It’s well known that being adequately hydrated is important for both overall health and athletic performance. Yet, many of us don’t realize how big of an impact hydration status can have on multiple aspects of our daily life.
Hydration Helps With
- Improving blood flow and oxygen/nutrient delivery to working muscles – so you can work harder, longer
- Joint lubrication and comfort – keeping you moving all day long
- Mental clarity – helps keep you firing on all cylinders
- Mood – proper hydration helps maintain your mood
- Thermoregulation – sweating allows heat to dissipate from the body and keep us cool
- Blood plasma volume – maintains cardiac output and keeps your heart from working overtime to pump blood to the rest of your body
- Healthy skin – our natural barrier to the outside world, adequate hydration helps keep skin healthy, not to mention looking good!
There you have it. Summertime is a great time to get into good hydration habits, but keep in mind that your body is about 70% water, so hydration is important to consider year-round. Adding flavor and electrolytes like GU Hydration Tabs is a great way to stay hydrated and encourage fluid intake throughout the day or during exercise. Happy hydrating!