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Feeling thirsty after an intense workout is pretty typical. It's a natural sign of dehydration and a signal that we need to replenish fluids into our body and bloodstream. But what many of us don't know is that our muscles need water and electrolytes too. Yes, that's right- our muscles also need proper hydration. More than 70% of our skeletal muscles are composed of water. For our muscles to contract and perform protein synthesis, they need a proper balance of water and electrolytes, including minerals such as sodium and potassium. When our muscles contract during strength and resistance training, water...

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