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Hydration experts advise drinking before, during and after exercise
Khaleej Times outlines how water, electrolytes and carbohydrates support hydration for outdoor and gym activities.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Khaleej Times reports that as people return to outdoor runs, sports and gyms, staying hydrated should be a core part of any exercise plan. Dehydration can impair concentration and performance, and in hot conditions it can become dangerous, so the outlet advises drinking before feeling thirsty, sipping regularly while active and continuing fluid intake afterward.
The article explains that sweat removes water plus electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, which help maintain fluid balance. After heavy or prolonged sweating, an electrolyte drink can replace both water and lost salts. It also notes that glucose and sodium are absorbed together in the small intestine, allowing water to follow efficiently; a carbohydrate concentration of 4‑8 % is typical for sports drinks.
Using Pocari Sweat as an example, Khaleej Times cites its 6.2 % carbohydrate level, which falls within the recommended range, and highlights that the drink was developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical to combine water, carbs and electrolytes for rapid re‑hydration.
Key facts
- Hydration should be started before exercise, continued during activity and maintained after. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Sweat removes water, sodium and potassium, which need to be replaced. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Sports drinks typically contain 4‑8 % carbohydrate to aid fluid absorption. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Pocari Sweat contains 6.2 % carbohydrate and was developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Exercise season is here: Hydrate before thirst catches up”
