Electrolytes and hydration: what to drink during training, not after
Sweat takes more than water — it takes salts. If you don't replace them, both how you feel and your results decline. Here's a smart intra-workout strategy.
Water vs. water with electrolytes
Not all fluids are retained equally. In a study comparing drinks by a hydration index, solutions with electrolytes and a small amount of nutrients were retained better than plain water [1]. For training, that means more stable hydration.
Sodium, potassium, magnesium — why each matters
Sodium retains fluid and maintains water-salt balance; potassium is involved in muscle and heart function; magnesium in neuromuscular transmission. Deficits in these electrolytes during long efforts are linked to fatigue and cramps. MY4 SPORT MOTION contains sodium, potassium and magnesium citrates.
Why carbs during exercise
Maltodextrin and glucose provide rapidly available energy to working muscles and help sustain pace in long or intense sessions. It's 'fuel in the tank', not 'sugar for taste'.
MY4 SPORT MOTION in your bottle
Dissolve an MY4 SPORT MOTION stick in your bottle and sip during training. Electrolytes + carbs = stable hydration and pace through your final set.
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References
- [1]Maughan RJ, et al. A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016;103(3):717–723.
- [2]Boyle NB, et al. The effects of magnesium supplementation on subjective anxiety and stress — a systematic review. Nutrients. 2017;9(5):429.
This material is informational and not medical advice. MY4 products are dietary supplements, not medicines. Consult a specialist before use; do not exceed the recommended dose.
