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7. Coconut Water
No question about it, you want to be hydrated before, during, and after your workout.
Going into your workout without proper hydration is going to lead to dehydration early in your exercise routine. As soon as you start moving, your body is going to try to cool itself through sweating. If you start feeling dizzy or light headed, stop and hydrate.
If you push on with inadequate hydration you put yourself at risk for some serious issues, which in the worst of cases could be seizures, or even death. Okay, that’s extreme, but it can happen.
Coconut water is the perfect hydrating drink. It’s full of electrolytes including sodium, potassium, and magnesium. But unlike sports drinks that contain electrolytes, it doesn’t come packed with sugar.
One thing I’ve noticed with coconut water is that it makes me feel a little bloated if I drink it near my workout sessions. So it isn’t something I personally consume during a workout. But everyone is different, and maybe it works for you. Instead I like drinking my coconut water through the day ahead of my workout – even a small amount each day can help replenish those electrolytes.
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