Wat is de beste manier om post-workout te rehydrateren?
Het is bekend dat rehydratie na het sporten belangrijk is om het vocht te vervangen dat je hebt uitgezweet. Maar wist je dat je met zweten meer verliest dan vocht alleen? Via zweet verlies je ook elektrolyten, zoals bijvoorbeeld natrium en kalium. Deze mineralen moeten worden aangevuld door rehydratie tijdens en na de lichamelijke inspanningen, om zo de balans van vocht en elektrolyten in je lichaam te herstellen (1). Waarom elektrolyten belangrijk zijn Wat zijn elektrolyten eigenlijk? Elektrolyten zijn elektrisch geladen mineralen die door bloed en andere extracellulaire vloeistoffen stromen (2). Natrium is de hoogst geconcentreerde elektrolyt die via zweet verloren gaat. Het lichaam heeft dit nodig voor de juiste vloeistofbalans (1, 3). Natrium, een positief geladen ion, werkt in [...]
What’s the best way to rehydrate post workout?
It’s well known that we need to rehydrate after exercise to replace the water that is lost when you sweat. But did you know that when you sweat you lose more than just water? Electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are also lost in your sweat. These minerals need to be replaced when you rehydrate during and after exercise to restore the balance of water and electrolytes in your body (1). Why electrolytes are important So, what are electrolytes? Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that travel through the blood and other extracellular fluids (2). Sodium is the most highly concentrated electrolyte lost in sweat, and is needed by the body to help balance the level of fluids (1, 3). As [...]
Product Spotlight: 5 Reasons To Love AMPED Hydrate!
Meet AMPED Hydrate: your workout saviour and a staple in many of the Isagenix Energy & Performance and Weight Management solutions. It’s no surprise that Hydrate is a must-have product for supporting a range of exercise needs, and is many people’s go-to sports drink. Read on to discover the top 5 reasons why it's one of our favourites. We know you’re going to love it! Power in your performance Whatever your weight goals, fitness and exercise are sure to play an essential role in achieving them, which is why it is important to take the right products to support you through your workout. During exercise, your body loses electrolytes through sweat and burns through carbohydrate stores (called glycogen) in muscle. Hydrate [...]