Salt and during workout shakes - JP Fitness Forums

jijin · 09-11-2006, 03:18 PM

Would it be advisable to add salt to my workout shake? If so how much? I'm thinking of doing this to prevent muscle cramps during and after training

JoshDunn · 09-11-2006, 04:44 PM

I wouldn't recommend just adding salt to your workout shake, however your body does need salt in order to fully hydrate. If you have salt in your diet you should be ok.

Jimmy Smith · 09-12-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jijin

Would it be advisable to add salt to my workout shake? If so how much? I'm thinking of doing this to prevent muscle cramps during and after training

Is muscle cramping a continual problem for you?

jijin · 09-12-2006, 01:56 PM

narh, just that when I went to NROL's ST 1 for the first time last week I had really bad cramps/DOMS for the whole week. However, this week has been fine.

My daily salt intake is about 1.5g-2g. Is that adequate?

TrainingGirl · 09-12-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

Is muscle cramping a continual problem for you?

Is sodium intake directly related to this? Or is it sodium intake related to potassium intake?