Stay Hydrated When Training For Ski Trips

Intense trainings such as those conducted in preparation for upcoming ski trips can either make or break you. When done the right way, such training end up with productive results; otherwise, little problems that can actually blow into huge health concerns may ensue. For instance, a huge amount of electrolytes is lost each time a person trains vigorously through sweat; hence the need for proper hydration. Unfortunately, lost electrolytes are not easily replaced by simply drinking copious amount of water. To illustrate, leg cramps that are common among skiers and snowboarders cannot be treated completely by simply drinking lots of water. Not to mention, excessive water consumption may also increase risk of intestinal problems.

This is where proper hydration comes in. Hydration technically refers to the body’s ability to manage water as well as the process through which water is added to other compounds/nutrients in the body up to the time these new compounds are distributed to different cells in the body. Without hydration, cells, tissues and organs in the body slow down and eventually deteriorate – hampering the body’s ability to survive. Hydration also aids in maintaining body temperature, removing bodily wastes, and lubricating joints. In all sense, hydration is a process that is needed for good health.

Persons training for competitive sports as well as energy-sapping activities on ski vacation destinations like skiing and snowboarding tend to have less ability to cool down because of heat. This is the reason why we often see athletes pouring water above the head or players tucking ice cubes on top of their jerseys when training. Most players would also consume energy drinks containing electrolytes in order to stand a few more hours of the training program.

Make sure you stay properly hydrated when preparing for an upcoming series of rigorous events like snow sports by considering these general guidelines:

• Consume at least 500ml of clean, safe drinking water for each hour you spent training.

• Drink slowly to allow better absorption of fluid, especially when drinking electrolytes.

• Be careful not to forget hydration while doing your workout. Take note that the body tends to absorb less when the body is tired and exhausted.

• Enjoy potassium and protein-rich foods after your training.

More than anything else, it’s best to just have fun and stay safe while you train for a planned ski vacations. So stay hydrated all throughout – while training, when you’re already at a chosen ski are, and right thereafter.