Hydration replaces fluid lost during sweating and maintains sports performance. Good hydration promotes recovery and reduces the effect of fatigue, so players can maintain a high level of concentration and therefore performance. Children produce more heat and are less effective at sweating during exercise (compared with adults), so encourage children to drink more fluids.
A few hydrating tips:
The well prepared athlete will have a hydration plan including water and electrolytes as appropriate for the intensity and duration of the exercise undertaken.
Measuring body weight both before and after exercise can provide an indication of sufficient hydration. Weight loss indicates a need for increased hydration and weight gain is a sign of over consumption of fluid.
Adding a few slices of lemon, orange or cucumber to your water bottle can make water more appealing to drink.
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