Exercise & Hydration

During and following a workout, being well hydrated helps to:

• Replace the sweat lost and to prevent dehydration
• Maintain your body temperature by decreasing the heat produced
• Facilitate blood flow & oxygen uptake which work together to energize your muscles
• While staying hydrated is important each day, make sure you don’t consume too much water.  This can lead to a condition known as hyponatremia (low blood sodium)
• Stay hydrated each day with water, milk, 100% juice, tea, as well as some foods.  Keep water handy when you do work out for the reasons mentioned above
• Don’t wait until you feel thirsty, instead, take sips periodically
• When working out in warmer climates, or when sweating heavily, drink more.
• Following a workout, regular meals & snacks will help to replenish stores
• Stay away from caffeinated & carbonated beverages, which tend to increase urine output (instead of replenishing losses) & can upset your stomach