by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner “See you later!” is often followed
by “Stay hydrated!” on these 100-degree days. With summer’s
baking temperatures, cool yourself from the inside out …
Hydration is essential for our health. It helps prevent fatigue
(including of our organs), eliminates toxins from the body, and
quenches thirst. You can also maximize your fitness routine by
staying hydrated. Proper hydration allows your body to perform
at its best. In hot months, we need to be especially diligent
about replacing fluids lost through exposure to the heat. This
loss is compounded during exercise. How Dehydration Affects
Exercise Exercising while dehydrated compromises performance.
Your heart rate increases eight beats per minute for every liter
of sweat lost. Hence, the suggestion to consume two cups of
water for every pound of fluid lost during your workout session.
This can be accomplished by weighing yourself before and after
exercising during high-intensity and long-duration workouts. The
body cools itself through