Hello, Hydration

Avoid chugging water all at once out of thirst but rather drink in small sips throughout practice. Running with a sloshing water baby is never enjoyable anyways. Freezing water bottles before practice will ensure access to refreshing cold water no matter how high the temperature climbs. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, sweating while exercising depletes the body’s water supply, which is used to carry out necessary chemical reactions and regulate body temperature. Replacing these lost fluids is essential to keeping your body functioning ideally. Likewise, consuming plenty of fluids prior to practice is just as important. Nalgene water bottles are designed perfectly to measure water consumption, which helps build an awareness to the amount of daily water intake. An athlete should avoid drinks that make the body work even harder than needed to regulate its temperature such as soda, juice, highly caffeinated and sugary drinks. According to Kidshealth.org, the caffeine in carbonated drinks increases an athlete’s already high blood pressure and heart rate while competing.