Drink Water

This Speedo Tip of the Week is an excerpt from the January-February 2006 issue of Splash, in which special correspondent and Olympic gold medalist Nicole Haislett offers some nutritional guidelines for swimming fast. Here, Haislett writes about the importance of drinking water.

Haislett’s Tip:
Water, water, water! Everyone should drink lots of it, especially athletes. I think swimmers forget they sweat in the water. According to medical research, 75% of all people are chronically dehydrated, and even mild dehydration will slow a person’s metabolism as much as 3%. Lack of water is the biggest cause of daytime fatigue. I always carried a water bottle with me. It becomes habit. Remember, coffee and sodas don’t count. If you’re trying to cut back on calories, drink a large glass of water before and during your meals.