Sunday, May 29, 2011

The Value of Keeping Hydrated for Baseball Players

By Thomas Wilson


The majority of the regular baseball season is played through the hottest months of the year. Not only are games held in the high temperatures, but players also take part in baseball workouts outside in the heat on top of that. Hot temperatures mean that the body loses fluids through sweating a lot faster than normal. When lost body fluids aren't replaced your body's temperature goes up which could trigger quicker physical weakness, and also a threat of heat injuries. Due to this,it's extremely important that you simply replace those body fluids so that you can perform to the best of your abilities.

Ensure that on days that you do not play baseball or perform baseball workouts that you have at the least 64 ounces of liquids a day. On days which you are out in the heat playing baseball or exercising, you need to consume at the very least 100 ounces per day.

Water is the ideal drink, and cold water (between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit) is recommended. Fruits and vegetables which are loaded with water are also great to consume regularly. Always make sure you stay away from coffee, tea, and caffeinated soft drinks as they will surely dehydrate you. The same goes with alcohol which should never be consumed.

Whether sports drinks hydrate you better than water while doing physical exercise is highly debated. Personally, while sports drinks supply you with vitamins and carbohydrates, they're usually much more filling and so you tend to drink much less. Therefore watercontinues to be the best option for baseball players in my opinion.

The most important thing to remember is to just keep yourself hydrated both on and off the field. Drink plenty of water before you get thirsty. The moment you're thirsty you are already dehydrated. Overall, take better care of your body and your baseball workouts and overall performance on the field will certainly improve.




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