Thanks to Emily Tieu for her time spent educating the team members about hydration and nutrition.
Proper hydration just doesn't happen it takes a plan. Hydrate early and often.
Hydration is important for optimal climbing performance. Being dehydrated can lead to poor performance, fatigue, and muscle cramps.
What should you drink?
If training or competition last less than one hour, WATER is the best choice.
What about Sports Drinks?
Before, during, after long or intense training sessions.
Multi-day competitions.
When climbing in a hot environment.
When the last meal was more than 3 hours before climbing.
Hydration Plan
Before Climbing:
Start hydrating at least 4 hours before.
Drink 2 hours before and again 15 minutes before climbing.
During Climbing:
Drink every 15-20 minutes.
The healthy pee test.
Clear to very light color = good hydration, anything darker must hydrate.
Each and every practice have a bottle, and a plan to stay hydrated.
