How did everyone do last week? About trying something new with food? Report in a comment.
This week's challenge: Hydration!!! Drink at least eight 8 ounce servings of water each day. Soda, juice, etc. don't count.
What are some benefits of staying well hydrated?
- More energy, power and endurance
- Stay cooler, feel better
- Go farther and faster
- Work harder, burn more calories.
As you exercise, keep in mind the following hydration tips:
- Drink early -- about 2 hours before exercise.
- Drink often -- continually sip fluids rather than gulp them down infrequently.
- Add sport/energy drinks -- they help restore carbohydrates and electrolytes.
- Drink after -- Post-exercise hydration gets your fluid levels back to normal and can help with recovery.
- Finally, make sure your fluids are close at hand. When you're 2 miles into a hike, your water bottle is not much good to you sitting in your car.
1 comment:
I failed! I didn't even try anything new. I planned on trying a new whole wheat pita recipe. Just didn't happen. I am on board for this next challenge, though!
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