Hydration is dependent on specific factors like:
Common Advice:
- MEN requires MORE WATER for the same intensity level and duration of exercise than women. But doesn’t mean women require less water during a workout.
- People with Higher BMI need to drink more water.
- Heavier Sweater needs to drink more water, for obvious reasons.
- People with saltier sweat need to hydrate with a combination of water and sports drinks during and after exercise to avoid Hypothermia (Low blood sodium by excess water)
Thumb Rules:
- Drink 1Litre of water in 1 Hr of workout.
- Drink 250ml pre-workout and 250ml post-workout.
- Always take small sips, avoid gulping a lot of water at one go.
- Do stay thirsty during your workout. Also, do not overload yourself with water.
- Use BCAAs (Branch Chain Amino Acids) as during workout Supplementation
Facts:
- Coconut water can be good replacement during workout as it contains Potassium as banana
- Avoid high glycemic index foods and sugars just after a workout.
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