Interesting water info

[58driver]

Right now I am taking a paramedic class and our instuctor who is a captian of a fire dept here was saying something interesting. We live in a really hot climate so hydration is really important. He was saying that a lot of people out here over hydrate and that over hydration is a big problem. Just as bad a dehydration Does anyone know anything more about this. I guess I should have asked him and I will but if you know anything let me know. I drink about a gallon to a gallon and a half a day.

[ghostdog]

I havent seen a lot on overhydration but it can happen, I think it's mainly hyponatremia (dilution of salts).
Some people that use ecstacy and drink a lot of water and do not replinish thier salt can get hyponatremia.
This is the only cases I have heard of.

Ghostdog..

[Big Al]

I have been told that the actual correct amount of water is half your body weight in ounces. Weight 256# divided by 2= 128oz= 1 gallon. This info was given to me by Serge Nubret. I beleive he was 5X Mr. Olympia (or something like that). Thats what I know on the subject.

[Big Al]

Hey Slim where do you live? Im in Miami, its alwasy hot and humid here.

[Luckysaint]

Originally posted by Big Al
I have been told that the actual correct amount of water is half your body weight in ounces. Weight 256# divided by 2= 128oz= 1 gallon. This info was given to me by Serge Nubret. I beleive he was 5X Mr. Olympia (or something like that). Thats what I know on the subject.

Serge Nubret was never Mr "O", but his protocol is correct as I use his exact theory and have been for years....



Luckysaint

[Big Al]

Originally posted by Luckysaint
Serge Nubret was never Mr "O", but his protocol is correct as I use his exact theory and have been for years....



Luckysaint

Youre right Lucky, he was Mr. World1977, Mr. Universe1976 and Mr. Europe1966. He came in 2nd in Mr. Olympia1973 and 1975.

[58driver]

Originally posted by Big Al
Hey Slim where do you live? Im in Miami, its alwasy hot and humid here.

I have a tough time in Florida. Too humid. I'm in Arizona. Home of the Famous Phoenix Cardinals! Go Big Red!! That's a joke.

[58driver]

I wanted to say thanks for the water info. I think I can tone it down a little bit. My instructor hates to drink water so he tells us he cheats because he can. He hooks up to an IV to get his water and establish hydration. Cheater. He made me laugh when he told me that but it's the truth.

Ghost your right That is the only thing I have ever heard on overhydration, slim your instructor is right on the I.V i used to hook my self all the time and leave a drip in me while I sleep. Later Airborne!

I believe the proper term for over hydration is HyperHydration....essentially it's where you get more fluids in than your body can use...basically your body drowns in its own fluid....and a lack of salt or even an over abundance of salt in ones body can do it.... but if your diet is good and you exercise, and you're healthy your body won't allow you to reach that point...you'll feel too bloated to consume that quantiity of water. I try to roughly stick with about 1-1 1/2 gallons a day...and when I am out in the heat or engaged in some sort of sport activity...i'll up it to 2 gallons a day!!!! But 1-2 gallons should more than sufficient for most anyone.

[58driver]

I can tell you this, as soon as I get on the Fire Dept I'll be using an IV too!

[Big Al]

Originally posted by slimfatty
I can tell you this, as soon as I get on the Fire Dept I'll be using an IV too!

For some reason that just turns my stomach. Id rather stick a glass of water next to my bed.

[mymojo]

Serge Nubert

1963 Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd;
1964 Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd;
1969 Mr World - IFBB, Tall, 2nd; Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 3rd
1970 Mr Europe - IFBB, Tall, 1st;
1972 Olympia - IFBB, 3rd;
1973 Olympia - IFBB, 2nd;
1974 Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 3rd;
1975 Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 2nd;
1976 Olympus - WBBG, 2nd; Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner;
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 1st;
1977 Olympus - WBBG, Winner; Pro Mr World - WBBG, Winner;
Universe - Pro - NABBA, 2nd;
1978 Universe - Pro - NABBA, 2nd;
1981 Pro World Cup - WABBA, 2nd;
1983 World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 1st.

[Big Al]

I know when he was training me he was in his late 50 if not early 60's. Even for that age the fucker still looked great.

[Luckysaint]

Originally posted by Big Al
I know when he was training me he was in his late 50 if not early 60's. Even for that age the fucker still looked great.

I agree! Surge was 6'0 tall, weighed about 205 pounds, and had just one hell of a physique!!!


Luckysaint