Electrolytes
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 [...]
Elements of Proper Hydration
Anyone who’s serious about playing sports knows that staying hydrated is crucial to peak performance. But hydrating goes beyond drinking water. Follow these guidelines to make sure you’re fueling at [...]
Preparing for Two-a-Days: Strategies for Nutrition and Hydration
Two-a-days have long been favored by high school and college football coaches to get their rosters in shape. Professional athletes in all sports use them as a standard feature of [...]
"Beat The Heat" With Von Miller and Gatorade
Everything's bigger in Texas, or so they say. According to Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, the claim certainly applies to the state's summer weather. Growing up and training in the Texas [...]
Understanding Sports Drinks to Choose the Right One for You
Since Gatorade hit the market in the 1960s, sports beverages have continued to gain popularity among athletes across the spectrum, from recreational to elite. As major sponsors of sporting events [...]
Coconut Water: A Natural Source of Electrolytes
With temperatures pushing well past 100 degrees in many parts of the country, you’ve no doubt been hydrating with plenty of water and sports drinks during your summer training. However, [...]
5 Hydration Mistakes that Could Degrade Your Performance and Impair Your Health
Hydration is crucial for athletes. Screwing up your fluid intake not only reduces your performance, it can endanger your health. When we exercise, our muscles produce heat and our body's [...]
Sports Drinks for Athletes: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Today’s athletes are overwhelmed with advice about pre-workout supplements, recovery formulas and sports beverages promising a better performance. The trouble comes from deciphering complicated ingredient labels to decide which fuel is [...]
Eating to Reduce Post-Workout Soreness
During your peak preseason training, you might be performing high-impact exercises and workouts twice a day, leaving your body feeling fatigued and sore. During these weeks, your body will suffer [...]
STACK Approved: INFINIT Nutrition Custom-Blended Supplement Drink
Choosing a supplement is a daunting task. Thousands of products on the market claim to enhance your training and performance, but you'd have to purchase a shelf full of supplements [...]