Drinking Water During Workout

LuckyStarrGal
LuckyStarrGal Posts: 66 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Okay may be silly question, but I find that I get really thirsty when working out. Is it okay to stop and take a drink or should I just push through and drink down when I'm done. Sometimes the water does a little jiggle in my belly while working out and can be annoying.

Ha just curious!

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Okay may be silly question, but I find that I get really thirsty when working out. Is it okay to stop and take a drink or should I just push through and drink down when I'm done. Sometimes the water does a little jiggle in my belly while working out and can be annoying.

    Ha just curious!

    Why wouldn't it be ok?
  • jessicamorano13
    jessicamorano13 Posts: 3
    I walk every night with my husband around town and it has hills like you would not believe. But i always make it a point to stop at a certain point and take a few sips of water. I don't guzzle a whole bottle but just enough to wet my mouth and re-hydrate. If you drink to much to fast it can make you sick and feel sluggish.
  • Miss_james1990
    Miss_james1990 Posts: 214 Member
    I drink constantly before/during/after a work out if your body is properly hydrated you will last longer :)
  • GillianMcK
    GillianMcK Posts: 401 Member
    I run outside and I don't carry water with me for several reasons, I really dislike carrying things in my hands when I'm running, my short runs I don't really need the water, my longer runs I'm lucky that I have access to a forest and I run 6 or 7 mile loops round the forest and will carry water in the car and stop to get a drink before carrying on.

    When I'm in the gym for weights or PT I drink water more between the sets/circuits, I feel it depends on how much I'm doing will depend on whither I want water sloshing about in my stomach, try it and find out.

    I was advised by my trainer not to drink more than 3ltrs of water a day as it can start to lower sodium levels (I think) and cause issues when you're exercising hard, but you have to drink a hell of a lot of water for it to get to that stage.
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    Yes, hydration is important. If you get the jiggle belly feeling you are probably drinking alot too fast. If I am doing a short workout (20-30 mins) I can usually make it through without water but if its longer, especially when its hot, I gotta rehydrate. Try to plan ahead and take small sips as you go starting early on, then you hopefully will head off the super thirsty feeling and avoid the desire to guzzle.
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    Okay may be silly question, but I find that I get really thirsty when working out. Is it okay to stop and take a drink or should I just push through and drink down when I'm done. Sometimes the water does a little jiggle in my belly while working out and can be annoying.

    Ha just curious!

    What does your common sense tell you?
  • h7463
    h7463 Posts: 626 Member
    Hello! Yes, you should try to drink water or a sports drink during your workouts. Muscles work much better when the cells are well hydrated. Depending on the intensity of your workout, your body might need some fuel to get through. This is why sports drinks like Gatorade contain sugar/carbs, too. If you drink coffee, green tea, caffein-containing pre-workout or take anything like water pills, they will dehydrate, and you'll have to make up for this. A high protein diet requires a higher water intake, too. Take small sips and drink up! Have fun!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I guess it depends on what I'm doing.

    If I am in a class- maybe- if they offer a break- or if I'm having dry mouth/throat issues.

    If I'm running- usually not.

    If I'm lifting- I drink all the time.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    I always hydrate before, during and after working out. That goes for lifting and any running or cardio classes. If you think you are thirsty or feel the need for water, you are probably not hydrated enough. Drink up! :drinker:
  • Iggy585
    Iggy585 Posts: 104 Member
    I definitely drink water before and during workouts. Don't want to get dehydrated.
  • Greywalk
    Greywalk Posts: 193 Member
    Drink I do and have for a while.
  • votkuhr
    votkuhr Posts: 276 Member
    Water is important! I too drink before, during and after a workout.. specially after a workout. I don't drink too much during though, because I find I get stitches if I drink a lot.
  • lmjblues
    lmjblues Posts: 117 Member
    Drink! It does a body good. You'll find your balance.

    Good luck!
  • mschicagocubs
    mschicagocubs Posts: 774 Member
    I am always drinking water during my workouts .... you need to hydrate yourself.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,989 Member
    For optimal performance, drink before you get thirsty. Have a sip when you notice you are sweating. A lot of bodily functions are signalled to switched on/off as a result of salt concentration levels, so you need to stay properly hydrated for you body to function well.
  • spfldpam
    spfldpam Posts: 738 Member
    Yes you should. I always drink while working out. I usually down 24 oz in less than one hour of workouts. You must stay hydrated!
  • TheEffort
    TheEffort Posts: 1,028 Member
    Nothing wrong with drinking water during a workout, in my opinion.
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    I drink constantly before/during/after a work out if your body is properly hydrated you will last longer :)

    qft
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    For optimal performance, drink before you get thirsty. Have a sip when you notice you are sweating.
    I'm sorry this is just a myth which most sports bodies indicated over the past few years. Thirst is a perfectly good indicator of hydration for the majority of people
  • LuckyStarrGal
    LuckyStarrGal Posts: 66 Member
    Hey thanks everyone, I do drink a lot of water and stay hydrated, I will continue to keep water by my side and push on!!!!

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