How to Properly Cut Water Weight for a Fight

Summary

In this quick fight tips video, Shane shares advice on cutting weight for a fight or photo shoot. He emphasizes drinking large volumes of water 5 days before the event, gradually reducing intake to one liter on the day itself. Shane advises against high sodium intake to prevent water retention and recommends exercising in heavy clothing to sweat and lose water weight. He warns against cutting more than 10% of body weight for safety and suggests rehydrating with electrolyte-rich drinks like Pedialyte after the weigh-in.

Takeaways

• 💦 Drink two gallons of water 5 days before the fight or photo shoot to start the weight cutting process.
• 💧 Maintain a high water intake, gradually decreasing to one gallon, then 2 liters, and finally one liter as the event approaches.
• 🚫 Avoid consuming too much sodium to prevent water retention, but still include some for necessary water retention.
• 🏃‍♂️ Engage in physical activity wearing heavy clothing to promote sweating and weight loss through water loss.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Use an exercise bike or other forms of exercise for at least 20-30 minutes to ensure consistent sweating.
• 🈲 Refrain from using diuretics for weight cutting, instead focus on natural methods like sweating.
• 💯 Do not exceed a 10% weight cut from your normal body weight for safety reasons.
• 🥤 Replenish electrolytes and rehydrate with drinks like Pedialyte, which contains sodium and is beneficial for rehydration.
• 🍹 Water down energy drinks can also be used for rehydration, as they contain some sodium and sugars to help retain water.
• 🍽 Keep your diet in check leading up to the event, avoiding high sodium foods like french fries.
• 📅 Plan your water and diet intake strategically, starting with high water intake and gradually reducing it while increasing physical activity.

Q & A

What is the main topic of Shane's video?

The main topic of Shane's video is about the proper way to cut weight before a fight or photo shoot.

How much water should one drink 5 days before the fight according to Shane's advice?

According to Shane, one should drink two gallons of water 5 days before the fight.

What is the water intake recommendation for the 4 days before the fight?

Shane recommends drinking two gallons of water 4 days before the fight as well.

What is the amount of water intake suggested for 3 days before the fight?

Three days before the fight, the water intake should be reduced to one gallon.

How much water should be consumed 2 days before the fight?

Two liters of water should be consumed 2 days before the fight.

What is the water intake on the day before the fight or photo shoot?

On the day before the fight or photo shoot, one should only drink enough water to keep their mouth wet.

What dietary advice does Shane give regarding sodium intake while cutting weight?

Shane advises to keep sodium intake low, avoiding foods high in sodium like french fries, to prevent water retention.

What is a recommended method for sweating and losing water weight according to Shane?

Shane recommends wearing heavy clothing and exercising, such as using an exercise bike in an air dy environment, to sweat and lose water weight.

How long should one exercise to maximize sweating for weight loss?

Shane suggests exercising consistently for 20 to 30 minutes to maximize sweating.

What is the maximum percentage of body weight one should not cut according to Shane?

Shane states that cutting more than 10% of one's normal body weight is unsafe and should be avoided.

What are some rehydration methods Shane recommends after cutting weight?

Shane recommends drinking Pedialyte, which contains electrolytes and sodium, and watered-down energy drinks to help rehydrate after cutting weight.

Outlines

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💦 Proper Weight Cutting for Fights and Photo Shoots

In this paragraph, Shane discusses the importance of proper weight cutting for athletes, especially for fights or photo shoots. He emphasizes the need to sweat and hydrate strategically. Shane suggests drinking two gallons of water 5 and 4 days before the event, reducing to one gallon 3 days before, and further to 2 liters and then one liter as the event approaches. On the day of the weigh-in or photo shoot, he advises keeping the mouth wet without adding weight. He also warns against high sodium intake, which can lead to water retention, and instead recommends a low-sodium diet. Shane mentions the use of heavy clothing and exercise to induce sweating and lose water weight, but cautions against using diuretics. He stresses the importance of not cutting more than 10% of one's body weight for safety reasons. Lastly, he recommends rehydrating with electrolyte-rich drinks like Pedialyte or diluted energy drinks after the event.

Keywords

💡Cutting weight

Cutting weight refers to the process of reducing body mass, typically for athletes preparing for a competition where weight classes are involved. In the script, Shane discusses the importance of proper weight cutting for a fight or photo shoot, emphasizing the need to do it safely and effectively without exceeding a 10% reduction of body weight.

💡Hydrate

Hydrate means to replenish the body's fluids, which is crucial for maintaining health and performance. Shane mentions hydrating by drinking two gallons of water 5 days before the event, gradually decreasing the amount as the event approaches, to prepare the body for weight loss through sweating.

💡Sodium

Sodium is an essential mineral that helps regulate fluid balance in the body. However, in the context of weight cutting, consuming too much sodium can lead to water retention, which is counterproductive. Shane advises keeping sodium intake low to facilitate the release of water weight.

💡Diuretics

Diuretics are substances that increase urine production, which can lead to rapid water loss. Shane warns against using diuretics for weight cutting, recommending natural methods like sweating through exercise instead.

💡Sweat

Sweating is the body's natural cooling mechanism and also a way to lose water weight. The script describes sweating as a key component of the weight-cutting process, with Shane suggesting exercises like biking or running in a sauna to induce sweating.

💡Weigh-ins

Weigh-ins are events where athletes are officially weighed to ensure they meet the requirements of their weight class. Shane's advice on weight cutting is specifically tailored to prepare for this event, where athletes need to present themselves at a certain weight.

