Dehydration

Yep we have to keep driving this point home. You are missing out on hundreds of benefits if you are not hydrating properly. A few of the dangers of Dehydration are covered here. -Nate Dehydration is what happens to your body when it loses more fluid than it takes in. Water is essential to life. It is the medium in which all the functions of our body take place. In fact, water makes up 45%-65% of our total body weight. About 62% of this water is stored in our cells. The remainder is in plasma, lymph, and other fluids. The amount of fluid in our body usually remains relatively stable. If, for some reason fluid output exceeds fluid intake it's no problem--if the imbalance is adjusted pretty quickly. It's when fluids aren't replaced that you can get in trouble and experience dehydration. If you do, the effects can be significant. Common symptoms of even mild dehydration include muscle weakness, decreased performance, reduced cardiac function during exercise, higher resting heart rate, decreased oxygen consumption and fatigue. It's normal for us to lose body fluids through perspiration, sweating, excretion and exhalation. Abnormal water loss occurs with prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, bleeding, burns and some medical conditions like diabetes. The best way to prevent dehydration is to drink water regularly. Typical needs are about 6 to 8 glasses of liquid a day, but individual needs vary based on the kinds of food you eat and whether or not you exercise. If you're exercising you need more water to replace fluids lost as your body regulates its internal thermometer through perspiration. Out and out sweating does not cool your body so the requirement for water on very hot days increases significantly. Physiologically it's smart to drink one or two glasses of water 10 to 20 minutes before exercising followed by an additional glass of water for every 20 minutes you work out. If you exercise in very humid conditions you need twice as much. Water with glucose and electrolytes or sports drinks with polymerized carbohydrates are popular fluid replacements for people who exercise for long periods of time. The polymerized drinks speed the replacement process while providing the carbohydrates for energy. Plain water remains the best fluid for hydrating the body. Athlete/Coach Resources... The Fat Burning Workout! Burn The Fat and Build Muscle. The Workout Program Everyone Is Talking About. Athletes! Improve Your Strength, Speed, Agility, and Reaction With The #1 Online Strength Coach How to Cure Almost Any Cancer at Home for $5.15 a Day! Do you care about your BRAIN? EHT Supplement for the Brain, Discovered and Patented at Princeton University Endorsed By Professional Athletes! The World's Best High School, College, and Pro Athlete's Highlight Reels and Training Videos. The 91 Exercises Every Athlete Should Know! Add 10 Inches Or More To Your Vertical Leap-The Jump Manual StrengthCoach.com BodyByBoyle OnlineShapeShifter Yoga Discount Sports Supplements US Sports Recruiting Assistance. Athletes! All Registered Athletes Will Have Their Huddl Or other Highlight Video Reel Priority Posted on Our Athlete Highlight Video Reel Center! We have Thousands Of College Coaches and Recruiters Visiting Our Network Daily. Get More Exposure With US Sports Recruiting Assistance! For just a one time fee of $25 we guarantee your highlight reel will be seen by over 5000 coaches, recruiters, and administrators. We will promote your highlight reels with all updates until you are signed to your desired college or pro team! Check out the US Sports Elite Athlete Highlight Reel Center: Sign up for US Sports Recruiting Assistance here.