Water is involved in every bodily function from performance to digestion to temperature regulation and nutrient absorption. And while plain water is great on its own, sometimes adding a couple of vitamins, minerals or superfoods can ratchet up its dietary value. Here’s a selection of heathy, enhanced beverages categorized by their research-backed benefits to consider for your next hydration boost.
Muscle Makeover
Research in The Journal of Nutrition shows that getting adequate amounts of branched-chain amino acids such as leucine, isoleucine, and valine may reduce the duration of exercise fatigue and improve muscle protein synthesis. Electrolytes such as potassium and calcium help maintain fluid balance and assist with muscle contractions, and caffeine can improve physical performance and signal the body to break down fat for energy, according to research published in Food Science and Biotechnology.
Sip It
ULTIMA REPLENISHER ELECTROLYTE DRINK MIX, sweetened with organic stevia, replaces electrolytes and minerals lost through sweat and exercise to promote hydration and prevent cramping.
$20 (20 stick packs), ultimareplenisher.com
OIKOS PRO FUEL delivers 25 grams of protein, about 20 grams of carbs, and 100 milligrams of caffeine for optimal replenishment.
$2-$2.50, retailers nationwide
CELSIUS BCAA RECOVERY DRINK contains 2.5 grams of BCAAs per bottle as well as vitamin D3, electrolytes, tart cherry juice, and caffeine to energize your workouts and promote recovery.
$25 (12-pack), celsius.com
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Summer 2020 من Oxygen.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Summer 2020 من Oxygen.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Work Hard. Be Nice To People.
This is the mantra of trainer and social media mogul Claire P. Thomas. And as we found out, it suits her to a tee.
The Power Of Suggestion
Though the media makes it out to be voodoo, hypnosis may be your secret sauce for success.
Test Your Fitness Levels
Exactly how fit are you? How do you measure up? Find out with these next-level self-trials from Autumn Calabrese, Beachbody trainer and author of Lose Weight Like Crazy Even If You Have a Crazy Life (Galvanized Media, 2020).
Ankle weights
Does this ‘80s staple still have a place in modern workouts? Our experts weigh in.
THE POWER CLEAN (Discover this dirty little secret for better functional fitness.)
OLYMPIC LIFTS ARE A VALUABLE TOOL FOR IMPROVING STRENGTH and athletic performance — and as a side bonus, they also help develop crazy-good muscle shape, size, and definition. In fact, one could argue that the power-clean portion of the clean-and-jerk is the best exercise ever devised. “The clean is a functional movement used [routinely] in everyday activities,” says Aaron Viscounte, CSCS, head coach and manager at Summer’s Fitness Inc. in North Canton, Ohio. “We use aspects of the clean to pick up a box and put it on a shelf, move furniture or even go grocery shopping.” During a power clean, the barbell travels from the floor to the “racked” position at shoulder level and back down again. We tapped some elite trainers for their step-by-step expert advice on making the most of every rep.
The science of happıness
WHY DOES A GOOD WORKOUT MAKE YOU FEEL SO MUCH HAPPIER? TURNS OUT, IT HAS AS MUCH TO DO WITH YOUR HEAD AS WITH YOUR BODY.
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THE [ABCs] OF GREAT GLUTES
Improve athletic performance and perfect your posterior aesthetic with these 18 awesome exercises.
Three's the charm
After the birth of her third daughter, Lindsay Raynne vowed to get healthy.
Keep your head in the game
Adding a few targeted ingredients to your otherwise healthy lifestyle is a yes-brainer when it comes to maintaining your mind.
Recovery Discovery
The fitness space is flooded with products, potions and protocols promising to optimize your recovery from training. See what science has to say about some of the most popular applications.
