BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The amount of water that should be consumed one hour before a physical fitness activity is:
A
5-6 fl. oz.
B
8-20 fl. oz.
C
40-45 fl. oz.
D
60-64 fl. oz.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The American Council on Exercise has suggested the following basic guidelines for drinking water before, during, and after exercise: Drink 17 to 20 ounces of water 2 to 3 hours before you start exercising. Drink 8 ounces of water 20 to 30 minutes before you start exercising or during your warm-up.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drink 20 ounces of water 2 to 3 hours before exercise, and another 20 ounces 30 minutes before. Drink 3 liters of fluid a day whether or not you are exercising. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, drink before, during and after a workout. Lean muscle tissue contains more than 75 percent water, so when the body is short on H2O, muscles are more easily fatigued. Staying hydrated helps prevent the decline in performance, strength, power, aerobic and anaerobic capacity during exercise.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exercise. Your exercise habits affect the amount of water you should be drinking, as well. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends adding 12 ounces of water to your daily intake for every 30 minutes that you plan to work out.

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