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You Asked: Muscle Twitch in My Back?
Dear Fit,
I went to a four-day cleansing yoga intensive over the weekend. It was great. I felt so relaxed by the end of the retreat.
You Asked: Can Dehydration Lead to a UTI?
Dear Fit,
I went took a vigorous yoga class this weekend. The room was heated and it was hot outside so was sweating a lot all through the class. I don't think I drank enough water after the class before heading to a wine tasting.
Fit Tip: Prevent Dehydration
Heat exhaustion and its more serious counterpart heat stroke are not to be trifled with. One way to prevent both is to avoid becoming dehydrated. Athletes and avid exercisers are at risk of dehydration if they sweat profusely and don't replenish themselves while working out.
Spring Fit Tip: Keep Hydrated, Especially Asthma Sufferers
As the weather slowly turns and you start exercising in warm weather it's important to remember to keep hydrated. This is especially important for asthma sufferers as dehydration has been known to make it worse.
Dehydration can cause bronchospasm, a constriction of the lung airways, which can make exercise induced asthma worse.
Great Workout, Now How About a Beer?
After exercising (and during) I always crave some gulps of cool, crisp H2O, but a new study shows that having a beer after a workout could do more good than regular water. Hmmm. I'm listening...
Back to Basics: Muscle Cramps
So last night I was sitting on the couch and suddenly my foot cramped, leaving my toes spread wide apart for a good couple of minutes -- Of course I was running around the house screaming like a banshee. About 30 minutes later, the same thing happened, just on the other foot. What gives?
Signs of Dehydration
It's summer and it's hot out. Your body produces sweat to cool you off, so in order to make up for that lost fluid, you should be drinking more water. If you don't, you could be at risk for dehydration.
True or False: Drinking Water Before Working Out Causes Cramps
True or False: Drinking water before (and during) exercise will lead to cramps.
To find out the answer, read more
Are You Drinking Enough Water?
How much water am I supposed to drink in a day? I've heard 8 glasses, 6 glasses, 10 glasses - but how do I know what's right for my own body?
Take the pee test.
You With a Hangover
It happens to us all at some time or another, but with an expected frequency on New Year's Eve. We drink too much and then we pay for it the next day. Are you hung up by your hangover?
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