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It is important to drink plenty of water. Thirst alone is a poor indicator of how much water you need and dehydration can have serious health consequences such as nausea and heat exhaustion.
Guidelines for fluid replacement are as follows:
- Consume 14 to 22 ounces (1.75 to 2.75 cups) of fluid 2 hours before exercise
- Drink 6 to 12 ounces of fluid for every 15 to 20 minutes of exercise
- Fluids should be cold.
- The goal is to replace sweat and urine losses.
- Ingest 16 to 24 ounces of fluid for every pound of body weight lost after an exercise bout.
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