mild dehydration
Drinking water has many healthful benefits, but is there evidence that drinking it lowers blood pressure? Find out what science says about blood pressure and hydration and why you’re probably not drinking enough water for optimal health.
Sure, it’s important to stay hydrated, especially if you’re doing endurance exercise. But, what about strength training? Can hydration impact muscle hypertrophy gains?
Do you feel tired and wiped out and unproductive when you get home? It could be your lifestyle. Here are 6 habits that often lead to excessive fatigue and how to identify and correct them.
Are you making one of these four exercise recovery mistakes? Get them wrong and you could end up feeling wiped out after a workout, or even worse, injured. Here’s how to make sure your recovery is complete.
You know how important hydration is, especially before a cardiovascular or HIIT workout. How hydrated you are also matters when you strength train. In fact, it can impact your performance and, potentially, muscle gains.
Being even mildly dehydrated forces your body to work harder to sustain exercise, particularly endurance exercise – but what about strength training? Does being dehydrated affect how much weight you’re capable of lifting?
You’ve heard it before – drink more water. Now, a new study points out another reason to make sure you’re drinking enough water. It could impact the health of your heart and blood vessels. Find out how even mild dehydration affects your health and how your blood vessels behave.
Do you find yourself dragging mid-day as your energy level drops? The mid-day doldrums and lack of motivation are often related to factors you can correct. Find out what causes a drop in energy and what you can do to prevent it.
Are you drinking enough water? If you’re like many people – probably not. If you do an intense workout, hydration is even more important and the effects of mild dehydration after a workout can linger throughout the day. Here’s why you should be drinking more water along with ideas on how to enjoy it more.
Tired of drinking artificially colored and flavored sports drinks? There’s a natural alternative – coconut water. Find out what new research shows about coconut water and how it compares to traditional sports drinks for rehydration during exercise.
Muscles fatigue faster when you exercise in heat. Make sure you’re prepared by being well-hydrated and well-fueled with carbohydrates. If you exercise in the heat, do it safely.
