Let’s face it. Since summer has come, all we want to do is to keep ourselves cool like a cucumber during this season. Some of us go to the mall to enjoy the air-conditioned environment. Some of us jump into the pool or go to the beach to cool off. Whereas, there are some of us who just basically want to stay at home to avoid getting hot and sweaty due to a warm weather.
But for softball players, it is important for them to keep their heads in the game regardless of season. They need to continually improve themselves in all aspects in order to remain competitive through many softball practice sessions so that, come game season, they would be able to stay ahead of the opposing teams. And they do so through exercise, practice as well as softball conditioning drills.
Because of the effort they exert physically in pitching and hitting balls and running on the bases, they are more prone than ever of dehydration when summer comes. They lose so much fluids and electrolytes in their bodies that they become sluggish and become more prone to muscle cramps, headaches, dizziness, fainting and irritability.
So aside from exercise, drills and practice, softball players must also keep their bodies well-hydrated in order to normalize body temperature as well as help in the recuperation of the muscles. Usually, players drink water or sports drinks but did you know that there are fruits that contain fluids and electrolytes that can help you keep cool this summer?
Since during summer, a lot of fruits become available and these are what you can snack on that not only satisfies your hunger or provide you with much-needed nutrients but they are also high source of water and electrolytes. Read on to know more about them.
Peaches
Peach is a fruit that is, of course, commonly available during the hot season and what is good about it is that it is rich in Vitamin A, C and fiber. It is a perfect fruit for those who are calorie conscious and it can give you 87.09 g. of water per piece.
Berries
Strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, you name it. These berries have high water content and at the same time, they contain Vitamin C and fiber. In fact, if you consume a cup of strawberries, you get an equivalent of 138.24 g. of water. Also, they can even prevent some forms of cancer.
Apples
The saying, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”, is definitely true as it contains fiber and it can even prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases. In fact, it has 118.07 g. of water. Its skin even contains pectin, a nutrient that keeps your cholesterol balanced.
Mangoes
The king of the fruits, mangoes, usually grow in tropical countries and these are very rich in Vitamin A and C. At the same time, it contains water content equivalent to 134.82 g. of water.
Melons
Melons are present everywhere during summer and they are even more yummy when they are eaten cold. These fruits contain Vitamin A and lycopene that helps fight certain cancers. Even better, it contains 140.83 g. of water per serving.
Of course, nothing still beats water but now that you know which fruits to eat to help you stay fresh and hydrated during summer, you can opt for these tasty snacks to keep your body cool and refreshed.
So, enjoy those softball conditioning tips on how to keep hydrated even during summer.