Water consumption during training?

Hi Guys, want some advice from the experts

I have been wondering lately about water consumption during gym sessions. I have browsed the site but most of the topics and posts concern water consumption on a general basis or in diets and combinations with the usage of stimulants and anabolics.

Also, spoken to Doctors and Professors and everyone has a different opinion; some say it is beneficial and others believe that it leads to dehydration while training. Have no idea if that is correct

I guess it comes down to personal preference? & What do you guys find that works the best for you?

I drink just over a liter of water during training in addition to my 4-5L during the day... and proceed to piss so much at the end of the session that i feel like a fireman :silly:

the advocates of fst-7 training (hany rambod) say to consume as much water prior and during training (along with a couple of nutrients)... as to fully saturate the body with fluids and nutrients.

this is all done as to get a pump that will volumize the muscle from within, in order to stretch the muscle sheath (muscle fascia,the biggest inhibitor of muscle size) allowing the muscle to grow larger.

this supports what justin thacker is doing over here:

DJ wrote: I was chatting to a friend of mine,justin thacker,he has quite a concoction pre.during and after training,its 1 serving cytoguard,1serving creamass,15g bcaa's,2 servings of glutec,5g creatine,1 scoop of glucose powder and 1.5L of water, he has that pre work out,then another during work out,and then another post work out,he doesn't use any pre work out stimulants and that boy trains like a beast and he is flipping strong and all natural!

I personally drink 2 750ml bottles while I try. Basically just because I am thirsty.

I've tested various options regarding this and I feel that pre-hydration works best for me. I've I consume a lot of water prior to gym I actually more hydrated while there.

vega5 wrote: I've tested various options regarding this and I feel that pre-hydration works best for me. I've I consume a lot of water prior to gym I actually more hydrated while there.

Don't you get thirsty while you train tho? I'd die

I get through about 2.5 500ml bottles during training.

I drink about 2l during weights + cardio, sometimes more if i'm using HEAT

vega5 wrote: I've tested various options regarding this and I feel that pre-hydration works best for me. I've I consume a lot of water prior to gym I actually more hydrated while there.

I'm with you... I hydrate throughout the day and avoid drinking too much during the workout as that makes me sick, especially on leg days.

prior to training i drink about 2l. Another thing tho, allot of people forget drinking water after waking up in the morning is just as important. your body needs it after such a 8-10hour fast. Evan Centopani helped me with that one...

other stats on hydration: 2-3% dehydration level could cause you to suffer a performance decrease of as much as 10%.

and your body can only absorb about +/- 500ml into your system every hour. so prehydration is very important. especially when training in the mornings, since most people are not too big on their fluids at that time.

End of the day what i'm drinking is what my body is asking for, i'm not forcing the water down, but if its extremely hot and im feeling thirsty ill drink and hence the 2l goes down with weights + cardio. But admin is right on leg days, you can't drink the same..

admin wrote:

vega5 wrote: I've tested various options regarding this and I feel that pre-hydration works best for me. I've I consume a lot of water prior to gym I actually more hydrated while there.

I'm with you... I hydrate throughout the day and avoid drinking too much during the workout as that makes me sick, especially on leg days.

Hey guys, trust all is well, appologies for the late reply, personally I feel the same, its easier to pre-hydrate and I feel like I have more energy whilst training. I must say sometimes during training I do drink some water usually not more than 750ml. Afterwards I love the water for some reason.

Thanks for everyones input, not to dwel to much off topic- thanx for the awesome forum Admin

I really don't know how you guys to this pre-hydration. I sweat like a pig when I'm training, I must fill up my waterbottle at least 3-4 times per session....if I didn't drink water I would de-hydrate for sure.

STUARTF wrote: I really don't know how you guys to this pre-hydration. I sweat like a pig when I'm training, I must fill up my waterbottle at least 3-4 times per session....if I didn't drink water I would de-hydrate for sure.

well i would die if i had to drink only a little bit during training.i seat like a mad thing.So i drink at least 1.5-2.5l whilst training.

Do non of you guys take an intra workout?


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beemer wrote: Do non of you guys take an intra workout?


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What is "an intra workout"?

intra-workout shakes like cytomaize from SSN is sipped throughout your workout and is used to load muscles with glycogen, enhancing muscle performance and power.