Can you drink water while running? One way of drinking water increases the burden of running!

Nowadays, young people like to exercise by running, so running has gradually become a popular fitness sport. It not only promotes metabolism, but also improves personal physique. There is a question that netizens are particularly concerned about: Can you drink water before running?

Drink water before running

In theory, you should drink some water before running. After a night of sleep, the human body loses a lot of water due to breathing, urination and skin evaporation. You need to replenish water in the morning, preferably 300-500 ml, to avoid increasing the burden on the heart and gastrointestinal tract.

Furthermore, running consumes a lot of energy. If you don’t replenish water, the dehydration will become more serious, otherwise you may become dehydrated.

How much water should you drink before running?

You should drink 2 to 3 cups (500 to 700 ml) of water within 2 to 3 hours before running to ensure that your body is not dehydrated before running. If you are always hydrated, you don't need to drink too much water because your body cannot store too much water. However, the amount of water you drink before running can be adjusted according to the season and your personal drinking habits.

It is best not to drink too much water before running

Drinking too much water before strenuous exercise will put more pressure on the body. During and after running, the body will need to replenish a lot of water because of sweating. Before running, you don't need to replenish water temporarily. Drinking too much water will cause bloating and increase the burden during running. Therefore, it is recommended to replenish water during and after exercise. However, you can't drink cold water. It's best to drink it in small sips.