Some answers were obvious (my body), while others were more
abstract (daily goals, plenty of space).
Here are their top 12 exercise essentials
Good
shoes
Fun or
appropriate music
Free
weights
. A
positive attitude
Comfortable
clothing
Fresh,
clean air and/or sunshine
A
supportive sports bra
Safe,
well-made equipment (e.g., cardio machines, heart-rate monitors
Weight-training
gloves
1 Enough
time
A
workout partner
Lots of
water
But How Much Water is Too Much?
While dehydration is a more common concern for exercisers, some
experts think the public should be aware of the danger of drinking too much
water, which can lead to a potentially fatal condition called hyponatremia.
Characterized by an abnormally low blood concentration of
sodium, it is most often seen at extremely high-endurance events such as
ultra-marathons.
Hyponatremia is more common among women than men, and was
responsible for the death of a 43-year-old woman running in the Chicago
Marathon last year.
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, headache and
disorientation, and bloating in the face and hands.
Research suggests that drinking about two cups of fluid two
hours before exercise and another six to eight ounces every 20 minutes can help
optimise performance.
Some exercisers may opt to measure the amount of fluid they lose
by weighing themselves before and after exercise to determine the number of
pounds lost through perspiration. For every pound lost, experts recommend
drinking one pint of fluid during exercise.
Sports drinks may also be a good choice because they help
replace lost sodium and have been shown to enhance performance during prolonged
exercise.
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