Beer - the new drink after a workout

[racedoll]

Got this in an email today:

Water is always a good choice to rehydrate after working out, but researchers suggest beer is better

Posted: 04/11/2011

By: Mike Markewinski, nbcactionnews.com
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Forget water or Gatorade. The drink of choice to rehydrate after a workout is beer.

Researchers at Granada University in Spain found beer can help retain liquid better than water alone.

The results were published in the British newspaper The Telegraph. The study involved a group of students. They were asked to work out until their body temperature reached 104 degrees.

Researchers then gave beer to half of the students and water to the other half.

They said the bubbles in the beer help quench thirst while the carbohydrates help make up for burned calories.

A cardiologist with the Real Madrid football team told the paper he has long recommended beer to professional sportsmen after exhausting activities.

Copyright 2011 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

[Particle Man]

I want a beer.

[tached1000rr]

sounds good to me! I think it's time for a quick workout.

[marko138]

Now this is quality science work!

[Tsunami]

Awesome! I should be joining a gym tomorrow. They have a juicebar, a kitchen and a beer on tap.

[TYEster]

Every cyclist here around town who writes reviews for roads or trails to bike on, usually has a beer review that follows the actual routes'. Also I swear I think some of the bike shops sell microbrews as well.

[azoomm]

Every cyclist here around town who writes reviews for roads or trails to bike on, usually has a beer review that follows the actual routes'. Also I swear I think some of the bike shops sell microbrews as well.

There is a HUGE following between pedal and beer.

[Porkchop]

My team used to booze out of the back of our goalies truck after evening hockey games. I swear I got buzzed so much faster after a game. Higher heart rate maybe?

[101lifts2]

I love the comparison...water to beer.

How about giving that same person creatine, grape juice and whey protein then compare against alcohol.

Besides, alcohol acts as a diuretic.

[Avatard]

Hey, Mr. science; STFU and enjoy a beer.

[Particle Man]

I love the comparison...water to beer.

How about giving that same person creatine, grape juice and whey protein then compare against alcohol.

Besides, alcohol acts as a diuretic.
Fine. I will have your share of the beer.

[TYEster]

I love the comparison...water to beer.

How about giving that same person creatine, grape juice and whey protein then compare against alcohol.

Besides, alcohol acts as a diuretic.

I'm the only person with a shaker cup after our rides... I like a beer and allow myself more than I would normally, but 10+mi MTB followed by a day of MX practice that lasts 5 or so hours, the calories and diuretic effect are hardly noticed in an EXTREMELY caloric-used weekend.

[Particle Man]

I'm the only person with a shaker cup after our rides... I like a beer and allow myself more than I would normally, but 10+mi MTB followed by a day of MX practice that lasts 5 or so hours, the calories and diuretic effect are hardly noticed in an EXTREMELY caloric-used weekend.Step off - I already claimed his share of the beer!

[marko138]

Step off - I already claimed his share of the beer!
I like your angle here. I feel like you're fighting for the every man.

[tommymac]

I like your angle here. I feel like you're fighting for the every man.

Well we know walking around a bike show in 10000000 degree heat requires us to drink lots of beer :lol:

[Particle Man]

well we know walking around a bike show in 10000000 degree heat requires us to drink lots of beer :lol:

lots.

[HurricaneHeather]

Well we know walking around a bike show in 10000000 degree heat requires us to drink lots of beer :lol:

Ah, the smell of people sweating beer...reminds me of my cart-girl days at the gold course. :panic:

[tommymac]

lots.

fortunatley marko had lots, so I proceeded to drink lots of beer :rockwoot:

[anthonyk]

Old news for the Tour de France guys. :lol:

[marko138]

fortunatley marko had lots, so I proceeded to drink lots of beer :rockwoot:
Always.

[Particle Man]

Always.

Party at Marko's!

[marko138]

Party at Marko's!
Always.

[tommymac]

Always.

you know were only afew hrs away :lol:

[Particle Man]

you know were only afew hrs away :lol:

Pick me up on the way :lol:

[marko138]

you know were only afew hrs away :lol:

Bring those tires with you.