hydration

You’re working hard in the gym; sweat is pouring down your face and you chug some water. Great idea! However, simply drinking water won’t hydrate your body properly—in fact, the combination of losing sweat and replacing it solely with water can cause you to become dehydrated and even sickly...

Athletes grow faster after training when their bodies are properly hydrated with water. Not keeping hydrated but becoming dehydrated has a catabolic effect. This will reduce the production of anabolic hormones while increasing production of catabolic hormones after strength training. Effect of...

If you've spent any time learning about how to maximize your workout, you've probably heard about the anabolic window. This is the idea that you must consume the right amounts of carbs and proteins within 45 minutes of finishing a workout. According to the theory, if you miss this window you can...

5 Rules to Keep Hydrated and Enhance Body Composition Water is the most crucial (and abundant) liquid on Earth. Every single cell in the human body requires water to carry out chemical reactions. This is to say that without water, we can’t exist; it is involved in most every physiological...

Water is the most vital liquid known to man. Each cell in the human body needs water to operate physiologically. Moreover, water makes up about 70% of the human body and is essential to our survival. Adequate hydration seems like such a simple concept but yet fitness-enthusiasts and everyday...

Dehydration is a serious issue that affects the body in many different ways. It can be harmful to any person, but especially people who are highly athletic. If hydration and water intake aren't properly managed, muscles won't grow correctly and it is likely inconveniences will occur. Dehydration...

Athletes grow faster after training when their bodies are properly hydrated with water. Not keeping hydrated but becoming dehydrated has a catabolic effect. This will reduce the production of anabolic hormones while increasing production of catabolic hormones after strength training. Effect of...

As the temperatures continue to swelter during the summer, it has never been more important to understand the importance of staying well-hydrated, so M&F is diving deeper into the components of good hydration, and consulting with experts to learn more about the effectiveness of some of the...

With heatwave frequency on the rise, it is more important than ever for people to understand the dangers of dehydration and properly hydrate your body. The National Climate Assessment estimates that there will 20 to 30 more days above 90°F by mid-century. This, combined with our existing daily...

Nearly every bodily function, from sleep to exercise performance, is directly affected by your hydration levels. Along with its already mentioned benefits, staying well-hydrated helps in a variety of other vital factors, among them maintaining optimal blood pressure, promoting kidney health...

QUESTION WHAT’S THE LOWDOWN ON HYDRATION WHEN WORKING OUT? ANSWER The best time to hydrate is before your workout. This isn’t to say you shouldn’t be drinking during the workout; rather, you should be heading into your workout fully hydrated on a cellular level. Drinking during the...

Hydration is as important as any other topic in bodybuilding because it affects everything else. Your health, performance, body composition, sleep, recovery, mental focus, and even joint health are all affected by your state of hydration. I’m not talking about being hydrated for your workout. I...

Ok, so we all know as bodybuilders that we should be at least taking in a gallon of water per day. But here is my question. It really gets old drinking plain water like that all the time. Trust me, there are times when it is good tho. So I have been buying the Gatorade powder sticks, and the...