Follow these 5 simple steps to calculate your sweat rate. Learn how much fluid you lose and how much to drink during exercise. By Rachel Longo (Reviewed by Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD) When you think about fueling your body for athletic performance, the first thing that...
Sport drinks are a combination of fluid, carbs and electrolytes. These homemade versions utilize fluid and electrolytes (potassium) from coconut water, as well as carbs from fruit juice and/or honey or maple syrup and a dash of sodium from salt. All of these recipes...
Learn how to replenish electrolytes naturally (without a sports drink) with this list of 10+ food & drink. Table of contentsWhat are electrolytes?When do you need electrolytes?Do they help performance? How much do you need?Foods with...
What is a sports drink, and when should you drink one? Plus, homemade sports drink recipe & natural alternatives. If you read nutrition headlines often, you probably think sports drinks are “bad for you”. In reality, sports drinks have a place in an athlete’s...
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