Hydration
New Gatorade Commercial Takes a Trip Through Time
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 [...]
Individualize Your Hydration Schedule
There's absolutely no benefit to being dehydrated. (See Warning Signs of Dehydration.) For athletes, fluid intake is the most important nutrition consideration. Research has shown that a loss of body weight [...]
Leslie Bonci Talks Gatorade at Super Bowl XLVII
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 [...]
Hydration Guidelines for Volleyball Players
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 [...]
Opinion: Your Post-Workout Recovery Nutrition Should Be Liquid
You just finished an intense workout, your muscles are blazing and you need to recover with some protein and carbs. But don't reach for a protein bar or sit down [...]
Why Pedialyte Is a Good Source of Hydration for Hockey Players
The best source of hydration is a hotly debated topic in the hockey world. There many great options on the market, including Gatorade, Vitamin Water and good old H2O. However, [...]
I Hate Water: Healthy Alternatives to H2O
Staying hydrated is critical for everyone, especially athletes. Water plays an essential role in several aspects of body function and performance, including digestion, vitamin and mineral transport and vital organ [...]
How to Hydrate Your Body
Water plays an essential role in athletic performance by maintaining your body temperature (thermoregulation). If you are dehydrated, you risk impairing your performance, and, in extreme cases, causing serious health [...]
How to Beat the Number One Nutrition-Related Cause of Poor Performance
What's the number one nutrition-related cause of poor performance? Dehydration. It takes only a two percent level of dehydration in your body to trigger a drop in performance. During an [...]
Weight Loss and Other Benefits of Staying Hydrated
When athletes set up a weight loss program, they typically take diet and exercise into consideration but neglect the important element of hydration. (See Elements of Proper Hydration.) Regardless of your personal [...]