Keep a water bottle within reach

Most people finish exercise at least somewhat dehydrated, so replacing those fluids is the first order of business. To get back to baseline, you'll need to consume more fluid than what you sweated out.

But there's no need to chug. As long as your next workout is at least a day away, sipping water regularly and eating normal meals is typically enough to restore balance.

Just skip the alcohol, which can worsen dehydration and slow muscle repair.