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It may be cold outside, but you still need to hydrate!
Knowledge of sports nutrition is an ongoing process, and I learn something new all the time. As Southern California got its first cold hard rain today (I know, we are spoiled!) it got me thinking about hydration in the winter, and how it differs from my activities in the summer. When working out in 90-degree plus weather I have no issue with sipping often from my water bottle, but in the winter I have had to train myself to drink the right amount of fluid. In the past I have ended up dehydrated in the winter since I didn't have the cues of hot temps or my body sweating to tell my brain that I needed to drink up. Over the past couple years I have learned to regularly drink fluids while training in the cold (or relative cold as it is here), and that my performance will improve because of it. Besides good old H20 I also use PowerBar's Endurance Beverage. Lemon Lime is delish, but I have to say that Fruit Punch is my favorite. The light taste of the drink doesn't have that sicky sweetness that some other beverages do, and the high sodium content (190mg/8 fluid oz) ensures that my body is getting the electrolytes that it needs. To read an in-depth article about sports nutrition in cold weather and altitude click here.
California, United States
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