hi, I'm ellie, just joined this group. about staying hydrated: I
prefer water, but what about all those drinks that are on the market
now, besides gatorate, those waters with vitamins and minerals added.
are they worth it?


--- In Working_Out@yahoogroups.com, "anastasia"
<alluring_anastasia@...> wrote:
>
> hi members,
>
> i can't comment about other countries, but i'm sure that for most
> people in the U.S. can relate to this, it has been a very hot summer
> in los angeles and i can't wait for the seasons to change.
>
> having that said, i hope you all are hydrating yourselves well
> whether you are exercising or not in the heat and continue to do so
> into the fall and winter seasons. i found an article on runner's
> world website about hydration, "hydration helpers" (choices to drink
> other than water...which are probably and most likely better for
> those exercising), etc.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yuovg8
>
> also, ediets.com recommends that you hydrate yourself effectively
> after a work out, exercise and/or playing sports. other than to
> avoid/cure dehydration, water can also prevent urinary track
> infections, kidney stones, reduce your risk of bladder and colon
> cancer by 50% and help prevent constipation. symptoms of dehydration
> can be found at:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehydration
>
> in the same token, there is also such thing has overhydration also
> known as hyponatremia which can also potentially kill the person from
> excessive water drinking. you need to listen to your body that will
> let you know if you're overdoing it in one sitting...if you
> can't "stomach" so much water, your body will naturally vomit any
> excessive water. if this doesn't happen, there are sypmtoms to look
> for:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyponatremia
>
> to include other sources of fluid that will count towards your water
> intake, fruits, decaffinated tea (preferably oolong and/or grean
> teas), and non/low fat milk are also good. sports drinks are good
> also, but only for endurance work outs lasting 30 minutes long and in
> strict moderation for non-endurance activities. sports drinks have a
> high sugar content, so you will need to watch out for this,
> expecially if you are watching your diet and what you're
> eating/drinking.
>
> happy drinking and be safe!
>
> anastasia
> http://www.xanga.com/xrciser
>