Monday, June 28, 2010

When you workout, keep yourself hydrated.

 
Did you know that your fluid needs depend on the length of your workout?

If your working out, you know that you need to increase your fluids…that's a given.

To keep yourself hydrated, you should be drinking before, during & after your workout.

You should drink 4 to 6 ounces of fluids for every 15 – 20 minutes of exercise.

For exercise lasting less than an hour, water is best. The sports drinks will just add extra calories.

But, if you exercise longer than an hour, you may think about adding a sports drink. Sports drinks will offer you the added benefits of lost electrolytes, lost through sweating.

Then when you’re finished exercising, you should consume 16 – 24 ounces of fluid to rehydrate your body. SO DRINK UP!

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