Hydration

Are you getting your edge?

There is a big gap between survival and optimization of the human body. Most athletes hydrate only when they are thirsty, and they couldn’t be more wrong! The human body is predominantly water – to be specific, 50% – 65% water and muscles need to be fully hydrated to perform at their peak. Thirst hits… Continue reading Are you getting your edge?

Soda and Athletes

Soda is not hydration – its liquid sugar calories; and as a professional athlete you want to eat your calories, not drink them! (An exception would be a protein shake) Many athletes think of soda as a liquid, but it is actually like icing on a cake, all sugar! Even diet soda, although calorie-free, has… Continue reading Soda and Athletes

With the sun beating down, a vital thing we need to focus on is…Hydration! Water makes up approximately 60% of adult body weight, and it is considered an essential nutrient because it must be obtained from sources outside the body. It is necessary for reactions in the body that involve nutrient digestion, absorption, transport, and… Continue reading Hydration