Water after a workout is an indispensable item in the diet of every fitness adept. However, many people believe that water drunk immediately after a workout will cause edema and refuse to drink it.
It is important to know: even if you do not train to the point of exhaustion and wet fitness, the body after exercise is dehydrated and needs water.
During exercise you lose water with sweat and breathing, and your body temperature rises considerably. That’s when the thirst mechanism kicks in, and the body tries to get back on track. Water is essential for normal thermoregulation and high metabolic rate in cells. That is why it is necessary to drink 200-250 ml of water every 15-20 minutes of training (drink it in separate sips between approaches). After training it is imperative to replenish the lost liquid for 1.5-2 hours (about 0.5 liters for every 500 grams of weight lost). If you do not have an opportunity to weigh yourself, aim for about 0.5-1 liters of water.
What water to drink
Be sure to drink clear non-carbonated water after your workout. It is advisable to choose water of room temperature or cool, but not ice-cold. If you had a cardio workout or a very intensive training, it is better to drink water in small sips. But if you had a strength training or a workout with sufficient rest time, and in general in a relaxed mode – do not limit yourself in the amount of water and drink as much as you want.
