Fitness: Ask The Expert
Are You Staying
HYDRATED? IT’S SO IMPORTANT
Watch out for these other common dehydration symptoms: •
Thirst
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Fatigue
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Headache Weakness Dizziness
Confusion
Take in plenty of fluids before you start experiencing the symptoms
by Jesse J. Leyva, Owner of Jesse James Fit & Outlaw Fitcamp
How to stay hydrated
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our lawn isn’t the only thing needing more water in the hot summer months. Staying hydrated is crucial to your well-being year-round, but it can be even more of a challenge in the summer.
Why it’s so important to stay hydrated Water is used by every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. It maintains your body’s temperature, removes waste, lubricates your joints, carries nutrients to your cells, flushes bacteria from your bladder, helps your heart pump blood, helps muscles work efficiently, maintains your heart rate and blood pressure, and maintains a healthy metabolism. Kind of important, right?! Staying hydrated is necessary—not just for survival—but for good health.
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Encourages weight loss
Boosts your metabolic rate
A dehydrated body On the other hand, dehydration can
from swollen feet and headaches to life-
other healthy ways to stay hydrated, but
it’s pretty hard to get the fluids you need without drinking water every day.
Keep a reusable water bottle next to you and keep it full! •
If you have trouble drinking plain
water, try adding some fruit slices to it or choose carbonated waters.
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warning signs.
Besides water, other drinks and foods can
It’s very important to be aware of the
The difficulty with dehydration though, is that your body hides the beginning of dehydration very well. It can be
Giving your body plenty of fluids has the following benefits:
thirsty or experiencing other warning
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already know it…drink water. There are
threatening illnesses such as heat stroke.
hours before you start to actually have
Better energy levels and brain function Prevent and treat headaches Skin stays healthier Prevent constipation
The best way to stay hydrated is to…you
cause serious health problems ranging
A hydrated body
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of dehydration.
symptoms. By the time you’re feeling signs, you’re already dehydrated!
One of the best ways to recognize
that your body is dehydrated is to pay attention to the color of your urine.
Pale urine means you’re well-hydrated.
Dark urine shows that you’re not taking in enough fluids.
Get in the habit of drinking water with your meals instead of other drinks.
also help you stay hydrated. Just make
sure you’re not choosing drinks that add unnecessary sugar and extra calories to your diet.
Water, water, water! When we get into these really hot days ahead of us, it’s more important than ever to remember to stay hydrated.
But whether you’re inside or outdoors, exercising or relaxing, in summer or
winter—you always need to pay attention to staying hydrated. Now drink up!
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