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WHY HYDRATE? 💦
Water is Your Body's Best Cooling System.
Imagine your body as a high-performance car. Water is the coolant that keeps your engine running at the perfect temperature. Without enough water, your body can't regulate heat, making you feel like you're training in a sauna. Plus, water is a big player in maintaining your blood volume, ensuring that oxygen and nutrients are efficiently delivered to your muscles. When you're dehydrated, your blood thickens and your heart has to work harder, making you slow down and less able to produce power. It's simple: optimally hydrated= better performance.
HOW DO YOU HYDRATE? ⚖️
Start with Calculating Your Sweat Rate
Numbers don't lie. Knowing your sweat rate is a game changer. The amount It's not just about drinking water; it's about how much YOUR body needs and when YOU need to drink. By calculating your sweat rate you can tailor your hydration plan to match your body's needs. This means you can keep your energy high from start to finish, without hitting that dreaded wall. The most effective at home way to test sweat rate is to weight yourself before and after each workout. You will know how much fluid you are losing by doing this.
DO YOU NEED ELECTROLYTES? 🧂
Last but not least, let's talk electrolytes. They are the unsung heroes of hydration. These magical minerals (think sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium) are what make the water that you drink work harder for you. They help maintain your body's balance of fluids and are crucial for muscle function. Ever felt crampy, lightheaded or fatigued out of the blue? You might be low on electrolytes. Adding a pinch of salt or using an electrolyte powder, pill or tablet to your water can keep those cramps at bay and your muscles moving smoothly.
Stay hydrated, stay healthy, and keep pushing your limits this summer. Here's to making every drop count!
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