Drink Up
Fit Tipcanada
(Jul.30.10)
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor workouts and fat-burning stroller-fitness classes. Nursing mommies beware! Exercising in the heat can dehydrate you much more quickly than exercising in air-conditioned indoor gyms or outdoors in the cooler season. To stay properly hydrated, follow these guidelines. Before exercising, be sure to consume 500 mL – 1 L of water. During exercise, sip regularly and aim to consume at least 125 mL for every 15 minutes of exercise. If you are exercising in extreme heat or for long periods of time, consider weighing yourself before and after each work out and consuming 500 mL of water for each pound of water weight lost. Finally, finish up each workout with a healthy snack providing a mixture of carbohydrates and protein and some more water throughout the day. Staying properly hydrated will not only help keep your milk supply up for baby, but keep you feeling well and energetic for that next great workout!
~ Dara Duff-Bergeron is a veteran fitness trainer and a specialist in women’s health and fitness. With a decade under her belt, Dara now shares her exceptional experience and down-to-earth philosophy through Fit Family (fitfamily.ca) personal training and Belly Bootcamp (www.bellybootcamp.ca/) pre- and post-natal fitness. Dara is mommy of one with another on the way, and lives in Toronto with her own little fit family.
