Hydration
Hydration Is More Individual Than Expected
Hydration guidelines often provide general recommendations, but individual needs can vary significantly. Sweat rate, climate, body size and exercise intensity all influence fluid requirements. As a result, fixed intake targets…
Sodium Intake and Sweat Loss
Sodium needs can vary widely, particularly among individuals who sweat heavily or train in hot environments. While general guidelines often emphasize limiting sodium intake, athletes and active individuals may require…
Hydration for Summer Training: Beyond Water and Into Performance
Why Hydration Changes in the Heat Hydration is often treated as a simple variable. Drink enough water, avoid dehydration and performance should hold. In cooler conditions, that approach usually works,…
Hydration Myths that Persist
Hydration advice is often reduced to rigid rules, such as fixed daily water targets or assumptions of chronic dehydration. In reality, hydration needs vary widely based on activity, environment, and…
How dehydration may secretly stress us out
Low water intake can be more problematic than leaving you feeling thirsty. Turns out that drinking sufficient amounts of water is good for more than just keeping us hydrated; it…
Hydration Isn’t Just a Summer Thing
When the weather cools down, many people forget about hydration. The truth is dehydration is just as likely in fall and winter as in the summer months. Cold air is…
The reasons why you want to have your water bottle close at hand
Perhaps there is something to the adage ‘drink eight cups of water a day.’ Drinking this amount of water daily can assist in preventing kidney stones, urinary tract infections and…
Should More Cities Increase Taxes on Sugary Drinks?
One way to stem the flow of sweetened drinks appears to simply make them more costly by increasing taxes on sugary drinks.
Is Eight Glasses of Water Correct?
The often-cited recommendation to drink eight glasses of water a day is likely wrong for most people, according to updated research.
Nutrition for Young Athletes
Participation in athletics can be an important contributor to an adolescent’s physical, cognitive and emotional development.
Bye or Buy? Maple Water
In a market flooded with drinks promising to improve hydration, health and performance, one is emerging as all-natural: maple water.
Kombucha: Bye or Buy?
Proponents say daily kombucha can help tilt the balance in our guts in favor of the beneficial microorganisms leading to better gut health.
Low Water Intake and Ultraprocessed Foods
The more ultraprocessed foods you eat, the more likely your fluid levels will be redlining from lower water intake, according to a study.
5 Reasons Your Clients Should Eat Watermelon
As a fitness professional, you know that nutrition plays a key role in your client’s journey to better health. Get them hooked on a healthy sweet treat with watermelon! This refreshing fruit is more than just a tasty snack; it’s packed with nutrition benefits for fit-minded folks:
Urine Color Does Reveal Hydration
Urine color is a reliable way to determine hydration status, as lighter urine signifies a lower level of urine osmolality.
3 Benefits of Dairy for Workout Recovery
When most people think of dairy foods, they think of building strong bones. However, there are many nutrients in dairy foods that help support exercise recovery, such as protein for muscle repair and rebuilding, carbohydrates (in the form of lactose) for replenishment of glycogen stores, and fluids and electrolytes for restoring hydration. Plus, current research suggests that dairy foods and dairy protein ingredients (like casein and whey) can help improve body composition, strength, aerobic fitness and exercise performance.
