Water breaks during exercise

violinist22
violinist22 Posts: 3 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi Everyone,

Just had a quick question - My friend and I have been going to the gym quite recently and she tends not to take any water breaks during her workouts whereas I take every 10 minutes a sip of water while on the elliptical. Is it better for your muscles and body to wait until you finish your workout to drink water or during your workout or after each period of cardio/strength workout?

Just wanted some thoughts.

Thanks :D

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  • parsonsk64
    parsonsk64 Posts: 75 Member
    Shoot. I thought someone was having a baby :laugh:
  • violinist22
    violinist22 Posts: 3 Member
    Hahahhahaha!!! :laugh:

    I guess that's not the best title for the topic!
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    Well I know when I was running for 75 mins daily on the ellitptical one time I ran out of water and said I get some after my workout. This one lady approached me and said" I see you are in the zone. Would like like me to fill up your body" Why not right.

    It was funny cause later during her run I approached her with a paper towels and she just simled took the towel to wip off some of her sweat.

    Some people do not really sweat at all during workouts.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Drink when you want to. I don't use machines, I run or cycle. I'm generally good for about 12km without water now, so just over an hour. More than that I'll carry something.
  • ashenriver
    ashenriver Posts: 498 Member
    I think its much more important to be fully hydrated before exercising. My bf could tell the difference on the days he didn't drink enough water and days he did when he was playing ball hockey.
  • hermann341
    hermann341 Posts: 443 Member
    Shoot. I thought someone was having a baby :laugh:

    I was thinking that, too.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    I think its much more important to be fully hydrated before exercising. My bf could tell the difference on the days he didn't drink enough water and days he did when he was playing ball hockey.

    exacty..

    the time to hydrate is before you train if you wait until during then it's not going to work and you might even start cramping.

    i'd also think if you're going every 10 minutes then you're probably not getting as much out of your workout as you could, especially if that break ends up being several minutes
  • stackhsc
    stackhsc Posts: 439 Member
    small amounts frequently if its a long or intense workout. better to stay hydrated, but not water logged lol
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    I drink if I'm thirsty. Mainly I just sip because my mouth gets awful dry sometimes and I feel sick. I guess it depends on the individual?
  • sakuya3834
    sakuya3834 Posts: 116 Member
    I drink a bunch before but I sweat a disgusting amount while working out so I do have to keep taking water breaks. I don't stop moving though, I just take a sip while exercising every 10 or 15 minutes.
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    Shoot. I thought someone was having a baby :laugh:

    I've been pregnant too many times, because I was thinking the same thing.... "Holy crap! No way! That would SUCK!"

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