Addiction to water ... Oh, the personal trainer's dream!!! I am asked all the time, "How much water should I be drinking"? Well, studies show that not everyone needs the same amount. Think about it. Would someone who weighs 100 lbs and someone who weighs 200 lbs need the same amount? NO! So, throw out the "drink 96oz of water a day" mantra and turn to a personalized formula.
Body Weight/2 = ideal water consumption
Is this enough? NO again! Especially during the hot Texas heat, your body needs more than just water. When sweating during your workouts, your body needs to be replenished with sodium, potassium, and sugar. And I don’t mean eat a banana and have a lollipop! Clean sports drinks are the way to go. You should be consuming 15-20 oz of a sports drink during each of your workouts. I would recommend GU2, nooner, and -- if all else fails -- G2 (Gatorade 2). However, the G2 does contain high-fructose corn syrup, but it's much better than the old formula. So drink up!