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How much water should i drink each day, i'm a 16 year old athletic male who plays lacrosse for 2-2.5 hours every day?

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Dr. Scott J. Wolfson answered

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Drink and eat plenty: With a balanced diet you should drink as much as you can handle. Drink until not thirsty throughout the day prior to performance, then small amounts throughout your sport. Afterward, i generally suggest drinking until not thirsty, then add and extra 8 oz onto your total.

Answered 8/6/2013

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A member asked:

How much water should i drink each day, i'm a 16 year old athletic male who plays lacrosse for 2-2.5 hours every day?

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