Tag: exercise
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Why Beer Doesn’t Make a Good Sports Drink
Maybe it’s obvious to you. But wishful thinking can be a powerful force for distortion. I mean, wouldn’t it be nice to think that tossing down a bottle of beer after a sweaty workout was actually the healthy thing to do? And some people have claimed just that, notably an article in the Telegraph newspaper.…
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Exercise in the Heat without Injury
Northern California is setting heat records this week, and hot weather is on its way to the rest of the country. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t exercise, but be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Consider moving your workout to the evening or early morning. Rest and cool down if you start to feel uncomfortable.…
