Hydration and activity seem to be the key elements in a body that is highly responsive to massage and bodywork. Time and time again I see that the clients who stay well hydrated and regularly active experience the most change in their body during massage. They also seem to be the clients whose bodies hold the work for longer periods of time.
So, what’s the magic water formula? Everyone is different, of course, but the best recommendation I have heard came through a client, who got it from her PT. Basically: What is 1/2 your body weight? Now put “ounces” on the end of that number, and you have the minimum amount of water you should drink.
So, I weigh about 150, therefore I should drink a minimum of 75 ounces of water per day.
Or, if you want to keep it simple, just drink at least two liters (TWO LITERS!?!) of water per day and move continuously for a half-hour every day.
A body that is used to being used tends to “understand” massage better during a session and to love the work that much more. Plus, you’ll just feel better all around. Right? Right!
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There is such a thing as “over” hydrating the body. The colour of your urine (Colorless: tends to indicate over hydration. Deep yellow or brown: under hydration and or a plethora of other reasons.)Your urine colour can give you a clue. Every one of us is unique. Don’t take verbatim every thing you read about health: You might die of a misprint.
So true! There definitely is such a thing as over-hydration and you can indeed die from it. However, I love the guideline in this post because it is so reasonable. Thanks for your comment!