We always want to drink more when the sun shines. A nice cold drink offers refreshment. It quenches your thirst.
Drink and sun
It is important to drink enough when the sun is shining. Your body gets warmer and sweats more. You therefore literally need cooling. Water replenishes your body's fluids and ensures that your body can cool itself down better. For your well-being, a cold drink is wonderful to help you feel fresher and cooled down. However, be careful not to be tempted to drink too much alcohol. Water is still the best option. Always listen to your thirst when sitting in the sun. Drinking extra water preventively is best.
Alcohol and sun
Enjoying an alcoholic drink in the sun is very tempting, but you do need to be careful. The heat increases blood flow in your blood vessels. As a result, the alcohol is absorbed into your blood faster and can be distributed more easily throughout your body. Consequently, the alcohol reaches your brain quickly, causing you to feel the effects sooner. Whether you get drunk depends mainly on the amount of alcohol you consume. Additionally, because your blood vessels are dilated, you are more likely to get sunburned. Finally, dehydration is also a risk, as alcohol causes you to urinate out all your fluids.
Exercising in the sun requires extra water.
If the sun is shining and you are an outdoor athlete, keep in mind that you should not exercise in direct sunlight and make sure you drink extra water. Drink a few extra glasses of water before you start exercising. In addition to exercising, also drink an isotonic drink. An isotonic drink is water with an amount of dissolved particles (salt and sugar) that corresponds to a person's 'body water'. Isotonic drinks are quickly absorbed by the body. In any case, it is not advisable to exercise intensively above 28 degrees Celsius.
Drinking enough water is important when it gets warmer. If you want to know more about the best way to keep exercising when the sun is shining, make an appointment with one of our personal trainers. Please note, the initial consultation is always FREE.
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About Kitty Atsma
Kitty is a passionate nutrition specialist and vitality coach with a broad scientific basis in nutrition and exercise. As a member of the national examination committee of the TCI (Nutrition Specialist & GWC), she monitors the quality of the field at the highest level. As a professional blogger, Kitty combines her in-depth expertise with the possibilities of AI to make complex health topics accessible. She curates and controls the technology to get to the heart of the matter, where her own vision and years of practical experience always determine the course.
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