Fluid replacement around exercise
Practitioner-ledStart activity fully hydrated with normal electrolyte levels, then replace the fluid and electrolytes you lose through sweat during and after exercise to keep your balance steady.
How to do it
- 1Drink fluids several hours before activity to start fully hydrated
- 2Drink during exercise to prevent losing more than 2% of your body weight as water loss
- 3Estimate how much you sweat by weighing yourself before and after exercise
- 4Drink beverages with electrolytes and carbohydrates during exercise when it helps
- 5After exercise, drink fluids to replace any electrolytes and water you have lost
Educational information, not a prescription. Any amount named in a study or on a pack is for a pharmacist, GP or qualified practitioner to confirm for you.