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..
In addition to its nickname of Hawkeye State, Iowa has a few other nicknames based on its thriving agriculture. Land Where the Tall Corn Grows and The Corn State both refer to Iowaâs dominance as a prime producer of corn. Another nickname, Land of the Rolling Prairie, refers to the stateâs topography.