Water

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by boxing_kid, Jun 17, 2007.

  1. boxing_kid

    boxing_kid Member Full Member

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    is water a good liquid for a fighters diet.and can drinking alot make u loose weight.
     
  2. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    You should drink enough water to stay hydrated regardless. Sometimes you'll feel hungry if you don't have enough water, so I suppose that if you are well hydrated you can avoid that.
     
  3. Dennis

    Dennis Gym Rat Full Member

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    Water is essential in any diet.
     
  4. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    I heard Muhammad Ali drank water too. It's oldschool.
     
  5. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    :lol: You're killing me today! :rofl
     
  6. Ziggy936

    Ziggy936 ESB Newblood Full Member

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    i heard water is best during workouts and then gatorade after.
     
  7. knockout

    knockout Make my day Full Member

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    well boxers drink e nuff water to stay hydrated only,but lose much more to make weight.
     
  8. chinachin_76

    chinachin_76 Member Full Member

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    Water is essential for athletes, but it doesn't help you lose weight. Drink less energy drinks and more water. That's my advice from my own experiences. Any salts and nutrients that need to be replenished can be in your next meal. Sugary energy drinks are just a fad.
     
  9. knockout

    knockout Make my day Full Member

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    well i sick to non sugar energy drinks.but yeah those can dehdrate too because all the caffine in it.
     
  10. Ziggy936

    Ziggy936 ESB Newblood Full Member

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    caffine is one of the worst things you can have in your diet, constricts the blood vessels. It puts alot of strain on your heart and hurts the muscle. It only makes you thirstier anyways.
     
  11. Relentless

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    why does joe calzaghe drink 8 cups of coffee before a fight?
     
  12. Zhaakal

    Zhaakal Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ha ha good point.
     
  13. knockout

    knockout Make my day Full Member

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    well sugar makes you fat "YOU DONT WANT TO BE A FAT ASS RIGHT":lol:
     
  14. Thumpa50814

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    gatorade for electrolytes i would guess and some potassium but water is the key
     
  15. mush

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    water during a workout is essential so you dont get dehydrated,but after training in the first 30 minutes have some carbs to stop the catilitic effect eg a gatorade also replenishing your electrolites and geting some potasium to your muscels also bannana smothies are good