In our roundup of the best sports drinks, we stressed the importance of staying hydrated while you exercise. Well, actually we stressed the importance of staying hydrated full stop.
Hydration is essential for all aspects of our health but becomes all the more so when you are engaging in intense physical activity. Around half our body is water and this is lost as you train. Not only does that sip of H2O or your selected beverage replenish you mid-workout and rev you up to keep going but it’s as crucial once the HIIT class or run is over to treat your body to the electrolytes that were lost during the sweat sesh.
