Taking a sip of icy cold water during a heated workout is not only refreshing, but may also help keep you going, according to a study conducted by Thermos.
According to the research, drinking water that is around 40 degrees while lifting weights or running may help to reduce heat-related stress in the body, which can lead to performance-depleting effects like fatigue or protein denaturation.
In a clinical trial, researchers showed that 70 percent of participants experienced an increase in performance capacity when drinking cold water, compared to individuals who drank fluids at room temperature.
"Additionally, the longer you work out, the more important cold hydration is to your training. After 30 minutes, participants showed a clinically relevant difference in core temperature when drinking cold water, versus training with room temperature hydration," said study consultant Stacy Sims, Ph.D., exercise physiologist and sport nutritionist at Stanford University.
Adding to the importance of drinking water during a workout, WebMD reports that with every 2 percent loss of body fluid, performance is decreased by an estimated 25 percent. The source recommends drinking 15 to 20 ounces of water about an hour before heading to the gym, eight to 10 ounces just before beginning a workout and consuming eight ounces every 15 minutes during exercise.
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