After an intense workout, you might feel like you need to refuel and
recharge. Our bodies, after all, are indeed giant masses of atoms that
generate electricity; in the most basic terms, your heart pumps and your
muscles move thanks to electrical signals running throughout your body.
Part of this complex process comes down to electrolytes. If you work
out regularly or follow sports, you probably already know that
electrolytes are important for fitness, but what are they and how do
they actually work?
What They Are
Electrolytes are minerals in
your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge (yes, the
same juice that powers your smartphone). They play an essential role in
balancing the fluids inside your cells (intracellular) and outside your
cells (extracellular), which in turn aids hydration, muscle function,
and blood pH levels. If you've ever stepped on a body composition
analyzer at the gym or physical therapy office, fluid balance is part of
what is measured, along with estimated muscle mass and body fat
percentage.
How They Work
Electrolytes
influence the amount of water in your body and how your brain
communicates with your muscles, which is why they are important for
getting your best workout. However, when you sweat, you lose
electrolytes. Standard drinking water on its own does not contain
electrolytes. To support the right fluid balance, Propel Electrolyte Water
is enhanced with electrolytes for next level hydration. It also has
zero calories and is the only national enhanced water with enough
electrolytes to help replace what is lost in sweat.
How to Rehydrate
Designed for people with active lifestyles, Propel Electrolyte Water
helps replenish the electrolytes lost in sweat throughout an intense
workout. Your body isn't just thirsty after a good sweat, it's
potentially depleted of these electrically charged minerals. Whether
you're rehydrating after a morning run before work or after yoga, Propel
has electrolytes to stimulate thirst and help replace what you've
lost—without piling on extra calories.
Propel Your Fitness Goals Forward
Learn more about Propel Electrolyte Water at propelwater.com.
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