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water/mineral consumption

slay0r
slay0r Posts: 669 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi Guys,

Can anyone give me advice on water consumption for someone that does a lot of exercise?

Daily I cycle at least 70 mins vigorously at 14-16 miles an hour minimum. This burns 884 calories but I also sweat a decent amount from the effort.

I'm told 8 glasses a day is a decent target to aim for but is this for people that do exercise too? I limit the salt in my diet and I don't think I'll get enough because of the sweating, does anyone have adivce on amounts I should be drinking ML wise?

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  • JeffGDDG
    JeffGDDG Posts: 252 Member
    If you can weigh yourself before and after its best. Then 1 pound lost during workout equals 2 cups water approximately.
  • slay0r
    slay0r Posts: 669 Member
    Don't think there's scales here at work, I'll have to take a look later on and get back to you on that one, what about salt and minerals, do I need to eat a bit more salt because I'm sweating?
  • takm0527
    takm0527 Posts: 52 Member
    Try:

    http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

    If you google how much water should I drink there are some other calculators too. It takes into account weight, climate, workouts.
  • JeffGDDG
    JeffGDDG Posts: 252 Member
    I know homemade electrolyte drinks which you drink during endurance activities contain just a pinch of salt, so really not much at all.
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