Tips About Drinking And Exercise

• Try to sip during workouts.
  
  Don't drink too much during exercise because it puts a strain on your body as it diverts blood flow to your stomach. Try to sip on fluids during workouts. It's OK to gulp fluids after exercising.
  
  Always drink water during workouts. During most workouts you're not losing enough electrolytes to need a replacement drink like Gatorade. Your body will just flush out the extra electrolytes and keep in all the extra sugar. Save the Gatorade for after workouts.
  
  

Gaining Energy by Drinking a Fluid With No Energy Content At All.

• It may seem odd that we gain energy by drinking a fluid with no energy content. However, the energy does not come from the water itself. Instead, the water improves energy production within the cells by providing an effective medium for chemical reactions to occur more efficiently. Our cells can metabolize energy from fats and sugars much faster when fully hydrated. We end up feeling more refreshed and more energized.
  
  

Start Off Fully Hydrated

• It is an old myth that if you drink too much before working out you will get cramps. Cramps are more often the result of being dehydrated. Many people don't drink enough during the day to be fully hydrated. Spending most of the day in a state of dehydration, even if it's slight, can prevent you from achieving optimal performance. Studies have shown that athletes lose up to ten percent of their performance by being even slightly dehydrated.