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How to drink water when exercising to lose weight

Asked by:Violetta

Asked on:Apr 01, 2026 09:16 PM

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  • Blake Blake

    Apr 01, 2026

      Under normal circumstances, each person needs to consume about 1.5L of water every day. And if you sweat a lot and consume a lot of water when exercising to lose weight, especially in hot weather in summer, you need to add additional water based on the actual situation of the exercise. Next, we divide exercise into three stages to see how scientifically we should drink water.

      before exercise

      Replenish 150-200ml of water half an hour before exercise, or 300ml of water 1 hour before exercise.

      in motion

      During low-to-moderate intensity exercise, drink 150-200ml of water every 20 minutes. The total amount per hour is 500-600 ml. In hot weather, the amount of water replenishment can reach 1 liter per hour. When exercise intensity is high, it is recommended to choose low-sugar sports drinks or juices. During strenuous exercise, you should choose light salt water or salt-containing drinks to replenish sodium lost through heavy sweating and maintain electrolyte balance in the body.

      after exercise

      At the end of exercise, drink 150-200 ml of water. You can add plenty of water after half an hour.

      To sum up, the principle of hydration during exercise is “a small amount, often times”. At the same time, you should also pay attention to try to choose water or sports drinks at room temperature instead of iced ones to prevent excessive stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract, causing severe contraction of blood vessels and affecting the gastrointestinal tract. healthy

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