It’s summertime! As you soak in all the fun these long sunshine-filled days have to offer, there is one aspect of your health you should pay extra attention to – your hydration.
Water is one of the most essential parts of your body, as it accounts for 75% of your muscle tissue and 10% of your fat tissue. It regulates your body temp, protects your vital organs and helps you digest food. That is why staying hydrated is so important and here are 4 ways to do it:
As tempting as it may be to reach for a sports drink or a soda to quench your thirst, water is the best way. Not only is it free of additional calories and sugar, but every sip you take also goes back to replenishing your body’s water supply.
Not a fan of good ‘ole fashioned H20? That’s okay! Jazz up your water with Profile H2Energy, which comes in four delicious flavors. If you would like to enjoy other drinks (juice, soda, coffee, etc.), challenge yourself to match each ounce of those other drinks with an ounce of water.
Your body needs hydration replenishment even more when you’re working out. That is because your muscles generate more heat, causing you to sweat to stabilize your core body temperature. Depending on your exercise intensity and how hot it is, you can lose up to a quart of water in an hour!
Everyone has different hydration needs based on their body and fitness regimen, but you should aim to drink:
Double check if you’re staying hydrated while exercising by weighing yourself before and after. If you drank enough water, you should weigh the same. If not, drink 16-24 ounces of water for every pound lost. Another way to stay replenished during your workouts is by drinking an electrolyte beverage, like Profile H2Energy drink enhancers. They also provide your body with vitamins, minerals and caffeine to help boost your energy before and after your workout.
If you’re thirsty, your body is already on its way to dehydration. Stay ahead of your thirst by developing the healthy habit of drinking lots of water every day. Conquer this by adding some simple things to your daily routine:
This may sound gross, but the color of your urine can be a tell-tale sign of dehydration. If your pee is clear to light yellow, you are getting enough fluids. If it’s dark and you’re not going to the bathroom very often, you need to drink up.
With four delicious flavors to choose from, H2Energy provides your body with electrolytes, vitamins, minerals and caffeine to help boost hydration and energy levels. A refreshing and nutritious replenishment option for summer fun and activities! Stop by your local store to pick up a flavor (or two) today!