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How Much Water Do You Need When Working Out?

Chris Freytag by Chris Freytag | June 23rd, 2009 | Comments (1)
topic: Fitness, Health & Wellness | tags: Add new tag, athletes, dehydrated, drink fluids, exercise, how much water do you need when exercising, hydration, sports drinks, waist packs, water, workout

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Most of us have memorized this rule: Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. But did you know that the human body is made up of about 66 percent water? We are more than half water — so staying well hydrated is essential when being active outdoors. But how much water you need, and when you need it, really depends on the length and intensity of your workout.

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Living Roundup: Colleen Saidman Humbles Russell Simmons, Back To School Tears & More

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | September 5th, 2008 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: africa, charity, colleen saidman, food, green, health, pets, rodney yee, russell simmons, water, Yoga

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Russell Simons Gets the Pretzel Treatment During Yoga Class

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