Hi, I notice that I tend to get headaches after intense, longer swim practices, even though I feel fine during the practice. I drink plenty of water before and during practice but still get the headaches. I also noticed that I tend not to get the headaches when I have some sports drink mixed with water during the swim. So I'm thinking the headache is connected with a drop in blood sugar.
I have been using Gatorade, but I don't like that it is so high in sugar, so I'd like to find a better option -- either something I could buy or make myself. Any suggestions? Here are my criteria:
Low in sugar but not with artificial sweetener, including xylitol (which gives me digestive issues)
Not loaded with excessive vitamins or strange ingredients
Not expensive
No caffeine
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
what is the temperature of the water and actually the ambient temp as well?
But you might want to consider sodium in your hydration routine. Everyone sweats out sodium at different levels, and the more you lose the less water your muscles retain. It is a function of carbs as well. If you naturally lose more sodium in your sweat than most people then you might want to add a bit of sodium to your pre-swim hydration.
what is the temperature of the water and actually the ambient temp as well?
But you might want to consider sodium in your hydration routine. Everyone sweats out sodium at different levels, and the more you lose the less water your muscles retain. It is a function of carbs as well. If you naturally lose more sodium in your sweat than most people then you might want to add a bit of sodium to your pre-swim hydration.
