X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Posts Tagged ‘Hydration’

Fluid Intake and Hydration vs. Dehydration

By Matt Trudo on May 4th, 2010

As temperatures get heated, so does the debate over sports drinks vs. water. Choosing the right drink is crucial to preventing the harmful effects of dehydration. Research shows that when exercising in hot and humid conditions you can become dehydrated in just 30 minutes! In fact, as little as 1% dehydration – only 1.3 lb. [...]

Heat, Hydration, Electrolytes and Exercise: A Delicate Balance

By Matt Trudo on November 16th, 2009

Anyone who has ever taken a run around the park or played outside on a hot day knows we sweat. Not everyone who has had that experience has thought about why. If you have been that person with a black shirt on you might have noticed later that a funny white residue showed up on [...]