Champion athletes are serious athletes. Serious athletes know how to take proper care of themselves when training and performing, and make sure they stay healthy throughout their career. There are several different ways an athlete can take proper care of himself. One way is to be sure he is drinking the proper amount of water each day.

If an athlete is not drinking until he’s thirsty, he’s already dehydrating, and it’s affecting his performance. But a serious athlete knows this, and takes precautions so this won’t happen. In addition to regular workouts, a proper diet, and getting enough sleep, a champion athlete knows that he has to include drinking more water on a regular basis into his training schedule. Depending on the type of sport an athlete plays, he can set up a schedule for himself that will help him stay hydrated during his workouts and performances. For instance, a baseball player can drink a cup of water in between every batter up at bat when he’s on the bench. A track star or cyclist can drink a mouthful of water at every minute or kilometer mark. There are various ways to do this for every sport.

When the athlete is not training or performing, he can still drink the proper amount of water every day by setting himself up with a water bottle that has ounces measured on it. He can fill it up to the top when he gets up in the morning, and refill it throughout the day, and drink a certain amount throughout the day, such as with meals, when he comes home, when he watches TV, when he brushes his teeth, and when he goes to bed. His goal will be to empty and refill it as many times during the day as it takes to reach his minimum water requirement. For most people, that’s six to eight eight-once glasses.

If it helps, the athlete can add fruity flavor to the water.