{"id":59476,"date":"2026-11-14T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T04:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justfit.lk\/?p=59476"},"modified":"2026-11-12T11:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T05:54:29","slug":"beyond-plain-water-how-electrolyte-carbohydrate-pacing-during-workouts-sustains-peak-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justfit.lk\/si\/beyond-plain-water-how-electrolyte-carbohydrate-pacing-during-workouts-sustains-peak-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Plain Water: How Electrolyte-Carbohydrate Pacing During Workouts Sustains Peak Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people think about food either before or after training. Fewer people consider what happens during the workout. However, this is where energy wanes, attention diminishes and cramps set in.<\/span><\/p>\n

A good place to begin is to use plain water. However, when you’re on long or tough sessions, it may require more than just water. In this blog, we go through the carbohydrate and mineral mix you can have during your workout to keep you going until the end.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fact is that plain water is not necessarily enough<\/b><\/h2>\n

When exercising, sodium and minerals are lost along with the sweat. You also use up your stored fuel, called <\/span>glycogen<\/a><\/strong>.<\/strong> This happens faster when it’s humid and warm.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you only drink water when you’re in a long session, then you’re replacing some water, not fuel and minerals. Excessive water intake can also lead to a low sodium level in the body and cause bloating or feeling unwell.<\/p>\n

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When Do You Need It?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Most short workouts, 45-60 minutes, will be fine with just water. Intra-workout fuel is helpful when:<\/span><\/p>\n