Dehydration happens when your body doesn't have the fluids it needs. Mainly, you lose

fluids through sweat, but also through frequent urination. Research has shown you can

lose a gallon of fluid an hour during heavy exercise. If you don't replace the amount of

fluid you lose, your body will start to protect itself by limiting your activity. Which is not

what you want to happen if you're in the second half of a crucial game. In the heat,

dehydration can happen in 30 minutes. That's why experts recommend drinking before,

during and after rigorous exercise.

When you're exercising and feel dizzy, light-headed, have muscle cramps, feel nauseous or

have a headache, you're getting dehydrated. Stop and drink... and rest. If you keep going

without drinking, you could get heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Not good.

Carbohydrates are what power your muscles, yet your body doesn't keep a lot of them on

hand. Go figure. You need to take in enough carbs to replace what you lose, or you'll g

drink during exercise before you feel thirsty in order to get enough fluids in your body to

than the 6% in Gatorade won't add any to your performance. We know, we've tested

someplace air-conditioned. If you absolutely have to be running around outside, take lots

Your brain may know a lot, but it doesn't know when your body is thirsty. You need to

To keep performing at top efficiency, your body needs lots of liquids. That means you

hot, sweaty and thirsty - so you'll drink enough of it to keep you going. (Notice how

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