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Too Much of a Good Thing: The Danger of Over-Hydration

May 23, 2013 | Amy Goodson

Planning on guzzling H2O to stay hydrated during practice this summer? Turns out dehydration isn't the only thing you have to worry about. The saying "you can have too much of a good thing" even applies to water. It sounds crazy, right?...

Ask the Experts: Am I Drinking Too Much Water?

May 23, 2013 | Andy Haley

Q: I feel like water is sloshing around in my stomach when I run. Am I drinking too much? Ugh! Nothing will bring your morning 5-miler to an end faster than a belly full of fluids. And you can’t fly around...

BPA: How Your Water Bottle Could Kill You

May 19, 2013 | Anita Alvarez

Regularly taking swigs from the team's water cooler or water bottle? It may not be as beneficial to your health as you think. In the heat of summer practices, hydration is a key driver of successful performance. (See Bob Seebohar on...

How to Schedule Your Hydration

March 30, 2013 | Joe Giandonato

As the warmer weather of the spring approaches, so does outdoor activity. Rising temperatures are a pleasant break from the long winter; however, be mindful that you have to hydrate, or your body might break down under the sun. (See Formulate...

How J.J. Watt Adjusted to the Scorching Texas Sun

March 18, 2013 | Samantha Jones

J.J. Watt knew he’d be in for a temperature transition when he moved from his native Wisconsin to play for the Houston Texans, but he never guessed how extreme it would be. Between June and August of 2011, prior to the...

Winter Dehydration: Are You At Risk?

March 15, 2013 | Heather Mangieri

Staying hydrated in the summer is easier, because when you're working out in the heat, you notice how much you are sweating. However, when you're bundled up in cold, dry winter weather, it's harder to gauge your fluid loss. (See Dehydration...

Healthy Hydration for Hockey Players

March 11, 2013 | Heather Mangieri

Hockey players have incredibly high sweat rates. Covered with equipment, they find it difficult to cool down despite playing in a cold ice arena. This makes hydration especially important for maintaining performance through three periods. (See Individualize Your Hydration Schedule.) Research suggests...

Gatorade's New Commercial Takes a Trip Through Time

March 11, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

It's been 48 years since Gatorade made its debut on the University of Florida's muggy football field. In those nearly five decades, the brand's athletes have achieved some pretty special things. Gatorade's latest commercial takes us on a trip back...

Leslie Bonci Talks Gatorade at Super Bowl XLVII

February 28, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

At Super Bowl XLVII, Pittsburgh Steelers dietician Leslie Bonci talked to STACK about the importance of Gatorade products for athletes who want to supplement their workouts. Bonci said that meals are typically eaten a few hours before a practice or a...

Hydration Guidelines for Volleyball Players

February 11, 2013 | Danielle Aquino-Enriquez

It's no secret that many factors go into molding a star athlete. Conditioning, strength training, practice, game play and competition are always the frontrunners. Unfortunately, athletes often forget to properly hydrate. (See All-Day Hydration Game Plan.) As a coach, it's my job...