Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Milk and Working Out

Now you may be asking yourself, "what role can milk possibly play in working out?" In reality, milk can play a large role in it actually. There are 5 major tips that you should think about after a workout. The first is refuel. After a workout, low fat chocolate milk is one of the best drinks to have. In a study by Indiana University, athletes who drank low fat chocolate milk after a workout were able to workout longer and with more power during the second workout compared to when they drank something else. The second tip is to hydrate your body. Milk can provide alto of fluids to help in hydration. The next tip is to pamper your sore muscles. This has to do with icing, and has nothing to do with milk. The forth tip is to keep carbs coming. This means that you need to eat carbs after a workout because they are essential for muscle recovery. The last tip is to get balance. This refers to the nutrients and electrolytes that your body loses during physical activity due to sweating. Remember that milk contains electrolytes like potassium and calcium that are lost through sweat during physical activity.

Always remember that milk is always a good choice. It is one of the best choices to make for fluids after a workout.

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