Can I drink water after exercising?

After we finish physical exercise, our body may become dehydrated due to sweating, and at this time we really want to drink water. However, experts do not recommend that we drink water immediately, because if we replenish water quickly at this time, it may cause water poisoning. This is because the density of trace elements in the body's organs increases. If we over-replenish water, it will cause an imbalance in the internal circulation. So, how long after exercise can you drink water?

1. Master the time to replenish water during exercise

The most suitable time to replenish water during exercise is about 30 minutes before exercise. Drinking some water at this time can promote blood circulation in the body and ensure that all organs of the body are in the best condition. Don't drink water too frequently during exercise, otherwise it will not only hinder absorption, but also cause the stomach to swell and affect the effect of exercise. Do not drink water immediately after exercise. You should rest for a few minutes and wait until your heart rate returns to normal before drinking water. Otherwise, it will increase the burden on your heart and stomach.

2. Choose the right water

The ideal water for exercise is boiled water. After entering the human body, boiled water can immediately play a metabolic function, regulate body temperature and transport nutrients. Next is mineral water and purified water. Although we all want to buy a bottle of mineral water for convenience, it is actually best to bring warm boiled water at home. It saves money and is nutritious.

3. Ensure the water temperature

You will sweat a lot during exercise, so you can replenish some water appropriately. However, no matter what season it is, the water temperature should be controlled above 15℃, otherwise drinking too cold water during exercise will cause harm to the body. Especially in the hot summer, many people like to drink iced water. Although it feels cool at the time, it will cause great harm to the stomach and intestines over time.

4. Supplement warm salt water appropriately

When the intensity and duration of exercise are very long, people tend to sweat a lot. At this time, drinking ordinary water cannot meet the needs of the human body. You can drink some salt water to replenish the inorganic salts lost by the body. Especially after exercise, it can quickly eliminate people's thirst.

5. Master the amount of water you drink

It is generally better to drink 150ML of water before exercise. Drinking too much will make people feel the urge to urinate, which will greatly affect the effect of exercise. Pay special attention to this. Before preparing for exercise, do not drink a lot of porridge or water while eating; do not drink too much water during exercise, generally a few sips are enough, mainly to moisten the throat; pay special attention to drinking water after exercise, do not drink water in big gulps, which may make you feel very thirst-quenching, but in fact it not only fails to quench your thirst, but also causes great damage to the stomach and intestines. You should drink about 200ML first, then stop for a few minutes before continuing to drink.

6. Do not use beverages instead of water

Many people like to drink beverages when exercising. In fact, most beverages contain sweeteners, which will only make you thirstier the more you drink, and they cannot play the role of replenishing water as they should. Therefore, you should change the habit of drinking beverages during exercise and focus on drinking boiled water or mineral water. Even if you need to supplement vitamins, you should appropriately supplement with fruit juice drinks with a sugar content below 3%, but don't drink too much. You should supplement with mineral water.