Electrolytes
How Dehydration Impairs Sports Performance
Winning a game often comes down to the final seconds, when a clutch play determines the outcome. To make split-second decisions, athletes must be able to react quickly—which is one [...]
Fuel for Thought: Gels, Bloks and Beans
Halfway through a full marathon or as you embark on the biking segment of a triathlon, your energy level dips. This is when an energy supplement can come into play. [...]
How to Schedule Your Hydration
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, [...]
10 Healthy Lunch Options For Your Marathon Training
Marathon training involves more than just pounding the pavement. Eating a balanced diet is also essential. During your training period, the right foods will provide essential nutrients, electrolytes, and energy [...]
Mark Wahlberg and P. Diddy Promote New Fitness Drink, AQUAhydrate
Actor Mark Wahlberg and rap mogul P. Diddy linked up with the Southern California company AQUAhydrate to launch a new performance water. AQUAhydrate's fitness water sets itself apart from the [...]
Eli Manning Talks Off-Season Training at Super Bowl XLVII
At Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning sat down to discuss his off-season training, how he uses Gatorade to gain an advantage on the [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Hydrate With Pickle Juice
Yes, it turns out that pickle juice has hydrating qualities comparable to popular sports drinks. In fact, the electrolytes found in the briny juice can hydrate your body after intense [...]