Exercise & Water

[Luvinit]

I noticed something yesterday while working out on the ellipictal. I have been using it for about a week now, and I could go for about 15 mins and then my legs would just "give out". To the point whrere I could not even stand on them.

Yesterday, I took a bottle of water with me and put it in the cup holder on the machine. When I felt my legs getting "weak" about every 10 mins or so, I would guzzle some.

I truely believe that doing this really enabled me to "push" myself, I was able to stay on that machine over 30 mins. This is double what I have been able to do. I think the reason my legs were getting so "weak" was because I would get dehydrated and the water gave me that instant "boost".

I realize that this might be obvious to most..but I have never had any formal workout training (ie..trainer). I am learning this stuff as I go, through trial, error, and WISH. I figured if I could help one other person..I would pass it on!

Tracy

 

[CarolMN]

Thanks for posting. I also learned the hard way about the need for extra water when you exercise. Until I figured it out, I couldn't understand why sometimes I felt faint as I didn't think I was working all that hard, LOL!

Now I try to drink a glass before I start and one after I finish, too. Sometimes, I need to sip a little during the exercise, too. No problems now!

 

[marydmjj]

That's good to know. I didn't realize that water could give you that little extra you need.

 

[TigH]

Tracy, CONGRATULATIONS on doubling your time! That is awesome! How much water do you drink before you work out? I usually have hot tea in the morning with breakfast and don't really drink water until lunch, but I have noticed that I get fatigued when I rollerblade in the morning. I started drinking a glass of water before I rollerblade and it has helped me through my workout. You are on to something there!!! I might have some water with my tea at breakfast and then still have my other glass of water before rollerblading.

I'm so happy you figured out a way to get past that 15 minute mark. 30 minutes is GREAT!!! I bet you are feeling so proud of yourself!!!!!!!!!

 

[Luvinit]

Karen...I started making sure I drank at least 8-10oz BEFORE I worked out...especailly before skating outside...but for some reason...I did not have any stamina on the ellipitical, but drinking some water while working really seemed to help my stamina.

 

[Minniespal]

You've proved what everyone in the gym has been saying to me and that it is very important to keep yourself properly hydrated whilst exercising.

 

[tiggereyore]

Okay Tracy come clean. Did you stop inorder to drink the water? If not I'm really uncoridinated. I can get is a sip here and there but I've almost fallen off that darned thing trying to really drink. I too had heard that drinking during would help but without a really long straw I'll be stopping for my drinks. Either that or tipping my head back to drink does it, Yah that's it.

 

[Luvinit]

Christy...I swear...I don't stop...I just hold on to the stationary part of the bar and squeeze the water down. Its not the prettiest sight in the world..but I am afraid to stop..I am not sure if I could get going again...LOL

 

[geetey]

Christy,
Try using a water bottle with a sports bottle top. I typically drink 1-2 bottles of water while I do the WATP tapes. Sometimes I have to put both weights in 1 hand, but I can finish without being too wet.... from the water bottle.

 

[nativetxn]

You are getting so smart, Tracy!

 

[Luvinit]

I have excellent teachers Kath!!!

 

[tiggereyore]

now I get it. I tried it and I didn't fall off!!! HAHAHa I am such a clutz. My Dh is still laughing at me will I do the WATP tape but I got him back I stuck that belt on him and made him try while I stood there and watched. He decided that he'd just go in the other room after that. I know that it can't look pretty but.. I'm trying.
Geetey I've tried those bottles and I make a mess my aunt is the opposite she has to have one of the sport tops Last vacation I gave her on of the boys sippy that has the suck sport top. I also found a smaller bottle helps, although as time increases I'll have to have a back up one.
Tracy I can always count on you for the answers!Now if only you were closer.
Thank you

 

[nativetxn]

<b>tiggereyore</b>

I know that it can't look pretty but

I don't believe it, I'll bet anything <i>you</i> do is pretty. It has to be, afterall, it's <i>you</i>