Proper hydration is very important in maximizing a workout, no matter the skill level. Our bodies lose water through breath and sweat, and even a small amount of water loss can significantly reduce our performance. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, headaches, sluggishness, and loss of focus, all of which impact our exercise routine. We often underestimate the loss of water from exercise. A recent study showed that the athletes interviewed estimated their water loss by a significant amount, and as a result, didn’t hydrate properly.

Key Takeaways:

• One of the most important things to remember when you work out is to property hydrate. Studies have found a whopping 98% of a certain athletic group were dehydrated.
• Dehydration can happen very quickly due to sweating and breathing. The effects it has on the body are significant such as mental impairment, cramps and even dizziness.
• By property hydrating your body does not have to work so hard and this even includes internal organs such as the heart. So research how much water is best for you, before, during and after.

““If we start out dehydrated, we won’t get a good workout. We’ll get dizzy, lethargic, our muscles won’t work as well, we won’t feel as sharp mentally, and we’ll get cramps sooner.””

Read more: https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/water-for-exercise-fitness