Comments on: Electrolytes and Proper Hydration for Exercise

By: Preparing for a Marathon – The Nutrition Factor | Fitness Goop

Preparing for a Marathon – The Nutrition Factor | Fitness Goop — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:19:54 +0000

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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) | Fitness Goop — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:10:12 +0000

[...] adequate protein and carbs at least an hour before and after your workout. An excellent article, Electrolytes and Proper Hydration for Exercise shows that electrolyte repletion in the form of a sports re-hydration drink with minerals not only [...]

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:45:07 +0000

Hey Stephen,

Thanks for the great additional information on the effects of temperature in the liquid that is being ingested and on performance during exercise. Another reason to chill our water and electrolytes before exercising!

By: stephen bradley

stephen bradley — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:55:18 +0000

Great post. On the topic of water temperature, I came across an article which discusses the matter specifically.

Believe it or not, cold water is absorbed faster by your body than water at room temperature or at body temperature. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that water and other drinks be chilled when used for exercise.

Apart from anything else a cold drink makes you feel better and is much more refreshing.

http://walking.about.com/od/fluids/f/coldwatermyth.htm