Do you know the best way to hydrate your body while exercising? Is it hard to choose between Gatorade, PowerAde, or even water?

Well if you are active in the gym, then I have the correct solution for you! If you are running a race, then you should be getting approximately 8 ounces of a sports drink (to restore your electrolytes) or water possibly every 20 minutes. The amount of fluid that you lose while exercising or running should be replaced adequately before, during and after a workout. This will help the body break away from being dehydrated.

A quick tip to remember while performing your weekly exercise program: If you exercise less than 40 minutes then replenishing with water is just fine. If you exercise more than 40 minutes having a sports drink is better. It will properly restore electrolytes and give your system the nutrient boost it may have expelled through the sweat glands.

When choosing a sports drink, look for salt and sugar on the label and chose a flavor that you like. Weigh yourself right before and after workouts and for every pound lost, drink eight ounces of fluid. Your body is an important biological system, so listen to it very carefully when you are exercising