Many health experts say that after about an hour of strenuous exercise, you need to increase your intake of both electrolytes and fluids. Keep in mind that fluid needs vary with type, duration and intensity of exercise, gender, body weight, temperature, humidity, and how much you sweat. Enter: sports drinks.
Missouri History:: Origin of Missouri. Missouri gets its name from a tribe of Sioux Indians of the state called the Missouris.
The city is named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Aerial view of Missouri State Capitol with Missouri River in the background. Formerly a trading post known as Lohman's Landing. Jefferson City was chosen as Missouri's capital in 1821.