Rain Rain go away

I used to think that I love monsoon- until now! I'm sure that you love it when you laze around in your verandah, munching on those garam garam pakode with 'pudine ki chutney'. It is indeed a heavenly season if you are living a sedentary lifestyle. But what I hate is the humidity and how you sweat like a pig even when you move your finger, and god forbid if you are actually indulging in a full fledged workout. Here are some tips to keep yourself hydrated:

1) Keep on sipping water throughout the day. Don't wait until your throat is parched, it means that you are already on the verge of being dehydrated.

2) Stay away from caffeine, it seeps water from your body and will increase your chances of getting dehydrated.

3) Drink plenty of water before and after the workout. If you feel squeamish/puke-ish during a workout after having water, don't drink water DURING the workout. Your body can't digest something and circulate excessive blood (which is needed during the workout) at the same time.

4) Have tea, lemon water or other healthy substitutes if you can't bring yourself to drink plain water.

5) Add a dash of lemon, mint, a portion of 100% fruit juice or a slice of a fruit to spice up your drink.

If you don't keep your body hydrated, you'll just end up having severe cramps which will hinder your workout routine. Even though cramps shouldn't be ignored when you are strength training (they go in sync with the healing of muscle), they can be more or less avoided when you are purely indulging in cardio.