Hydration Tips For Endurance Athletes

Summer Is Heating Up: Hydration Tips For Endurance Athletes

Sara Stover for Change the Game PT

Summer is just around the corner and we’re all looking forward to longer, warmer days. But along with the summer sunshine comes the heat… and the sweaty workouts!

If you’re training or running in the heat, staying hydrated is imperative. But with so many sports drinks on the market, you may be wondering which one you should choose to replace the electrolytes lost when you sweat? And do you really need that electrolyte replacement beverage anyway? Why can’t you just drink water?

Let’s look at why hydration matters, and the Do’s and Dont’s of replacing lost electrolytes.