You should drink ½ to 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. To determine your minimum hydration needs, divide your weight in pounds in half and drink that in ounces. For example, a 120-pound person needs at least 60 ounces of water daily. Staying hydrated increases performance.
To help obtain your hydration goals:
To help obtain your hydration goals:
- Drink a glass of water at every meal and snack.
- Carry a water bottle with you all day and record how many times you fill it up. This will help you to track your intake and allow you to adjust accordingly.
- Prior to workouts drink at least 8 oz within an hour of the activity.
- During workouts drink plenty of fluids at every opportunity. This is especially important when exercising in high temperature and high humidity environments, which increase core temperatures faster.
- After workouts, be sure to continue hydrating at an elevated rate.
- Be sure to drink both water and an electrolyte enhanced sports drink during extreme workouts.
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