Not only is good hydration vital in keeping heat illness or exhaustion at bay, it’s an easy win to make sure you’re feeling your best all summer long so you can enjoy more of the activities you love.
Hydration is a total win-win, but we’re happy to tell you a little more about it.
Why is hydration important for summer workouts?
While hydration is important all year round, in the summertime the body has to work a lot harder to maintain your internal temperature to keep you cool. During periods of high heat or humidity, summer workouts will cause you to sweat even more than usual, and those liquids need to be replenished. When you sweat, your body loses important nutrients and electrolytes, and while water is great at topping up your fluids, only sports drinks or electrolyte drinks will replace those nutrients.
How do electrolytes support my hydration during summer workouts?
Good hydration helps to keep you performing at your best in your everyday life. And just how you would likely drink a lot more water in the gym than you might in the office, you will need to hydrate faster and more effectively when you’re working out in summer than in cooler months. When you sweat more than your body is used to, you lose those nutrients (or electrolytes) we mentioned just above. These include sodium, sugar, magnesium, and carbohydrates, which you won’t find in standard water. That’s why the best sports drink for effective hydration during your summer workouts is one that can replace these essential minerals quickly when you’re sweating.
What is the best sports drink for hydration?
We don’t want to brag, of course, but we formulated Pocari Sweat with fast and effective hydration in mind. Our unique blend of essential electrolytes, minerals, water and carbohydrates is designed to imitate the natural balance of water and electrolytes in the human body. This means faster hydration that lasts longer than drinking water alone, making it one of the best sports drinks for summer workouts you can find. In fact, with Pocari Sweat, your body retains up to 56% of fluids after exercise, compared to just 37% with water.
Of course, the best sports drink for hydration is one that suits your lifestyle. That’s why we’ve put together a super quick quiz for personalized recommendations on how Pocari can support you in staying hydrated and enjoying the summer safely.