| Playing paintball is a pretty vigorous workout, and there | | | | in them naturally, which means they'll help to hydrate |
| are important steps you should take in order to make | | | | you while keeping you feeling full and satisfied before |
| sure that you stay hydrated and safe throughout the | | | | your game of paintball, without making you feel |
| game. Otherwise you might find yourself dehydrated | | | | bogged down like a heavy meal normally would. |
| which can result in getting dizzy, experiencing pain, | | | | Salads topped with almonds or walnuts, fruit kabobs, |
| passing out and even needing to be treated at the | | | | and stir fry or broiled veggies are all great pre paintball |
| hospital. If avoiding all of these problems sounds | | | | meals. |
| appealing to you then follow these simple tips before | | | | 3. Rest a Little |
| your paintball game. | | | | Don't get too active before you set off to workout, |
| 1. Drink Plenty of Water | | | | this will just start to deplete your hydration before you |
| This is an obvious action to take before heading to the | | | | even begin. Take the day easy if your game is in the |
| paintball field, but it should be pointed out that fluids like | | | | afternoon, watch a movie or play a game of cards |
| Gatorade or Mineral Water should be avoided if | | | | with a friend or two. If you plan to play paintball in the |
| possible. The best hydrator for vigorous sports and | | | | morning, make sure you get to bed early enough to |
| exercise is water. If you want something refreshing to | | | | get at least eight hours of deep sleep. You should lay |
| enjoy after your game, consider drinking coconut | | | | off the alcohol too, as it's known to dehydrate your |
| water. It has more electrolytes than Gatorade and | | | | body like salt does. |
| other sports drinks do, and it offers real nutrients your | | | | 4. Try Something New |
| body needs. | | | | Try new patterns in the way you prepare for a |
| Stay Away from Salty Foods | | | | paintball game in order to find out what works best for |
| Salt will dehydrate your body and that's the last thing | | | | you and your schedule. For example, you might find |
| you want to do before a long game of paintball. In | | | | that stopping your water intake at least an hour before |
| order to make sure all the water you've been drinking | | | | hand keeps you feeling stronger than if you drink |
| is effective, it's important to avoid salty foods for at | | | | water up until game time. Or you may figure out that a |
| least six hours before your game. This means avoiding | | | | quick meal right before the game works better for you |
| potato chips, sunflower seeds, popcorn, pretzels and | | | | than skimping out on food for the day. Everyone is a |
| other foods that have a high amount of salt including | | | | little different when it comes to the small details so |
| soups and even salad dressings. | | | | take your time, pay attention and fine tune your game |
| 2. Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables | | | | by making sure you are hydrated. |
| Fruits and vegetables contain a high amount of water | | | | |