After The Workout

So what are you doing after your workout? A study done by Loughborough University says we should be drinking skimmed milk in order to rehydrate after our workout. Yeah some of you are surprised but it is true. This is valuable information:

Sweat is a tool used by our bodies to cool us down when our temperature rises. During a workout that lasts for 60 minutes one may sweat about 1 liter. That sweat contains sodium, potassium and other electrolytes. Anyone exercising longer than 60 minutes may need to replenish during the workout with a sports drink. These types of drinks contain electrolytes, mainly sodium, which helps rehydration occur through the absorption of water by the small intestine. Yes, sodium is normally associated with dehydration but the sodium actually induces thirst which in turn causes the person to drink more fluids.

If your electrolytes are not restocked in a timely fashion, one may experience increased heart rate and elevated body temperatures. At which point you are experiencing dehydration and even a low level of dehydration can cause reduced performance.

Solution to the after workout replenishment: Skimmed Milk

We all know milk for its benefits regarding our teeth and bones but milk contains 1- carbohydrates which are needed to replace what was lost by the bodys muscles during the workout, 2 - protiens which are used for every function in our body and 3 - electrolytes. As mentioned earlier, the study done by Loughborough University found that when compared with sports drinks milk leaves the athlete with a positive fluid balance at the end of the recovery period where the sports drink left the athlete at normal levels. So while both will restore the bodys electrolyte needs after your workout you will get more bang for your buck by choosing a nice cold glass of skimmed milk!

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Tausha