Fast-Track Triathlete by Matt Dixon

Author:Matt Dixon
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781937716943
Publisher: VeloPress
Published: 2017-10-03T04:00:00+00:00

Everyday Hydration

Maintaining an optimal state of hydration is integral to all aspects of your life, including your capacity to manage your energy throughout the day. Even if you’re hydrating well before, during, and after your workouts, you’re still going to exit each workout with some level of dehydration. To optimize recovery from that workout and maintain energy, you’ll need to rehydrate and then continue to hydrate throughout the day. The old rule of drinking eight glasses of water a day is not particularly useful, but there are some simple habits you can develop to help maintain optimal hydration.

Start by having a glass of water with every meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. In between meals and snacks, carry a water bottle. If your training is particularly intense or you are feeling depleted, add a pinch of salt and a slice of lime or lemon to your water. If you don’t like drinking plain water, flavor your water with a splash of juice or lemonade, other fruits or vegetables, and possibly a small amount of sugar to make the act of hydrating more enticing and habitual. Adequate hydration minimizes energy fluctuations, supports performance, and helps you avoid those between-meal hunger pangs.

Optimal hydration does entail more frequent bathroom breaks. Instead of seeing this as an inconvenience, consider it an opportunity to recharge and refocus. Studies have shown that most of us work better in spurts, and taking short breaks can lead to greater mental clarity and acuity. You could even incorporate some mobility exercises or light stretches into your breaks. Hydration is a simple habit with the potential to optimize your day in many ways and put you in a better condition to tackle your afternoon or evening workout sessions.

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