He who sweats more in training….
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……bleeds less in battle”. As the old saying goes. I’m battling weeds not warriors in the gardens around my home, but I am sweating.
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As I have worked outside in the gardens around our home this summer I am reminded of the importance of good hydration. I am fairly well acclimatized to working in the heat. 88 degrees doesn’t seem to bother me much. I am careful to take breaks and hydrate often. One hot day I remember downing 14 glasses of water.
The hydration drink I use has a unique mix of carbohydrates to create both immediate energy as well as longer term energy. Including the proper electrolytes of course.
This particular drink was created by a particular company in cooperation with scientists at MIT.
Their challenge was to maintain enough energy to fly a human powered plane (cycling powered) across the Aegean Sea from Crete to Santorini. About 72 miles. Equivalent to 3 marathons back to back. The usual drinks did not create lasting energy, but this formula did. The flight occurred in 1988. (the deadalus flight)
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Not only does this keep me hydrated in my hot summer yard, but, when I climbed Mt. Katahdin it kept me going on the 6 hour ascent to the top and across the “knife edge”. No “hitting the wall”, good energy the entire time. I mixed it and carried a gallon bladder in my back pack.
How much water should I drink? It depends on what you are doing and if you are outside sweating. Many authorities recommend .5 – .75 ounces per pound of bodyweight. So for a 160 pound person that might be 10-15 8 ounce glasses. Sources typically include food and other beverages as well as water alone. Some experts estimate 20% of our fluids are in the foods we eat with the other 80% in what we drink.
The hydration drink I use is 100% guaranteed to be safe and free from banned substances
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives. Gluten free, non-GMO, star-K kosher.
I encourage you to choose a good drink and a reputable company.
If you want to know what I drink I use, message me or contact me from my website at therealdavidjones.com
David Jones, wishing you health, hope, fitness and freedom!
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