Dehydration Avoidance

Dehydration is the single most dangerous situation in any game. To save yourself from this extreme situation, you need to keep yourself hydrated before and during the game.

Importance:

To maintain your health and energy level, keeping the body hydrated is very important. Many players ignore the role of fluids in play. Also, some popular misconceptions prevent many players from taking an occasional sip. Some players also ignore fluids during colder conditions. However, you need to equip yourself with appropriate fluids in any weather and almost every situation.

Hydration:

Not all fluids can keep the body adequately hydrated, though all are effective in combating thirst. Players should avoid drinking soft drinks during the game, as they are very heavy to digest. Water is the best option followed closely by specialized sports drinks. You can carry your fluids with yourself in specially designed bags or else you can request them from the management after suitable intervals. It is best to drink water before you are thirsty as thirst is the first symptom of dehydration. Water should be sipped slowly before the game, as you can get sick on the field if you gulped it rapidly. If you tend to sweat a lot, the you need to keep yourself equipped with fluids at all times as losing water through sweat can lead to dehydration. Sometimes, drinking too much water before a game can be very discomforting. To avoid this, you can consult your dietician and obtain suitable guidelines for drinking appropriate amount of water. You can even weigh yourself before and after your workouts in order to get the general idea about the amount of water you need. You need to start hydrating yourself appropriately a night or two before the game. This helps you to set your body rhythm and prevents you from making any drastic changes in your body. Despite all these guidelines, if you get fatigued, feel like vomiting, get headaches or experience general discomfort, it is time to seek medical help as these are the first symptoms of dehydration requiring immediate medical attention.