Beer - the new drink after a workout

racedoll · 06-12-2011, 06:55 PM

Got this in an email today:

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

Quote:

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.

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Particle Man · 06-12-2011, 08:05 PM

I want a beer.

tached1000rr · 06-12-2011, 08:09 PM

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

marko138 · 06-12-2011, 08:15 PM

Now this is quality science work!

Tsunami · 06-12-2011, 09:20 PM

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

TYEster · 06-12-2011, 09:22 PM

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 · 06-13-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

There is a HUGE following between pedal and beer.

Porkchop · 06-13-2011, 11:04 PM

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 · 06-14-2011, 02:45 AM

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 · 06-14-2011, 04:26 AM

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

06-13-2011, 11:04 PM	#8
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	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? __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

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101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	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. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

06-14-2011, 04:26 AM	#10
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Hey, Mr. science; STFU and enjoy a beer. __________________ Insert free thought here.

06-12-2011, 08:05 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I want a beer.

06-12-2011, 08:09 PM	#3
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	sounds good to me! I think it's time for a quick workout.

06-12-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Awesome! I should be joining a gym tomorrow. They have a juicebar, a kitchen and a beer on tap.

06-12-2011, 09:22 PM	#6
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	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.