As we start this week of practice, please make sure that you as an athlete are drinking lots of water. Practice temps will be HOT. There will be plenty of water breaks during practice but in order to avoid dehydration, student-athletes need to do more then just drink water during practice, they need to be drinking water throughout the day and at night. They may cause more frequent trips to the bathroom but I think most would prefer an extra trip or two to the bathroom then a trip to the hospital.
Avoid energy drinks! Most energy drinks actually deplete your system the necessary water needed to stay healthy and active. Even sports drinks used in excess can get harmful. Having some gatorade after a workout is ok, but once your heart rate returns to normal (resting) levels, water is the recommended fluid intake.
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