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"For those who are willing to make an effort, great miracles and wonderful treasures are in store." "A Tale of Three Wishes" by Isaac Bashevis Singer
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Water - Drink Up!
When you're physically active, your body gets warm and begins to perspire.
Perspiration is your body's internal air conditioning system. That's a good thing.
Perspiration causes the body to lose more fluid, so you'll need to drink more than
eight glasses of water to replace the lost fluid. |
| It's important to drink water before, during and after physical activity. Before activity, drink as much water as you can, so your muscles have enough fluid to start the activity. During activity, drink 5-12 fluid ounces for every 15-20 minutes of exercise. This ensures that there's enough fluid to carry on the activity efficiently. After you exercise, drink more water than you are thirsty for. |
What about Sports Drinks?
There's no benefit to drinking sports drinks instead of water unless you exercise for over an hour. For activities less than an hour, water should be your drink of choice. Besides, sports drinks have extra calories that water doesn't have. If your goal is to lose or maintain your weight, it makes sense to limit as many extra calories as possible. |
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Tasty Tip!
When you pack your workout bag, don't forget your water bottle as one of the important pieces of equipment. Keep it in your car, in your bag, or on your kitchen counter for easy access and as a reminder: "Water keeps your body ready to move!" |
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