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 […]

Sports Drinks vs Electrolytes

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 […]

How to Prevent Dehydration with Electrolytes

Do you know how easy it is to make your own sports drink? In this video I show you how to create a homemade sports drink with items you probably have in your pantry, to stay hydrated and fueled in the summer heat. You don’t need Gatorade or other sugar-laden sports drinks from the store […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How to make your own sports drink