There is no specific “one-size-fits-all” water rule that people can follow to ensure they are hydrated. The amount of water you should take, whether or not you are working out is dependent on your individual needs. However, it is important to stress that drinking water is an essential element in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle and general well-being. Irrespective of the activities you engage in daily, you must stay hydrated. Staying hydrated is particularly important when engaging in a full-body EMS training program since EMS training is high-intensity training that involves losing a lot of water in the process.
What does being hydrated mean?
Being hydrated means having sufficient water in your system to support the functions of the body. The amount of water you drink depends on several factors, including but not limited to your health, lifestyle, exercise regime, age, and weight, among others. You will need more water if you are engaging in full-body EMS training. You also need to stay more hydrated if;
• You have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or heart complications
• You sweat heavily
• You are in a hot or humid geographical area
• You have a relatively bigger body
• You are engaging in vigorous training regimes
During EMS training, you lose a lot of fluids primarily through evaporation via sweat and through respiration. Drinking water during your training session ensures you replace the fluids you are losing, staying hydrated and healthy.
• Why do individuals become sweaty during their Ems training session?
• What function does sweating serve?
Sweating is one of the mechanisms by which the body regulates temperature. Sweat glands secrete sweat in response to nervous stimuli, primary heat stimuli, and gustatory stimuli. You became sweaty during your EMS training because the body secretes sweat to regulate body temperature tempered with a high-intensity exercise regime.
Ultimately, it would help if you drank a lot of water to keep your body hydrated to ensure your body functions at its best. If you do not drink water during you work out whether it is the conventional training at the gym or an EMS training session, you are likely to face a range of symptoms;
• Increase in body temperature and rise in heart rate. Since you do not have enough water in the system, your body struggles to regulate temperature properly.
• Feeling more fatigued than usual.
• Lose of concentration- Lack of enough water may impair your motor skills and decision-making abilities.
• Your body functions might slow down.
• Your training performance may not be as good as it could be.
The solution to avoiding these complications is simple; drink a lot of fluids when you are exercising. Fluid replacement should be a top priority during your EMS training. Although a 20-minute EMS workout seems relatively short, and you might be tempted to ignore the importance of drinking water during the session, it is crucial to recognize that EMS training provides a high-intensity workout that stimulates eighty percent of your muscles necessitating the intake of a lot of fluids. Drinking a lot of water during your training session will enable you to perform better, maintain your concentration, increase your endurance and prevent excessive elevations in body temperature and heart rate. A good way to assess if you are dehydrated is to test the color of your urine. If the urine is pale and clear, this means you are well-hydrated. The darker it is, the more fluid you need to take.
Some people question if you can be “over-hydrated.” Overhydration is possible but rare. You must watch your fluid intake to ensure you maintain them at a healthy level.
Can I drink energy drinks during my EMS training session?
Many athletes use sports drinks that contain electrolytes and carbohydrates to allow their bodies to refuel during exercise. Taking sports drinks during your EMS training session is not necessarily harmful and can actually be very useful when engaging in vigorous exercises. However, it is necessary to mention that sports drinks have high sugar concentrations and should only be used when necessary.
Preparation for your EMS workout
The preparation for your EMS training encompasses drinking the right amount of water. We recommend drinking around 500ml of water an hour before your training. However, it would be best if you endeavored to be hydrated throughout the day.