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Healthy Hydration for Athletes: 8 Thirst-Quenching Articles

Staying hydrated is a crucial element of any sport or training regimen, but what's the best way to do it? These 8 articles will help you choose the best products and avoid dehydration.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on February 2, 2013

Hydration is a crucial element of maximum performance, not to mention healthy living – this is common knowledge. Nevertheless, with all the drinks out there that claim to be the best options, it can get confusing. Here are 8 articles to help you sort out all the information out there.

Drinking Cold Water Could Aid Your Performance (Doug Dupont)

Drinking cold water during an intense workout is a good idea, according to new research from sports nutritionists. Cold water keeps your core temperature down and can help your performance.

Calcium Bicarbonate Water Improves Hydration After Exercise (Joshua Wortman)

A recent study suggests water with high concentrations of calcium and bicarbonate can improve hydration and improve pH balance in athletes after short term anaerobic exercise.

10 Life-Changing Reasons to Drink More Water (BMHQ)

Has it occurred to you today that you are thirsty? Guess what – by the time you experience the sensation of the thirst, you are already dehydrated. Find out how drinking water can change your life.

What You Drink Doesn’t Matter, Just Stay Hydrated (Doug Dupont)

Wondering what the best thing to drink is in order to stay hydrated? Science says it doesn’t matter, just drink something. New research looked at both the physical and mental impact of hydration.

Coconut Water vs. Sports Drinks: How Do They Compare? (Tom Kelso)

Sports drinks– the artificially-flavored carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks – they work, but are there other alternatives that are more natural?

water, hydration, coconut water, sports drinks, workout recovery, thirst

Staying Hydrated Helps Heart Rate Recover Faster (Doug Dupont)

We hear a lot about the importance of hydration, but recently scientists looked at the impact of hydration on the autonomic nervous system and discovered a critical reason for water’s importance.

What Makes the Best Post-Workout Recovery Drink? (BMHQ)

A recent review published in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research looked through numerous studies to determine what might be the best recovery drink for endurance and team-sport athletes.

Dehydration Ruins Your Golf Game, and Other Sports Too (Joshua Wortman)

We all know dehydration is bad for you, but did you know it directly impairs both your motor and cognitive abilities? Scientists recently proved this with a group of golf players.

Photos courtesy of Shutterstock.

Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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