Why Do We Sweat When We Are Hot?

Why Do We Sweat When We Are Hot?

  What Sweating Means Although many people gauge the power of their workouts by the amount they sweat, sweating is actually the body’s component to chill itself off and direct its inward temperature. Sweating when hot is an action performed by our bodies...
Signs of Dehydration After Exercise

Signs of Dehydration After Exercise

The Importance of Hydration Our bodies are extremely dependent on water for survival. A person can live up to 3 weeks without food, but only 4-5 days without water. Being our second need for survival after oxygen, water is simply the drive that keeps our general...
KEEPING YOUR COOL

KEEPING YOUR COOL

Love exercising outdoors but don’t like the way heat waves and out-of-control humidity can turn a refreshing long run into a sweat-drenched experience? Me too. Here’s what you need to know about overheating and how to prevent it.But first it’s good to know why and how...
GOOD, GOOD, GOOD, GOOD HYDRATION

GOOD, GOOD, GOOD, GOOD HYDRATION

I wonder what the Beach Boys drink after a long gig under those hot stage lights. Seriously, though, water is a no brainer to stay ahead of thirst. But when you’re holding up more than a bass guitar, and your exercise is intense and lasts longer than one hour, a...
The proof is in the pee!

The proof is in the pee!

You know those days when you just don’t get around to drinking three glasses of water, let alone eight! On the average sitting-around kind of day, that wouldn’t be such a problem, but add more activity – especially intense and prolonged activity – and dehydration can...
WHY NOT JUST DRINK WATER?

WHY NOT JUST DRINK WATER?

We’re already enduring the warmest spring weather on record in Australia and summer is just around the corner, so hydration is a hot topic right now. A lot of people who work out, run or cycle regularly often wonder what they should drink to rehydrate after heavy...