January 17 - Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!!!

Don't underestimate the power of water!

I can't believe it is 17 days into the new year and I'm just now getting to the subject of drinking water every day.

Anyone who has taken my classes knows that I have a strict rule about drinking a full bottle of water during the workout. If you feel dizzy or nauseous during a workout, chances are you need to drink more water. Dehydration is a problem most people have encountered and they may not even know it.

Signs of mild dehydration begin when an adult body loses 2% of its total fluids. Symptoms are often the following:

• Thirst
• Loss of appetite
• Dry Skin
• Fatigue
• Chills
• Headrushes

Once total fluid loss reaches 5% the following symptoms may be present:

• Increased heart rate
• Increased respiration
• Decreased sweating
• Muscle cramps
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Tingling of the limbs

10% fluid loss and above can be fatal!!!

To be safe you should consume 8-12 eight ounce glasses of water each day. And be sure to drink water while working out to replenish.