The Importance of Hydration
💧 Why is hydration so important? Water is essential for virtually every process in the body. During exercise, its importance becomes even more obvious because, our muscles generate heat and our bodies use sweating to help us to cool down. Depending on how much you sweat, and how heavy you breath during exercise, in addition […]
Health Benefits of Drinking Water – Especially with Exercise
Do you drink enough water throughout the day? Do you drink more around exercise? Water is essential for life. It’s the largest single component of the human body, it’s involved in almost every process that keeps us functioning normally. It helps transport nutrients, supports circulation, regulates body temperature, and allows our cells and tissues, to […]
Electrolytes
So, what are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electrical charge when dissolved in body fluids. Some of the most important include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium. They play important roles in the body, including helping to regulate fluid balance and supporting normal muscle and nerve function. What Happens When We Exercise? When […]