3. BY THE END OF THE LESSON YOU SHOULD: UNDERSTAND WHY WATER IS IMPORTANT TO THE BODY UNDERSTAND THE EFFECT OF EXERCISE ON WATER LEVELS IN THE BODY BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY WAYS YOU CAN STAY HYDRATED DURING EXERCISE
4. OVER HALF OF YOUR BODY WEIGHT CARRIES OXYGEN, NUTRIENTS, WASTE AND HORMONES AROUND THE BODY. IT CONTROLS THE LEVEL OF ELECTROLYTES (BODY SALTS). WHEN WE EXERCISE OUR BODIES LOSE ELECTROLYTES THROUGH SWEATING. IT IS IMPORTANT TO REPLACE THESE SALTS. YOU CAN DO IT THROUGH A BALANCED DIET OR BY DRINKING ISOTONIC DRINKS.
5. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DRINK AT LEAST 8 GLASSES (1.5 - 2 LITRES) OF WATER PER DAY. YOU WILL NEED MORE IF YOU DO EXERCISE. IF YOU HAVE INSUFFICIENT WATER IN YOUR BODY YOU CAN SUFFER FROM DEHYDRATION. YOUR PERFORMANCE WILL DECREASE.
6. “ Isotonic drinks are ideal for rehydrating and refuellling” Steven Gerrard MAKE YOUR OWN ISOTONIC DRINK… 50 – 70g Sugar 1 Litre of warm water Pinch of salt 200ml sugar free squash Mix, cool and drink
