Tagged: proper hydration

Beat the Heat: Tips for Exercising Safely in Hot Weather

Many people incorporate outdoor workouts during the summer to take advantage of what limited warm weather we get in the midwest. As the summer heat rolls in, it’s important to […]

Continue Reading

What Role Do Electrolytes Play in Our Bodies?

You’ve probably heard the term electrolytes often associated with sports drinks. What are they, why do we need them, and what role do they play when it comes to exercise? […]

Continue Reading

Hydration Isn’t Just for Summer

Most people only consider hydration to be important during warm summer months. However, staying hydrated in winter is just as important. Your body may be losing more moisture than you […]

Continue Reading

Important Tips for Summer Hydration

Staying hydrated is always important, but our needs may increase during the summer months when the temperature and humidity rise. Not only will we sweat more during our workouts, but […]

Continue Reading

4 Healthy Lifestyle Reminders for Summer

Summer is typically the season for tailgating, backyard barbecues, weddings, and festivals. While it’s ok to indulge and have fun, also don’t forget about your health and fitness goals. Here […]

Continue Reading

Five Tips To Prepare For Vacation

When we go on vacation, sometimes we lose track of our goals. Some indulging is good for the soul, but when it becomes too much we have a problem. Vacation […]

Continue Reading

Assessing Your Hydration Status

Fluids play a vital role in maintaining the health and function of your heart, brain, and muscles. They also help carry nutrients to your cells, flush bacteria from the body, […]

Continue Reading

How to Eat Like an Olympian: Part 2 of 4

Olympic athletes always need to be at peak physical condition. They optimize their diets by consuming nutrient-rich, mostly plant-based foods to fuel before and after, sometimes during, exercise. The second […]

Continue Reading

How to Eat Like an Olympian: Part 1 of 4

The most elite Olympic athletes understand the importance of nutrition for optimum performance and recovery. Eating a healthy diet with adequate calories and nutrients may mean the difference between a […]

Continue Reading

The Dos and Don’ts of Tennis

DON’T: Skip Your Warm-Up. Tennis demands a lot from your body – jumping into a tennis match without having warmed-up is like making a snow angel in your swimsuit. DO: Make […]

Continue Reading