How to stay Hydrated During a Long Season
Welcome: Staying Hydrated During Sports
Welcome to my blog about the Heidelberg Baseball team. My name is Max Coffman and I am a sophomore, Sports Management major. I am on the baseball team here at Heidelberg University.
As a college student athlete it is hard. It is hard to balance all of your school work, sports, easting well, and most importantly getting the liquids you need to stay hydrated. There are many sports drinks that people drink and they usually do not know which ones are the best for you. As reported in the article by the Food Network, "Sports drinks are designed for active individuals and those that have the need to replace sweat losses. This is most often folks who exercise, but can also be for those working in hot and humid environmental conditions."
1. Pre-hydration: Begin hydrating well before you start exercising. Drink water or a sports drink at least a couple of hours before your activity to ensure that your body starts off well hydrated. This will help prevent dehydration during your sports session.
2. Hydration during exercise: Drink fluids regularly throughout your activity, even if you don't feel thirsty. Sip on water or a sports drink every 15-20 minutes to replenish fluids lost through sweating. If you're engaging in prolonged or intense exercise, consider sports drinks that contain electrolytes to replace those lost through sweat
3. Post-hydration: Rehydrate after you've finished your sports session. Drink water or a recovery beverage with electrolytes to replenish fluids and aid in muscle recovery. Aim to drink enough to replace any weight lost during exercise due to sweating.
Drinking is very important to stay healthy. It reduces the amount of cramps you get and it also is very beneficial for energy levels.
Everyone has their preference of what sports drinks they like. No matter what sport drink you drink it is key that they have the sugars you need to succeed.
I love the detail that you put into your blog. I feel that it is much informational, rather than something that you find interesting. It felt like you were pushing out things.
ReplyDeleteGood start and nice use of source. But remember, you need more info for your attribution--add the author if available, the title of the article, and possibly the date. And if it is an internet source, why not link to it? Also, add attribution for the image as well. In terms of your topic, is your blog really about the team? it seems to me that it is about taking care of yourself as a student athlete. Am I missing something?
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