Hydration (For Exercising)

We all know we should drink plenty of fluids every day to stay fully hydrated, but how much is enough during exercise? The Sports Dieticians Association’s guidelines recommend that you should drink approximately 2 litres of fluid every day.

How Much Fluid Does Our Body Need During Exercise?

Before:
Always start every exercise session well hydrated.
Drink 300-500ml of fluid in the 15 minutes prior to your workout.

During:
Aim to drink 150-250ml every 15 minutes to offset fluid losses – drinking smaller volumes more frequently minimises stomach discomfort.
Remember, the more you sweat, the more you need to drink.

After:
How much fluid you need depends on how much you lost. Try…