Maintaining water balance

• Hydration


  having enough water in the body to enable it to function properly
• Dehydration


  excessive loss of water from the body interrupting the function of the body
• Dehydration results in

  Blood thickening (more viscous)

  increased heart rate as the heart has to work harder to pump the thicker blood around

  increased body temperature

  fatigue

  dizziness/nausea

  increase in reaction time
• Water is then lost through; sweat, urine, faeces and the water vapour when we breath out.
• Average daily recommended water intake is…

  Men: 2.5 litres

  Women: 2 Litres
• The amount you will need depends on a range of factors including; the level and duration of activity, the environment you are training in.