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!
Do you think that the pool water and air might be too hot? I didn't check the temp but come to think of it, it did feel a little warm.
I would bet on it. Most aquatic facilities are catering to people doing aqua classes. You should always check the temperatures. I am an ice swimmer, and cold water swimmer, so checking the air and water temp is the first thing I do. Whether it is in a pool or the ocean. But the intensity and type of workout should be adjusted for the conditions. And both temperatures matter.. water and air. The difference in water temp might be small,, but there is a huge difference to your body swimming in water temperatures at 83-85.. versus 80-78.. and that is not even factoring in the air temp.
Do you think that the pool water and air might be too hot? I didn't check the temp but come to think of it, it did feel a little warm.
I would bet on it. Most aquatic facilities are catering to people doing aqua classes. You should always check the temperatures. I am an ice swimmer, and cold water swimmer, so checking the air and water temp is the first thing I do. Whether it is in a pool or the ocean. But the intensity and type of workout should be adjusted for the conditions. And both temperatures matter.. water and air. The difference in water temp might be small,, but there is a huge difference to your body swimming in water temperatures at 83-85.. versus 80-78.. and that is not even factoring in the air temp.
