All dancers get cramps and sore muscles during long classes and rehearsals. Drinking water can help, but H2O alone is not always enough. Active bodies need electrolytes, acids, and minerals to replenish everything lost through sweat. Here's a simple recipe for my favorite beverage to enjoy during marathon dance sessions.
In a 24-oz bottle or straw cup, combine 12 oz unflavored coconut water, 8 oz water, 2 to 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp natural sugar (or a comparable amount of stevia or monkfruit sweetener), and (optional) 1 packet of emergen-C or another vitamin drink mix or mineral powder.
This beverage provides the same minerals and electrolytes as drinks like Gatorade, but with more natural ingredients and acids that help break up muscle cramps that can slow you down during rehearsal.
Don't forget to drink plain water too. Cool your body down with a nice glass of regular water after class or rehearsal is finished.
In a 24-oz bottle or straw cup, combine 12 oz unflavored coconut water, 8 oz water, 2 to 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp natural sugar (or a comparable amount of stevia or monkfruit sweetener), and (optional) 1 packet of emergen-C or another vitamin drink mix or mineral powder.
This beverage provides the same minerals and electrolytes as drinks like Gatorade, but with more natural ingredients and acids that help break up muscle cramps that can slow you down during rehearsal.
Don't forget to drink plain water too. Cool your body down with a nice glass of regular water after class or rehearsal is finished.
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