This week I picked a good article from USA Swimming on Water vs Sports Drinks (http://www.usaswimming.org/USASWeb/ViewMiscArticle.aspx?TabId=1302&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en&mid=635&ItemId=553).
I have always been taught that the average person loses about 8oz every 15-20 minutes of workout, and so every 15-20 minutes an athlete should take 2 gulps of water which is about 8oz. Swimmers should come prepared with water bottles already filled and can keep them by their lanes. It is also important to make sure they are getting water from other sources too throughout the day (fruits and vegetables for example). Eddie Reese at the University of Texas allows his kids to drink things like pop (yes I said pop), however for every drink they have that is not water they have to have the same amount in water that day also. So just a few tips on staying hydrated and help avoid cramping and dehydration in the pool and after practice!
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