- Feb 2, 2013
- 1,632
- 0
- 0
So, for those of you who work out in the sun all summer long and struggle with staying hydrated I have something that will help. Now, if the heat index is 105 you're done no matter what, but this will help. And I have to thank magnus for turning me on to a key ingredient, Nu Salt aka pure potassium.
So, in case you didn't now your body needs both sodium and potassium to maintain electolyte balance...too much of one and not enough of the other and you will be worse off than before. So, I had to play with this before perfecting it, but I have found this variation to be ideal for fighting dehydration.
Haydration drink per 1 gallon although I make 2 each day.
1g water...duh
4 teaspoons table salt
2 teaspoons Nu Salt
2 teaspoons baking soda (helps buffer blood and stomach acid which will help with appetite)
1/2 recommended serving size of Tang, use whatever you want but make sure is has carbs as they will pull water into the muscle.
Now, on Monday the Index was 105 and I worked 8 hrs and still lost 4 lbs. I skipped the gym. However, on Tuesday the index was just 100 and we quit at 1:30 and I had a great workout and even got a good pump...so it helps but does not perform miracles.
Other tips, wear a hat something with a full brim and a long sleeve shirt if you're in the direct sun. If it's 90+ it's not the time to work on your tan unless you're at the pool.
Hawk
So, in case you didn't now your body needs both sodium and potassium to maintain electolyte balance...too much of one and not enough of the other and you will be worse off than before. So, I had to play with this before perfecting it, but I have found this variation to be ideal for fighting dehydration.
Haydration drink per 1 gallon although I make 2 each day.
1g water...duh
4 teaspoons table salt
2 teaspoons Nu Salt
2 teaspoons baking soda (helps buffer blood and stomach acid which will help with appetite)
1/2 recommended serving size of Tang, use whatever you want but make sure is has carbs as they will pull water into the muscle.
Now, on Monday the Index was 105 and I worked 8 hrs and still lost 4 lbs. I skipped the gym. However, on Tuesday the index was just 100 and we quit at 1:30 and I had a great workout and even got a good pump...so it helps but does not perform miracles.
Other tips, wear a hat something with a full brim and a long sleeve shirt if you're in the direct sun. If it's 90+ it's not the time to work on your tan unless you're at the pool.
Hawk