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Everything You Need To Know About Hydration
Do You Drink Enough Water? Read This To Understand Why You Need Water.
Hydration Information
Cheat Sheet To Hydration
Healthy Hydration Guidelines
- Always be well hydrated and fueled
- Drink 5-7 mL per kg of body weight of water or a sports beverage at least 4 hours before practice (1kg = 2.2 lbs)
- Have a salty snack a few hours before you step on the ice (Read Why Your Body Needs Sodium During a Workout.)
- For a practice or game lasting more than one hour, a sports beverage that contains a 6-8 percent carbohydrate solution is recommended
- Hydrate and fuel during breaks or between shifts
- Try to drink 1/2 to 1 cup of sports drink every 15 minutes
- Rehydrate when you step off the ice
- Check your weight before and after practice to find out how much water you lost during exercise, and drink 20-24 ounces of fluid for every pound lost
effects of Dehydration
Hidden Sugars in Sports Drinks
Tip Of The Day
Remember When Drinking Beverages That Have Sugar... 5 grams of Sugar, is roughly ONE TEASPOON OF PURE SUGAR
What You Will Learn
- What Does Hydration Look Like
- What Does Dehydration Mean?
- What Should You Hydrate With?
- Understanding What Drinks Have Hidden Sugars in Them?
- How To Create a Drinking Schedule
Instructions
1.) Watch The YouTube Videos (this will help you understand what hydration means)
2.) Read the PowerPoint. (This will help you understand everything you need to know about hydration)
3.)Explore the other Links, and Articles.
4.) Complete the Assignments
Hydration
Read Pages 17-18 (Hydration), and then complete the assignment.
Hidden Sugars in Drinks
Read Page 8, to find out why a person should avoid drinks with sugars when playing hockey.
