HYDRATION

Hydration is essential for not only exercise and competitive play, but also for recovery for athletics. Water regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, and transports nutrients.

Signs of dehydration can include fatigue, muscle cramps, and light headedness. During the recovery from exercise, adequate hydration will stimulate blood flow to the muscles, which will help reduce muscle pain. Moreover, adequate hydration will help flush out toxins which exacerbate muscle soreness.

ARE YOU DEHYDRATED? 

They easiest way to assess for dehydration is assessing the color of one's urine.

1. Clear - Good hydration, over-hydrated to mild dehydration
2. Pale Yellow - Good hydration or mild dehydration
3. Bright Yellow - Mild to moderate dehydration or possibly taking vitamin              
4. Orange/Amber - Moderate to severe dehydration
5. Tea/Apple Juice - Colored Severe dehydration

 *Excerpt from NASM

HOMEMADE ELECTROLYTE RECOVERY DRINK

● 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
● 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
● 2 cups raw coconut water
● 2 tbsp organic raw honey
● 1/8 tsp Himalayan pink salt

Blend ingredients and chill.