinks - they make me get all flegmy and I start coughing up lumps of it [I have asthma anyway so have difficulty with breathing during fast & hard sessions].

    It's probably my age catching up with me... :D
     
  5. JohnnyX

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