If you’re sweating like a sinner in church, you need more water. Duh. The American College of Sports Medicine says to drink about 17-20 ounces a few hours before exercise.
Then sip 7-10 ounces every 10-20 minutes during your workout. And after? Replace what you lost. A good rule: drink 16-24 ounces for every pound of sweat you drop.
But who weighs themselves before and after a workout? Unless you’re a pro athlete, just drink when you’re thirsty. Your brain is pretty good at this—it’s like a built-in alarm.
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But Wait—Coffee and Tea Count!
Good news, caffeine lovers. Your morning coffee isn’t stealing water from you. It used to be thought that caffeine was a diuretic, but recent research says it’s mild at best.
Yes, coffee counts toward your daily intake. So does soda, juice, and even that soup you had for lunch. Water is water, even if it’s hiding in a latte.
Just don’t use soda as your primary source. That’s a bit like putting diesel in a Ferrari. It works, but it’s messy.
