Don’t turn the water down if you want a rush on the golf course

Water: we are made of it, we are surrounded by it, but we usually never get enough of it.

In the body, water is the fluid in which all essential life processes occur. Every cell in our wonderful body, every tissue and organ needs water to function.

About 50-55% of the women’s body is made up of water. Ladies, the numbers are 55-60% for men (due to the difference in lean body mass between the sexes), just so you know. So tell your man to drink that water like you do.

Compared to most other sports, playing golf is considered light exercise. Even so, as a golfer, you can lose a considerable amount of water through the surface of your skin (perspiration) and as a byproduct of kidney work. During light exercise in a moderate, comfortable environment, an athlete can lose 500 to 1,000 ml of water per hour, which is equivalent to one to two pounds of their daily fluid needs. During exercise, the goal is to completely replace this fluid loss.

Now, too much or too little water can have a profound effect on our health. So what is recommended is that for every pound of water lost, you should consume about 16 fluid ounces to maintain proper fluid balance. If you drink just enough to quench your thirst, you will replace only half to two-thirds of the fluid lost. So adjust your consumption accordingly and drink the elixir of life while you wait for the next hit.

Studies have shown that drinking water every 10 to 15 minutes during exercise improves performance. And it’s important to drink about 8 to 10 ounces of water within the first 15 minutes after your golf session.

You will know if you are dehydrated. Signs of dehydration include unusual fatigue, dizziness, nausea, headache, irritability, and dark urine or infrequent urination (less than 4 times a day), as well as thirst.

Dehydration is the leading cause of poor performance, increased risk of heat exhaustion, illness, slow recovery, and increased risk of infections such as colds and flu. If you don’t hydrate your body in time, chronic dehydration could lead to much more serious complications over time: heart or kidney problems, or high blood pressure.

Plus, there are many other benefits of drinking water that are too important to ignore:

Your body will work in the best way. Food cannot be digested without water. It is required to break down and assimilate food. Transports essential nutrients to the bloodstream.

Water helps digested food pass faster through the body, preventing constipation. With adequate water intake, toxins and waste materials don’t have a chance to stay in the body for long, when they can build up to dangerous levels.

Flushing our intestines with plenty of water allows us to maintain stable and safe amounts of yeast and bacteria, which play an important role in digestion and keep all of our systems running optimally.

Water is essential for proper circulation. So, drink that O2 and be kind to your heart. That, in turn, will speed it up for those smooth shifts that will be the envy of many.

Drink enough water, and you may never know what joint pain and muscle cramps are out there on the golf course.

If you’re prone to heat exhaustion, drinking enough water can prevent it.

Your skin will glow Staying outdoors for long periods of time, where you are exposed to the sun, wind (hot or cold) and other elements of the weather can affect your skin. Water helps keep our skin healthy and glowing. Helps the body to eliminate fats, toxins and unwanted substances. Prevents the skin from wrinkling.

Your Brain Will Work Better Plenty of water keeps our thought processes and brain function at peak levels. You may even be surprised to notice a marked improvement in your coordination and spatial judgment. Get those holes in one, girl!

You will be less prone to headaches. Lack of water is often the cause of headaches.

What kind of water should you drink?

Pure water, free of chlorine and impurities, and preferably without minerals, is best.

You should also include foods high in water (skim milk, soup that is not too high in sodium, fruits and vegetables, and unsweetened fruit juices) in your diet.

Soft drinks contain water but can cause cavities due to the large amount of sugars they contain. Or if they’re sugar-free, it’s the artificial sweeteners that can wreak havoc. Alcoholic or caffeinated beverages are not ideal, as they act as diuretics, causing the body to urinate more than normal and exhausting the kidneys.

Let’s get the water out and drink to our health and a great game of golf!