FIT 4 FISHING
By Troy Lindner
DRINK like a fish
I
am asked a lot about how to stay hydrated,
types of bottled water, and the importance
of water. When I say drink like a fish, I am
suggesting drinking lots and lots of water. Next to breathing, drinking water is the most important
thing you can do for your body. You can go many
days without food, but only a couple days without
water. The intake of water is the absolute best
thing, in my opinion, that you can do for overall
health. Every single function of the body requires
water. The body also has a system for water
shortages, just like our many Western lakes. The
most important parts and functions of the body will
per day. I weigh around 185 pounds and aim for a gallon a
draw water away from the lesser important parts
day. I drink even more when I am fishing Lake Mead, the
as a means of survival. Many problems showing
Delta, or Havasu in the hotter months. Anytime, you see
up as aches and pains can be attributed to this. For
me on the water, there is almost always a gallon jug of
example, the elbow and knee joints are far down on
H2O under the consol. I also add one or two pinches of
list of importance for water usage. Drawing water
unrefined sea salt. The darker and more off colored the
away from these areas to give to the liver and blood salt,thebetter.Iwouldhighlyrecommendstayingaway
is much more important. The body does not need
from the common processed white table salt. Drinking
fully functioning knees as it needs a functioning liver. toomuchwaterwithoutsufficientsaltisnotgood.Itgoes
the other way, do not overdue the salt too. Think of this;
How about all those fancy labeled sports drinks? theveryfirstthingtheygiveyouinahospital,almost
They are more marketing than anything else. Read the regardlessofyourillness,isanIVsalinedripof.9percent
ingredients, usually water-sugar-salt-coloring. Then
salt. They do that for a reason. It is very important to have
maybe they add some synthetic vitamins that really
a little of that good salt with your drinking water. Every
don’t make much of a difference. The lower sugar
time I have had a headache after a long tournament day,
ones just have more water in them, that’s all. Some
it is always because I did not drink enough water. I wish I
of them taste good. If you are already drinking plenty
could blame the pain on the bass not biting instead.
of water, then have one. But if you are using it as a
primary source to hydrate…good luck with that. Save
Troy Lindner has established successful dual careers
your money and spend it elsewhere. That money is literally flushed down the toilet.
as both a Professional Health and Fitness Trainer and Professional Bass Angler. He is sponsored by Rapala, Sufix, Trigger-X, Quantum, Fishouflage, and the Frabill
A simple guideline is half your body weight in pounds; try to drink that number in ounces of water each day. If you weight 200, then you need 100 ounces of water
FXE Stormsuit. If you have questions about how to stay hydrated, contact me at www.fit4fishing.com, (310)526-1720, info@fit4fishing.com
Fit 4 Fishing is provided for general information only and should not be treated as a substitute for professional supervision or advice. Consult your physician or health care professional before performing any new exercise or exercise program, particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are elderly, or if you have any chronic or recurring conditions. Any application of the exercises, ideas, and suggestions in this booklet is at the reader’s sole discretion and risk. The author and publisher cannot be held responsible for any injuries which may occur as a result of these exercises. Exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program may result in injury. The instruction and advice presented are in no way intended as a substitute for medical consultation. The instructor disclaims any liability from and in connection with this program. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy, or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a physician. The author and publisher of this document and their employers make no warranty of any kind in regard to the content of this document, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The author and publisher of this document and their employers are not liable or responsible to any person or entity for any errors contained in this document, or for any special, incidental, or consequential damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this document.
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