Weekly Newsletter - Staying Hydrated
With the weather looking up, staying hydrated on the hill is even more important than usual.
Posted: 2 August 2007
by Jon
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We're probably going to regret saying this, but with the weather
looking up, staying hydrated on the hill is even more important than
usual. Did you know that a 5 per-cent drop in hydration levels can
cause a 30 per-cent decline in your physical performance?
That's the difference between a great day out and a truly hideous
day of unnecessary suffering. And because we know you'd prefer the
former, here are our top tips to staying
hydrated.
Also hot on the site at the moment are our hot scoop of Berghaus's
new 2008 kit plus this week's all-time classic
mountain walk.
Have a great outdoors weekend and don't forget to keep
drinking...
 Jon and the team at OUTDOORSmagic.com
editor@outdoorsmagic.com
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'Every day whilst out on the hills I drank about 2 - 2.25 litres of fluid, but by the middle of the third day I found it difficult to chew and swallow solid foods. Was I dehydrating and has anyone got any tips to keep my mouth moist?'
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