How Much Water Do We Need?
May 22, 2018
What and how much should we drink during exercise? We are always trying to dial in our hydration system. Too much water or too little can be deleterious to our health and performance. What is the perfect combination and amount to tap into our peak performance? If you are thinking of getting a hydration system, check these out!
Proper Hydration for Athletes
By Elizabeth Quinn
Updated April 28, 2018
Proper hydration is helpful for achieving the best performance in elite athletes. Adequate fluid intake is also helpful for recreational exercisers to exercise at their best. There have been recommendations about how much water or sports drinks are needed and over the years athletes were advised to drink much more water than we now know is necessary.
Guidelines on nutrient recommendations are published by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. They state that the vast majority of healthy people adequately meet their daily hydration needs by letting thirst be their guide. They don't provide specifics, such as the number of glasses of water per day, because fluid needs can be met through a variety of sources besides drinking water alone. The group makes special recommendations for athletes in the area of water, sodium, and potassium.
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