05/08/2025
What You Lose in Just 1 Hour of Exercise? đđ»
When you sweat, youâre not just losing water â youâre losing key minerals your body needs to perform, recover, and stay energized. Hereâs whatâs lost in just one hour of training:
1. Sodium: 800â1,200 mg (â œ tsp of salt)
2. Potassium: 140â200 mg
3. Calcium: 40 mg
4. Magnesium: 3â10 mg
5. Iron: 0.16â0.63 mg
6. Copper: 0.4 mg
7. Zinc: 0.4 mg
8. Iodine: 52 mcg
9. Selenium: 40 mcg
10. Chromium: 7.5 mcg
đĄ How to Replenish These Minerals Through Food:
âą Sodium: Add sea salt or Himalayan salt to meals, sip on broth, or use electrolyte drinks.
âą Potassium: Bananas, avocados, potatoes (with skin), oranges, spinach, tomatoes.
âą Calcium: Milk, yogurt, cheese, leafy greens, canned salmon with bones.
âą Magnesium: Almonds, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, black beans, oats.
âą Iron: Red meat, spinach + vitamin C, beans, lentils, fortified cereals.
âą Copper: Shellfish, nuts, seeds, mushrooms, dark chocolate.
âą Zinc: Beef, chicken, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, lentils.
âą Iodine: Iodized salt, seaweed, eggs, seafood.
âą Selenium: Brazil nuts (1â2/day), tuna, eggs.
âą Chromium: Whole grains, broccoli, meats, cheese.
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Why this matters: If youâre training hard, especially in heat, replenishing these minerals is just as important as drinking water. They support hydration, muscle function, energy levels, and recovery.
â ïž Neglecting them can lead to fatigue, cramps, headaches, or even slower results.
đ§ Fuel smart. Sweat smarter. Stay ahead.