Which post workout drink is best

Blazing_Brunette
Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
I workout 5 - 6 days a week an hour each day and water doesn't cut post workout ... I switched to propel but wanted your feedback on which post workout drinks the community feels is best .. Thanks in advance

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  • slaite1
    slaite1 Posts: 1,307 Member
    Why does water not cut it? Do you sweat excessively?
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Can you elaborate on what is wrong with just water?
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
    edited July 2015
    *decided against posting but I can't delete the darn post!*
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    slaite1 wrote: »
    Why does water not cut it? Do you sweat excessively?
    Yes ... Propel helps more so I'm thinking my body needs something
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Can you elaborate on what is wrong with just water?

    I feel like waters not hydrating enough when I'm done
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    Do you hydrate before your workout?
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    lisa68XX wrote: »
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Can you elaborate on what is wrong with just water?

    I feel like waters not hydrating enough when I'm done

    I would drink more then. Personally, I don't like to drink my calories, so unless you're lacking in protein...
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    I put a 32 ounce glass of water with mango-peach "water enhancer" -- artificial flavors, colors, and sweetener, so I hit the trifecta -- into the freezer just before I head to the gym and down it when I get back. It works fine for me.
  • slaite1
    slaite1 Posts: 1,307 Member
    Stay hydrated before, during and after your workout with water. If you sweat excessively, you can replenish with a Gatorade or other similar drink. Or have a v-8 or something (sounds weird but it's effective).

    Most people are fine with just water. I think the recommendation for electrolytes is after an hour, I.E. Endurance runners, etc. but if you feel better with a drink-go for it.
  • GreenValli
    GreenValli Posts: 1,054 Member
    Water for me! I drink a cup of coffee in the morning, but other than that I exclusively drink water until I get all 8 glasses of water in for the day. By then the day is about over.

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  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    TheVirgoddess wrote: »
    Do you hydrate before your workout?

    Not really .. You raise a good point
  • ihaveeverythingineed
    ihaveeverythingineed Posts: 11 Member
    You are probably craving the electrolytes. You could try to drink an electrolyte enhanced water (like Smart Water or generic brand). See if that helps and then that might be it.
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    ihaveeverythingineed wrote: »
    You are probably craving the electrolytes. You could try to drink an electrolyte enhanced water (like Smart Water or generic brand). See if that helps and then that might be it.

    Exactly ... That's why regular water just not enough ... I do sweat quite a bit when doing cardio
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