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An Optimum Fluid Intake To Ensure Fitness During Exercise

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October 31, 2008

Exercising on a hot humid day could not only be cumbersome but may also lead to some fatal problems in the longer run. The loss of fluid from the body, which is also known as dehydration could be a cause of major medical problem and may lead to breaks in athletic and sports career as well. To ensure that no such hazards occur while you are involved in your sport life or fitness program, it is very important to understand the role of consuming lot of fluids and nutrient rich liquids.

In the present article, we would like to throw some light on the methodology to be adopted in order to avoid excessive fluid loss during exercising or hard physical labour. An attempt is also made to understand the importance an optimum fluid level has in an athlete’s life.

How to avoid dehydration or lack of fluid during exercising?

First of all in case of dehydration or excessive water loss, always remember to take ice pack or cold baths near arteries such as those in the armpits or the neck, this ensures faster cooling of the body. Apart from this, try and drink a lot of fluids, but remember that time of fluid intake is vital as well. For an example, take a lot of fluids 30-40 minutes before you begin exercising. After the exercise take fluids every 15 minutes past your work out.

Also try and drink a lot of liquids past your exercising schedule. Also, if you work out hard make sure that your body gets the other mineral supplementation appropriately and you should also make it a point to maintain the electrolyte levels of the body fluids. In case of dehydration of any form, a electrolyte replacement along with fluids is also a must to ensure a faster recovery and sustainability of performance.

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