Drinking Water During Workouts

**CowPimp** · 03-02-2004, 05:55 PM

I used to drink water while I worked out. Now, I only do it before and after my workouts. A friend of mine told me that it's not good to drink water in the middle of lifting. I would like to hear people's opinion's on this...

Vieope · 03-02-2004, 06:04 PM

You gonna die if you drink it.

PreMier · 03-02-2004, 06:06 PM

Hes being sarcastic...

It is good to drink water, especially if you sweat a lot. Sometimes I drink a lot, sometimes I dont. Basically if your thirsty, DRINK!

gwcaton · 03-02-2004, 06:14 PM

I'm with PreMier on this one .

nikegurl · 03-02-2004, 06:17 PM

yep - i drink. partly b/c i get thirsty and partly b/c it gives me something to do between exercises.

myCATpowerlifts · 03-02-2004, 06:18 PM

^me too

and when you are working your muscles

you know, i like to fill up

X Ring · 03-02-2004, 06:19 PM

im with nikegurl, actually i feel very displaced and confused if I dont have my trusty water bottle

Deeznuts · 03-02-2004, 06:29 PM

I have some water with me at ALL times, especially during workout.

JJJ · 03-02-2004, 06:31 PM

I say drink as much water you possibly can without feeling sick when you start to lift again. Even if youre not thirsty.

kvyd · 03-02-2004, 06:44 PM

i dont understand how it could pose a problem... cant get enough h2o

titans1854 · 03-02-2004, 06:57 PM

water is good but not gatorade cause it doesn't feel good to lift right after you drink some.

Vieope · 03-02-2004, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by titans1854
water is good but not gatorade cause it doesn't feel good to lift right after you drink some.

Why do you think that gatorade is bad ?

Deeznuts · 03-02-2004, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by titans1854
water is good but not gatorade cause it doesn't feel good to lift right after you drink some.

Here, here. I've said that for years, but everyone thinks i'm crazy. Gatorade might replenish your electrolytes, but I almost feel like it drains me. So I only use it to mix vodka with

myCATpowerlifts · 03-02-2004, 07:08 PM

Use powerade

Me and workout partners swear by it

JerseyDevil · 03-02-2004, 07:09 PM

I take a drink of water between almost every set.

Vieope · 03-02-2004, 07:09 PM

That´s weird. Probably it is just psychological.

myCATpowerlifts · 03-02-2004, 07:09 PM

Hey deeznuts...
you dont happen to know a John Deez do you?
age 16?

JLB001 · 03-02-2004, 07:11 PM

I drink on average while lifting 3 liters of water sometimes more.

titans1854 · 03-02-2004, 07:17 PM

it might be the calories in gatorade or something that makes me feel bad. it's probably like eating in between sets. water is good because it doesn't fill me up as much as gatorade or powerade.

aztecwolf · 03-02-2004, 07:21 PM

drink water, water for the muscles is like breathing oxygen for your lungs

once was fat · 03-02-2004, 09:28 PM

I too drink water after every set from the water fountain. The only think that sucks is sometimes during a great workout I have to stop in between sets to walk downstairs and use the restroom. Hate that.

Deeznuts · 03-02-2004, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
Hey deeznuts...
you dont happen to know a John Deez do you?
age 16?

Sure dont. Deeznuts is actually a nickname lol. Don't ask.

My last name is spelt Deas. (pronounced Dees)

RCfootball87 · 03-02-2004, 09:44 PM

I usually drink water, but especially after squats or deads, when I feel like I'm going to pass out.

greekblondechic · 03-02-2004, 09:58 PM

Lift, drink, and be merry

ALIENEGYPT · 03-02-2004, 11:33 PM

I go thru half of my daily gallon of water in my 45-60 min. workout...It is very hot in my gym!...BTW, Greekblondchic's picture is Nice!

BabyArnold · 03-03-2004, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by titans1854
it might be the calories in gatorade or something that makes me feel bad. it's probably like eating in between sets. water is good because it doesn't fill me up as much as gatorade or powerade.

