Hydration

« I thought a cold beer counted as rehydrating »: why the pint at the post-training barbecue is the drink your body handles worst after training in the heat

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« I thought a cold beer counted as rehydrating »: why the pint at the post-training barbecue is the drink your body handle...

That ice-cold pint feels like perfect rehydration after sweating through summer training, but science says it’s actively working against your body’s recovery. Beer suppresses the hormone that tells your kidneys to hold onto water, and research shows your body retains less than a quarter of what you drink compared to sports drinks. Here’s what actually works.

The Hidden Danger of Drinking Too Much Water During Exercise: How Over-Hydration Can Flush Out Critical Sodium

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The Hidden Danger of Drinking Too Much Water During Exercise: How Over-Hydration Can Flush Out Critical Sodium

The well-intentioned advice to “drink as much as possible” during exercise can backfire spectacularly in hot weather. Excessive plain water consumption dilutes blood sodium to dangerous levels, a condition called exercise-associated hyponatraemia that affects not just ultramarathoners but casual gym-goers too. Here’s what your body actually needs.

Stop Drinking Water Wrong: The 35°C Heat Hydration Strategy Amateur Runners Need

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Stop Drinking Water Wrong: The 35°C Heat Hydration Strategy Amateur Runners Need

Most amateur runners hydrating in 35°C heat commit the same dangerous mistake: drinking too much plain water without electrolytes. This can trigger exercise-associated hyponatremia, a condition more common than heat exhaustion itself. The solution isn’t more water—it’s smarter hydration with sodium.

The Hydration Mistake Every Summer Runner Makes: What a Marathon Coach Revealed

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The Hydration Mistake Every Summer Runner Makes: What a Marathon Coach Revealed

For years, you’ve grabbed a glass of water before heading out for your summer run—but a marathon coach reveals this common ritual is costing you performance. The secret isn’t drinking more water; it’s understanding when, what, and how much to hydrate. Learn the one change that transforms your summer running.