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Archive for entries tagged with: 'water'

May 13, 2011

Y is it important to stay hydrated?

by Downtown Admin

Drinking water before, during, and after a workout is key to keeping your body happy and healthy. When you sweat during your workouts, you lose fluids that your body needs to stay hydrated. In order to prevent yourself from getting dehydrated, follow these suggested guidelines to drinking the right amount of wate ...more

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Tags: hydration, prevent dehydration, water, workout

March 28, 2011

Why is it important to drink water?

by Downtown Admin

Healthy LivingImportance of Drinking Water By: Dr. Suzi Ivie CSCS--Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist We all know we are supposed to drink water because it is good for us, but why is it good for us? Our bodies are made up of 70 percent water and use water for a multitude of functions such ...more

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Tags: body, eating right, health, water

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