3610 Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive, Suite 100 New Berlin, WI 53151
N84 W17501 Menomonee Avenue Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
245 E. Wolf Run Mukwonago, WI 53149
320 E. Broadway Waukesha, WI 53186
3610 Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive New Berlin, WI 53151
2420 N. 124th Street Wauwatosa, WI 53226
11311 W. Howard Avenue Greenfield, WI 53228
3610 Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive, Suite 100 New Berlin, WI 53151 262-330-5199
MON-FRI | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
262-255-9622
MON-FRI | 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM SAT | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM* SUN | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM* *Closes at 4:00 PM Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
262-363-7950
262-542-2557
3610 Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive New Berlin, WI 53151 262-330-5190
MON-FRI | 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM SAT & SUN | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
414-302-9622
414-546-9622
W365 S8661 Highway 67 Eagle, WI 53119
100 E. Broadway Waukesha, WI 53186
A YMCA membership gives you more than just a place to work out, it gives you a community! Schedule a tour at one of our locations and meet our staff.
View More Benefits
Join Online
Search our programs by day, time, age, location or other combinations.
Registration Information
Find a Program & Register Online
The Y has programs for children of all ages. From infant and toddler care at our Y Academy, to Preschool and 4K programs, to Before & After School care for elementary and middle school students, the Y can help your busy family find programs and care that's right for you.
For your child's best summer ever, enroll them in camp at the YMCA!
> Cycling Classes
> Family Activities & Events
> Group Exercise | Active Older Adults
> Gym & Pool Schedules
> Program Sessions
> Upcoming Events
> HIIT Zone Schedule
Donate
Well-being and fitness at the Y goes beyond just working out -- we provide educational programs to promote healthy lifestyles and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual, and spiritual strength.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Rethink what you drink and stay hydrated! Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, so hydration is extremely important to our overall health. Drinking water comes with a host of benefits, like increased energy. It also helps your body flush out toxins and can give your immune system a boost.
It's recommended to consume at least 64 ounces (that's eight, 8 ounce glasses) of water per day. If you want to take a more personalized approach, you can divide your body weight in half and aim to drink that many ounces of water each day. So, a person weighing 150 pounds would have a goal to drink 75 ounces.
It may seem simple, but staying hydrated can be a challenge. Try these tips and recipes to help you reach your daily hydration goal!
Drink water often and keep it available and accessible. Carry a refillable water bottle and drink throughout the entire day. Although individual needs vary, aim to drink 9-12 cups of water, even more if you exercise for long durations or spend time in intense heat. Many types of water bottles are available, so find one that suits your personal preference.
Consider eating more water-based foods to supply some of the water you need. All foods contain some water, but foods highest in water content include fruits and vegetables. Foods with high-water content provide a higher volume of food for lower calories. Eating more of these will also supply vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
Believe it or not, it is possible to drink too much water. While most of us would stop before we reached that point, downing lots of water in a short amount of time can lead to water toxemia, a rare, but potentially fatal condition. Listen to your body and avoid drinking more than a liter of water per hour.
Water helps carry oxygen and glucose to muscles as part of the bloodstream. As you become dehydrated, your blood volume decreases, making your heart work harder to nourish the cells and remove waste from the body. Symptoms of dehydration can include feeling thirsty, fatigued, difficulty exercising due to increased perception of effort, increased pulse and body temperature, and darker urine color.
Begin physical activity sessions well hydrated and make sure to sip water every 15 minutes while exercising, without overdrinking. Depending on the intensity of your workouts, replenish fluids lost through sweat. Plan to weigh yourself before and after intense exercise and drink at least 16 ounces of fluid for each pound lost. If intense exercise lasts longer than 60 minutes, consider a sports drink to replace lost electrolytes.
Try adding these flavor infusions to your water bottle to keep you sipping all day long.
Add a little pizzazz to your water glass with these LaCroix recipes. Mix ingredients together over ice and garnish!
More Blog Posts
For a better us.®