At some point, we have all heard, “Drink lots of water!”
As the weather gets warmer — and in the Southeast gets downright sweltering — competitive sports players encounter a high heat index and hot conditions.
These conditions make athletes targets for dehydration and heat illness. Water is good for us, but too much actually dilutes your body’s sodium levels low enough to increase other medical problems including muscle cramping.
Target a 10- to 12-cup training diet base daily either of water or equivalent hydrating beverages.