Do you really need to splurge on expensive electrolyte supplements? Or are there cheaper and more effective alternatives? With shelves full of colorful drink mixes promising hydration miracles, it’s hard to know what’s worth your money. With a price range of $1-2 per packet, are you standing there wondering if you really need to spend […]

What’s a delicious way to replenish essential electrolytes? Get creative… The do-it-yourself approach is especially easy, and fun for making an electrolyte drink. I’ve offered plenty of insight on the topic of staying properly hydrated, especially during the sweaty summer months, which you can see here: How to Make Your Own Sports Drink Sports Drinks […]

Tired of buying expensive electrolyte supplements? You don’t need to spend a small fortune to keep hydrated. Living healthy and achieving optimal performance is the cornerstone of my work, with clients of every age and fitness level. But despite the variety of my clientele, one thing they all have in common is they want to […]

Training in the summer heat? What do you reach for to stay hydrated and fueled? When it comes to staying hydrated, knowing when to reach for plain water, an electrolyte supplement, or a sports drink can dramatically impact your performance. But what’s the difference? And does it matter? The answer is a resounding “YES”, and […]

Athletes and active individuals need to drink more than just water. With sweaty summer training, your body’s best friend is sodium. Here in South Carolina, it’s a typical hot and humid summer, and any activity outdoors can take it out of you…sodium that is! Many of my clients are telling me how they’re not feeling […]

Understanding electrolyte needs is a big topic among the endurance athlete community, and for those just getting started in events such as triathlons and marathons. Low blood sodium, or hyponatremia is the main cause of muscle cramping, which every athlete wants to avoid. But even more importantly, sodium is directly responsible for muscle contraction including […]

Have you considered what your sweat rate is, and how it can easily cause dehydration? You don’t have to stand outside long to know that summer is in full-swing.  It’s this time of year that I ask myself why I even bother showering. I sweat just standing out there! Unfortunately, we can’t stop the sweating. […]