Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it better to drink water after the exercise not during it?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
BEFORE!!!: It is far better to hydrate before an intense exercise workout, also keep hydrated during.
Answered 5/16/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Water: The best time is actually before during and after. Staying hydrated is important through the whole process.
Answered 5/16/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Approximately how much water should I drink during a day to help loose weight?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why do I get headaches whenever I drink certain brands of water or after exercise?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What can happen if you exercise without replacing your sweat by drinking water or other fluids?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I drink lots of water . I exercise every day I eat a night fiver diet but still I am constipated . ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Drinking plenty of will water during exercise will increase the size of stomach?
Why does my hr so high during exercise?i will not be even close to exhaustion and hr avgs 189. beats really hard too.18, athlete.drink so much water
Why do you get cramps when you drink water during exercise?
I have trouble controlling my urine. I wet myself during the day sometimes. I am 30 year old male and exercise frequently(5-6x/week) and make sure I drink plenty of fluids (~12 cups/day). I been trying to cut down the water intake but i get thirsty?
Is it dangerous to drink too much water right after intense exercise?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
