START OF AN AWESOME WEEK!
WHERE SHOULD YOU START? HYDRATION!
Hydration is extremely significant for a college athlete to start the week off right. For myself, I like to start hydrating on Saturday night after games to get a head start on starting the upcoming week off right. Staying hydrated can be the difference between you having a good day and having a great day. According to FamilyDoctor.org, you should drink about 20 ounces of water before becoming physically active and you should drink water during your workouts as well. It is important to drink a lot of water because when you start to sweat, you lose water. If you lose more water than you are taking in, you risk becoming dehydrated. I like to drink water consistently because if I stay ready, I won't have to get ready. Overall, STAY HYDRATED!
HYDRATION IS VITAL
Here(below) is a chart that shows you how much water we are made up of. Also, an equation of how to keep track of how much water you should intake based on your bodyweight.
Here(below) is a chart that shows you how much water we are made up of. Also, an equation of how to keep track of how much water you should intake based on your bodyweight.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU'RE NOT HYDRATED?
The consequences of not properly hydrating will lead to one thing, being dehydrated. When you've reached this point, your body is saying that you are losing more water than you are taking in which could lead to more severe health problems if it is not treated immediately. If you are feeling dizzy/lightheaded, nauseous, cramps, dry mouth, no sweat during workouts or abnormally fast heartbeats then you may not have hydrated properly throughout the night before and the day of. Some cases of dehydration has lead to more severe health problems such as heatstroke and even death. With that being said, it is important that you pay attention to the color of your urine. The lighter the safer, the darker the more dangerous. In short, ALWAYS AVOID BEING DEHYDRATED!
HOW TO PREVENT DEHYDRATION? DRINK! DRINK! DRINK!
The simplest way to prevent yourself from becoming hydrated is to simply drink, drink and drink more consistently. A good idea is to also keep a water bottle on you at all times, in hand, in your bag or in your car. As long as there is water near you, you will always remember to drink. Dehydration is no joke and shouldn't be taken lightly. ALWAYS REMEMBER, in order to prevent something you must be prepared for it.
-QUOTE OF THE WEEK-
"I ALWAYS LOSE A LITTLE WEIGHT ON THE ROAD, SO I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE ON TOP OF MY NUTRITION AND HYDRATION." - MATT CAMERON
The meaning of the quote is to always stay ready especially when you'll be in unpredictable situations. Always remember, stay ready so you don't have to get ready.
The meaning of the quote is to always stay ready especially when you'll be in unpredictable situations. Always remember, stay ready so you don't have to get ready.
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