Can I drink water after exercise?

Nowadays, more and more people pay attention to sports and health preservation. When walking on the road, you will often see some people doing physical exercise, some walking fast, some jogging. Many people with exercise experience know that after strenuous exercise, they will feel thirsty, but some people think that you cannot drink water immediately after exercise. Is this true? Can I drink water after exercise? Let’s take a look with the editor below!

First, drink 250-500 ml of water about 15-30 minutes before training. Generally, we exercise in the gym for about an hour and a half, so we need to replenish 150-300 ml of water in several times during the exercise. You can drink water during the rest period between each set, and the amount of water you drink each time should not exceed 100 ml. Remember not to replenish too much water at one time during training, otherwise it will not be conducive to absorption, and it will cause the stomach to swell, affecting the digestive function.

If your exercise lasts for 2-3 hours, it is best to replenish sugar in time to avoid hypoglycemia, so choose some sweet drinks, such as fruit juice mixed with water or sports drinks to replenish sugar during exercise. If your exercise lasts for more than three hours, you need to drink about 500 ml of water in several times during the exercise, and also prepare some fruits. After exercise, drink 250 ml to 500 ml of water depending on the length of your exercise.

When replenishing water before and after exercise, it is best to choose mineral water rich in calcium and magnesium to replenish the body's need for mineral salts. This is because muscle movement will increase the need for mineral salts, and the evaporation of sweat will also take away some of the mineral salts in the body. You can also replenish with carbon-containing soda, fruit juice, vegetable juice, and milk to eliminate toxins from the body. In addition, the correct way to replenish water is to drink small amounts multiple times. It is best to drink warm boiled water. Even in summer, the water temperature should be between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius. Do not drink ice water as it may cause problems with the digestive system.

Hydration tips for different sports

During exercise, in addition to mastering the timing and method of replenishing water, there are also different hydration techniques for different types of sports. Nowadays, our sports are mainly divided into aerobic exercise (such as middle- and long-distance running, bodybuilding, cycling, swimming, etc.), anaerobic exercise (mainly referring to fitness equipment in the gym) and mixed sports (such as ball games, yoga, etc.).

It is best to drink about 500 ml of warm water 15 minutes before aerobic exercise. Drinking too much water during exercise will cause stomach discomfort. You can drink a few sips of water 30 minutes after exercise. For anaerobic exercise, in addition to the above-mentioned need to replenish 250-500 ml of warm water 15 minutes before exercise, you can drink water in small sips during the rest period between each set, about 25 ml per sip. For mixed exercise, you need to replenish water in time, especially during rest, hot yoga. In high temperature, the body's water evaporates very quickly, so you are reminded to bring enough water of about 1000-2000 ml into the hot yoga room to avoid dehydration.

As can be seen from the above, if you need to replenish water after exercise, there is a certain knowledge involved. You can drink some water after exercise to replenish some of the missing water in the body in time, but it should be noted that you should not drink too much water, especially after strenuous exercise. If you drink too fast, it can easily cause stomach bloating and affect digestion.