Can I drink water immediately after weight loss exercise?

Now because the overall living standards of the people have greatly improved, many people can easily become obese if they do not pay attention to their diet. When obesity occurs, it will seriously affect the personal image and it is also very easy to cause the three high phenomena. There are also many obese people who realize the importance of losing weight and actively participate in weight loss exercises. So can you drink water immediately after weight loss exercises?

If you drink too much water at one time due to thirst after strenuous exercise, the salt content in the blood will decrease. In hot weather, you will sweat a lot and salt will be lost more easily, which will reduce the osmotic pressure of cells, leading to an imbalance in sodium metabolism and causing muscle cramps. Because the gastrointestinal tract has less blood and poor function during strenuous exercise, its ability to absorb water is weak, and excessive water seeps into cells and intercellular matrix. The brain tissue is fixed in the hard skull. The swelling of brain cells can cause increased intracranial pressure, resulting in symptoms of "water intoxication" such as headaches, vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, and slow heart rate. If you drink too much water at one time, your stomach and intestines will feel uncomfortable and bloated. If you lie down to rest, the diaphragm will be squeezed, affecting your cardiopulmonary activity. Therefore, if you feel thirsty after strenuous activity, you should not drink too much water. Instead, you should drink water in small amounts multiple times.

Drinking water guide

1. Hydrate before exercise

Check your hydration status before exercise, as fluid requirements vary from person to person.

•Drink 450-600 ml of water or a sports drink at least 4 hours before exercise.

•Drink 200-350 ml of water 10-15 minutes before exercise.

Consuming moderate amounts of beverages, sodium (salt), or snacks helps stimulate the body's need for water and keeps it hydrated.

2. Rehydrate during exercise

• If you exercise for less than 1 hour, drink 100-200 ml of water every 15-20 minutes.

• If you exercise for more than 1 hour, drink 100-200 ml of sports drink (containing 5-8% carbohydrates and electrolytes) every 15-20 minutes of exercise. At the same time, the drinking amount per hour should not exceed 1 liter.

3. Rehydrate after exercise

Compare your body weight before and after exercise and check urine color to estimate fluid loss, and replenish water within 2 hours after exercise.

•Drink 550-700 ml of water or sports drink for every 500 grams of weight lost.

You cannot drink water immediately after doing intense weight loss exercise, because intense exercise will weaken gastrointestinal function. If you drink water in large gulps immediately, it will easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort. In addition, you should not sit down to rest immediately after exercise. You should make some adjustments and changes, and drink water after your body calms down. You can also supplement with some light salt water appropriately. You can refer to the drinking water guide, I believe it will be helpful to you.