Hydration
Beat the Heat and Dominate Two-a-Days
J.J. Watt weighs himself before and after every practice for two reasons—to monitor his body weight and to make sure he's consuming enough fluids to stay properly hydrated. (Learn about Watt's [...]
Staying Hydrated for Basketball
When you play hard on the court, your body loses fluids from sweating. You need to replenish those fluids with water or a sports drink, or you risk dehydration. It's [...]
Beat the Heat During Training With These Hydration Strategies
Summer temperatures, enjoyable on an island paradise, can be an obstacle for athletes in training. The heat brings a variety of challenges for athletes training during July and August. Staying [...]
4 Ways to Carry Backpack Hydration
Hydration is key for any type of summer hiking, especially if you're heading out to a hot location, pushing yourself to train or trying to reach a summit. In general, [...]
Beat the Heat: Hydrate with Lemon
Besides water and electrolytes, lemons are a must-have during the summer. When you are on the field for hours, game after game, staying hydrated is the difference maker in performance. [...]
12 Must-Know Hydration Rules for Athletes
Practice sessions for fall sports begin soon, right smack in the middle of the summer heat. Aside from preparing for the upcoming season and the opponents who come with it, [...]
How Much Water Should Athletes Drink Every Day?
Exactly how much water should you be drinking on a daily basis? It's a relatively simple question, but the answer is complex. The most commonly cited recommendation is at least [...]
Think Before You Gulp: Sports Drinks
Whether you exercise for one hour three times a week or run in marathons, your body needs to replenish fluids and sugars. Sports drinks provide carbohydrates and electrolytes that help [...]
Hydration: Follow the Rules That Help Your Performance
Conventional training wisdom has taught us the importance of proper hydration. (Get STACK's All-Day Hydration Game Plan.) Both endurance and non-endurance athletes require sufficient amounts of fluid intake around the clock [...]
Avoid Dehydration During Your Next Hockey Game
Hockey players can drink just as much fluid before a game as athletes in other sports yet still find themselves dehydrated after a game, while their counterparts on the soccer [...]