It's the sodium. Gatorade is not that good for you really.

Larva · 03-03-2004, 07:29 AM

yeap just like everyone else drink it all the time, especially when working out

squanto · 03-03-2004, 09:15 AM

i actually used to not drink while working out intensely. but now i drink a bit and it helps me relax.

Deeznuts · 03-03-2004, 10:02 AM

Bleh...well I hate the stuff

If I want some extra energy before a workout i'll drink a Red Bull.

**CowPimp** · 03-03-2004, 01:16 PM

I sweat like a fat pig in the middle of the Sahara. It's a good thing I asked this question. I may have continued not to drink water during my workout, and I definitely prefer drinking during workouts. I couldn't come up with any kind of logical reason why water drinking would be bad during a workout, but I thought there was a scientific reason behind it. I used to drink 1-2 liters during a good workout. I think I will continue that trend once again. Thanks.

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03-02-2004, 06:04 PM	#2
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03-02-2004, 06:06 PM	#3
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03-02-2004, 06:14 PM	#4
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03-02-2004, 06:17 PM	#5
nikegurl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,634	yep - i drink. partly b/c i get thirsty and partly b/c it gives me something to do between exercises.
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03-02-2004, 06:18 PM	#6
myCATpowerlifts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The lone star state Posts: 6,262 Photos: 2	^me too and when you are working your muscles you know, i like to fill up

03-02-2004, 06:19 PM	#7
X Ring training to be Goku Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New England Posts: 696	im with nikegurl, actually i feel very displaced and confused if I dont have my trusty water bottle

03-02-2004, 06:29 PM	#8
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	I have some water with me at ALL times, especially during workout.
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03-02-2004, 06:31 PM	#9
JJJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Under your bed Posts: 1,146	I say drink as much water you possibly can without feeling sick when you start to lift again. Even if youre not thirsty.

03-02-2004, 06:44 PM	#10
kvyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nor MI Posts: 1,130	i dont understand how it could pose a problem... cant get enough h2o

03-02-2004, 06:57 PM	#11
titans1854 I'm a Berserker Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 602	water is good but not gatorade cause it doesn't feel good to lift right after you drink some.
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03-02-2004, 07:08 PM	#14
myCATpowerlifts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The lone star state Posts: 6,262 Photos: 2	Use powerade Me and workout partners swear by it

03-02-2004, 07:09 PM	#15
JerseyDevil Done Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,176	I take a drink of water between almost every set.

03-02-2004, 07:11 PM	#18
JLB001 I see YOU!! Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 8,293 Photos: 5	I drink on average while lifting 3 liters of water sometimes more.
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03-02-2004, 07:17 PM	#19
titans1854 I'm a Berserker Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 602	it might be the calories in gatorade or something that makes me feel bad. it's probably like eating in between sets. water is good because it doesn't fill me up as much as gatorade or powerade.
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03-02-2004, 07:21 PM	#20
aztecwolf Sackin' up every day Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: san diego Posts: 1,267 Photos: 3	drink water, water for the muscles is like breathing oxygen for your lungs

03-02-2004, 09:28 PM	#21
once was fat Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: tucson az Posts: 692 Photos: 2	I too drink water after every set from the water fountain. The only think that sucks is sometimes during a great workout I have to stop in between sets to walk downstairs and use the restroom. Hate that.
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03-02-2004, 09:44 PM	#23
RCfootball87 Rhino Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 1,303	I usually drink water, but especially after squats or deads, when I feel like I'm going to pass out.
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03-02-2004, 09:58 PM	#24
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ALIENEGYPT In the studio... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 61 Photos: 1	I go thru half of my daily gallon of water in my 45-60 min. workout...It is very hot in my gym!...BTW, Greekblondchic's picture is Nice!
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03-03-2004, 07:29 AM	#27
Larva Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: LI NY Posts: 646 Photos: 11	yeap just like everyone else drink it all the time, especially when working out

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Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	Bleh...well I hate the stuff If I want some extra energy before a workout i'll drink a Red Bull.
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