💡Photo shoot

A photo shoot is a session where photographs are taken, often for professional or promotional purposes. In the script, Shane uses the term to illustrate another scenario where one might need to cut weight to present themselves at their best.

💡Pedialyte

Pedialyte is a rehydration solution designed for children, but it can also be beneficial for adults, especially after intense sweating or dehydration. Shane recommends Pedialyte for rehydration due to its electrolyte and sodium content, which helps retain water.

💡Air Dy

Air Dy, likely a mispronunciation or shorthand for 'Air Dyne' or 'Air bike', refers to a type of exercise equipment that allows for low-impact, high-intensity workouts. Shane suggests using this for weight-cutting purposes to induce sweating.

💡Rehydrate

Rehydration is the process of replenishing fluids lost from the body, which is important after weight cutting to restore the body's balance. Shane emphasizes the importance of rehydrating with solutions that contain sodium and sugars, like Pedialyte or watered-down energy drinks.

💡Underdogs

The term 'Underdogs' is used by Shane to refer to his audience or followers, possibly indicating that they are individuals who may not have a competitive advantage or are striving to overcome challenges. It is part of his brand 'Fight tips for The Underdogs', suggesting that his advice is meant to empower those who may feel disadvantaged.

Highlights

Cutting weight before a fight requires a lot of sweating, and the proper method is essential for safety and effectiveness.

Drink two gallons of water 5 days before the fight or photo shoot to prepare your body for weight loss.

Maintain a high water intake of two gallons for 4 days before the event.

Reduce water intake to one gallon 3 days before the fight, and to 2 liters 2 days before.

On the day before the weigh-in or photo shoot, consume only one liter of water to keep your mouth wet without adding weight.

Avoid high sodium intake as it can cause water retention, which is counterproductive to weight cutting.

Sweat a lot by exercising in heavy clothing to lose water weight effectively.

Use an exercise bike or air dyne for low-impact, high-sweat workouts.

Consistency is key; aim for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous exercise to maximize sweating.

Hydrate leading up to the fight, then gradually reduce water intake to facilitate weight cutting.

Never cut more than 10% of your normal body weight to avoid health risks.

Post-exercise, rehydrate with electrolyte-rich drinks like Pedialyte to retain water and replenish lost minerals.

Water down energy drinks can also be used for rehydration, providing necessary sugars and sodium.

Avoid diuretics and instead focus on proper hydration, diet, and exercise for safe weight cutting.

Sauna use can be a beneficial addition to your weight cutting routine to promote sweating.

Proper dieting and hydration are crucial for both weight cutting and maintaining performance.

For additional tips and workouts, follow Shane on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

Transcripts

what's going on guys Shane here with

another fight tips quick tip so I'm all

sweaty today and I thought I'd talk

about cutting weight for a fight because

you need to sweat a lot for that all

right so I got a question what's the

proper way to cut weight before a fight

or before a photo shoot or something

like that so here's what I want you to

do 5 days before your fight before the

photo shoot I want you to drink two

gallons of water no it's not easy it's a

lot more challenging than you think two

gallons try to fill up an actual jug of

water and make sure you kill two gallons

of that 5 days before same thing 4 days

before drink two gallons of water all

right 3 days before you're just going to

do one gallon of water then you're going

to do 2 L of water 2 days before one day

before you're going to do one liter of

water day of you know the the weigh-ins

or the photo shoot you're just going to

try to keep your mouth wet really you

don't want to put any of that weight on

another tip with diet too is you don't

want to uh eat too much sodium all right

that's going to retain the water inside

of you okay so you still want to have

some sodium in you you need that in

order for for your for the water to be

retained a little bit but not too much

all right don't pour any salt on

anything don't e any french fries or

anything like that so try to keep the

salt try to keep your sodium intake low

all right you need to sweat a lot all

right you need to do it the right way

don't take diuretics or anything like

that but put on heavy clothing all right

layer up and work out exercise bike is

great the air Dy is great all right it's

it's good on the joints but it gets you

moving and you got to be moving

consistently for 20 minutes 30 minutes

all right just trying to sweat as much

as possible if you're sweating you're

losing water weight that's good all

right just remember that too that you

need to hydrate leading up to the fight

leading up to the weighs and then you

need to slowly take that water out so

you're sweating a lot you're putting

less water in that's cutting water

weight all of this being said remember

do not cut more than 10% of your normal

body weight all right it's unsafe some

serious you you really I mean guys have

died doing this all right so you don't

want to cut any more than 10% of your

body weight when cutting water weight

all right I believe that's everything

it's uh you want to work out a lot all

right so running air DME uh you can do

it on treadmill you can do it outside

you want to layer up so that you're

sweating a lot you can sit in a sauna as

well that's going to help you sweat make

sure you drink a lot of water leading up

to it and then slowly decrease the water

avoid the salts you need to make sure

that you're dieting correctly and then

afterwards make sure you rehydrate all

right one of the best things that you

can drink is Pedialyte it's a it's baby

a baby drink that's great for when they

have diarrhea when they're dehydrated

they drink that it's got a lot of

electrolytes in it some sodium in it so

it's going to help you retain water it's

going to help you rehydrate all right

you can also do water down energy drinks

um you can do water but like I said you

need some sort of sodium need some

sugars in there to help retain the water

all right so hopefully this answers your

question if you have any other questions

comment below or find me on Twitter at

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day which is fight tips until next time

I'm Shane with fight tips self-defense

for The Underdogs