What should you drink after a heavy workout?

Many friends have the habit of drinking water after exercise, especially in the summer when they are sweating all over after exercise. A sip of carbonated drink will cool them down and make them feel refreshed. It is right to replenish water after exercise, but there are also some rules for drinking water. You can’t just choose it casually, otherwise it will be harmful to your body. Especially drinking water or carbonated drinks in big gulps is taboo. Here I will teach you how to drink water after a lot of exercise.

1. What kind of water to replenish: Usually, if the amount of sweating after exercise is not large, it is sufficient to replenish some common beverages, such as mineral water, boiled water, tea, carbonated drinks, juice, mung bean soup, milk and sports drinks. If you sweat a lot after exercise, it is best to supplement with some sports drinks, salt water, vegetable soup, etc. containing a certain amount of electrolytes. Nutrition experts suggest that you should not drink too much boiled water after sweating a lot, so as not to cause hyponatremia.

2. Appropriate amount to replenish: The principle of replenishing water is to replenish as much as lost. How can we know the amount of sweat lost? Usually, the amount of weight lost is the amount of sweat lost. Ordinary people can also replenish it according to the degree of thirst. The amount to be supplemented each time is 100-200 ml. Try to drink small amounts frequently and avoid overdrinking.

3. When is the best time to replenish water: Before, during and after exercise are the best times to replenish water. Many people like to replenish water during or after exercise, but often ignore replenishing water before exercise. Experts suggest that if you want to maintain optimal physical fitness, you should always maintain a balance of body fluids and avoid symptoms of dehydration. Even mild dehydration is not advisable. Therefore, you should replenish water in time before, during and after exercise.

It is very important to replenish water correctly after exercise. Now you know how to drink water after exercise. In the future, don’t drink a lot of water while sweating profusely. Some sports drinks are popular nowadays, but they contain a lot of sugar and sweeteners. Many people think they taste sweet and delicious, but they are harmful to the body, so everyone should pay attention.