For exercise events lasting longer than 1 hour, cold sports drinks containing 6%-8% carbohydrates, sodium, and potassium are of greater benefit than water alone, helping to replace the fluids lost from sweating. If your workouts are not that long, youâre probably fine with just drinking water.
THE STATE NAME: The state of Iowa, originally a territory of Wisconsin west of the Mississippi River, was named after the Iowa River. The Iowa River was named after the Iowa Indians who lived in the territory. The tribal name Ayuxwa was spelled by the French as Ayoua and by the English as Ioway..
QUICK FACTS ABOUT IOWA. Information provided by the Department of Economic Development â¢ The estimated population of Iowa is 2,830,000. Among the 50 states, Iowa ranks 30th in population and 23rd in land area. â¢ The word Iowa comes form the American Indian tribe of the same name. â¢ Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846. â¢ Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers; the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east. â¢ The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. â¢ Iowa's nickname is the Hawkeye state. â¢ Iowa has 3 state universities: Iowa StateUniversity, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa.