Below are some tips
to help you keep hydrated while exercising:
- Drink
fluids the hour before the exercise session.
-
Be
sure to drink while exercising.
- Rehydrate
after exercise to replace fluids lost during exercise.
Here are
some recommendations for fluid intake:
- For
short duration (<60 minutes), low to moderate intensity activity, water is a
good choice to drink before, during and after exercise.
- For
longer duration (>60 minutes), moderate to high intensity activity, sport
drinks (6 – 8 % carbohydrate) are good options.
- Other
good sources of fluids include juices, soups, smoothies, fruit and vegetables.
For more
information regarding hydration, check out SCAN at www.scandpg.org