Exercise Big Brain Tests

Enjoy these Exercise Big Brain quizzes we've created for you, helping to test the Exercise knowledge you have.

Question 1

Carbonated drinks are best after a workout, because they quench your thirst.

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No, because they quench your thirst, you may not drink all the liquid you need. Regular water is better.

Question 2

Fruit juice is a good beverage during a hard workout.

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Fruit juice is a concentrated carbohydrate source, and is not absorbed quickly. Stick with water or sports drinks.

Question 3

If you weigh yourself before and after a workout and find you have lost a pound, you can celebrate.

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Sorry, it´s all water. Drink 16 oz to replace the liquid you lost.

Question 4

It´s impossible to drink too much water.

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People in ultra-endurance events who drink only water can upset their sodium balance and develop a condition called hyponatremia, which can be fatal.

Question 5

When drinking on the run, consider a gulp to be an ounce.

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That´s a good way to estimate how much you drink.

Question 6

You should drink water when working out in cold weather, even if it seems you´re not sweating.

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Yes, you are losing fluid although it may not be apparent.

Question 7

Water is enough for a workout under an hour, but sports drinks are better if you go longer.

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After an hour or so, you may start to run short on stored carbohydrate, which can lead to early fatigue.

Question 8

Any kind of sports or energy drink is ok during a workout.

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Sports drinks with 6-8% carbohydrate and probably sodium are meant to drink while working out. Energy drinks have stimulants and supplements, and may have more calories, and are a bad choice for workout drinks.

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