Electrolytes.. is it important to replenish after working out.. how ?

OneTwentyThree
OneTwentyThree Posts: 186 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I burn about 600 calories per day and I sweat a lot. My energy is pretty low and I've noticed after eating something salty my energy seems to be better.
Do you all replenish your electrolytes after working out? If so what's the best way to do that? Don't really want to drink sugary/colored sports drinks.

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  • ClubSilencio
    ClubSilencio Posts: 2,983 Member
    I make myself a smoothie.

    Banana, kale, apple, celery have me covered on the electrolytes.
  • filovirus76
    filovirus76 Posts: 156 Member
    Powerade Zero.
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,281 Member
    No. If I get a 4-6 mile run in, I don't think that justifies Gatorade or anything else other than water.
  • OneTwentyThree
    OneTwentyThree Posts: 186 Member
    girlwithcurls2 wrote: »
    No. If I get a 4-6 mile run in, I don't think that justifies Gatorade or anything else other than water.

    Yea I didn't expect that I would need electrolyte replacement but have been having fatigue and low blood pressure. Dr also suggested that this might be the issue when exercising.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I only take electrolytes when I'm catching baseball in the hot summer. I've noticed it helps with my energy and also seems to help with me focusing.
  • mgookin1
    mgookin1 Posts: 72 Member
    POWERade zero
  • lizzieloo934
    lizzieloo934 Posts: 57 Member
    What do you eat before a workout and how far in advance? I find that has a greater impact on my energy levels during and after a workout.
  • leesagreen86
    leesagreen86 Posts: 3 Member
    you can make your own natural sports drink, by adding lemon, a small spoon of honey, and a small pinch of salt to a large glass of water.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    There are calorie free electrolyte replacements. I keep the powder form of this on hand:
    https://gastrolyte.com.au/products/electrolyte-replacement-drinks/

    It doesn't taste pretty but it does the job.
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    Any runs over 13mi, I run with gatorade. 20mi+ I'll take salt/electrolyte tabs (pills) with me. Post run, I usually smash 24-48oz of gatorade, water.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    I use Nuun tabs. They're about 5 calorie per. No corn syrup.

    On hot days when I sweat a lot after a long ride or run, I'll drink a glass of water with a Nuun. On really hot days or long rides I'll bring a water bottle with the stuff. If I'm craving it I'll have one or more, if I'm not, I won't.
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    I powerlift, and always after chest day I cramp so bad I literally can't take my right arm and put it across my chest or I lockup. Usually my chest looks deformed because all the muscles lockup every couple of minutes and lasts for hours. What stopped it for good was Pedialyte.

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