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A bodybuilder
cannot live by bread or protein alone. Lack of water or water deficiency
can cause electrolyte imbalances, and electrolytes influence body water
distribution, nerve impulses, muscle contractions and our moods. The
"Electrolyte Enquirer" lists the major electrolytes and shows how an
imbalance may make you feel.
Electrolyte Enquirer
Electrolyte
Excess due to insufficient water intake may make you feel
Sodium
Agitated
Potassium
Weak
Calcium
Apathetic
Magnesium
Depressed
Follow these
guidelines to ensure that you receive adequate amounts of water.
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One liter
daily for every 1,000 calories consumed
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2 cups of
water two hours before a workout
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2 cups of
water 15 minutes before a workout
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1 cup of
water every 15 minutes during a workout
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2 cups of
water for every pound lost after your workout
Remember that
your body is 60%-70% water. The more muscular you are, the more water
you are. Keep your electrolytes excess in balance by eating a wide
variety of foods and drinking water. Cold water is best because it
leaves the stomach quicker than warm water. This helps prevent the
"sloshing" feeling in your gut and makes your workout more enjoyable.
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