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PhrasesAt the GymÈ importante bere durante l'allenamento.
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È importante bere durante l'allenamento.

It's important to drink during training.

Pronunciation

Stress 'im-por-TAN-te'. 'Bere' = BEH-reh.

When to use it

Use this when advising a less experienced gym-goer about hydration, or when explaining to a trainer why you need to take frequent water breaks.

What it means

'È importante' + infinitive is a common Italian structure for expressing importance: 'È importante dormire' (It's important to sleep), 'È importante mangiare bene' (It's important to eat well). 'Durante' = during.

Variations

Quanta acqua devo bere durante l'allenamento?

How much water should I drink during training?

Asking for hydration advice.

Non dimenticare di idratati bene.

Don't forget to hydrate well.

Reminding someone to drink.

Ho bisogno di una pausa per bere.

I need a break to drink.

Requesting a water break.

Mini Dialogue

— Ricordati che è importante bere durante l'allenamento. — Sì, ma quanto? — Almeno mezzo litro ogni mezz'ora di attività intensa. — Non lo sapevo. Grazie del consiglio.

— Remember that it's important to drink during training. — Yes, but how much? — At least half a litre every half hour of intense activity. — I didn't know that. Thanks for the advice.

Cultural Note

Italian sports nutrition guidelines recommend drinking approximately 500ml of water 1–2 hours before exercise, 200ml every 20 minutes during, and replenishing fully after. Sports drinks ('bevande sportive') are popular but water is still king in Italian gym culture.