Hydration

Coconut water has been a hot beverage for those looking to improve their recovery as well as aid in rehydration following time out in the heat or even during or post-workout.  The issue arises when it comes to the supplement industry and how to package such a useful ingredient.  You could absolutely use it in its natural liquid form, but that tends to get a little pricy when it comes to shipping out liquids and the final price point on shelf.  Therefore, the next best thing would be to create a coconut water powder that supplement companies create by freeze-drying the actual coconut water. 

Whether you’re an athlete or an avid exerciser, when the temperatures rise, many are forced to deal with the elements when training outdoors in the heat.  As if training (itself) isn’t taxing enough, when you toss in the fact that you’re exerting yourself in the heat, it can bring on another set of challenges.  For that reason, ensuring you are properly hydrated is an absolute must.  If you wanted to take things a step further and prime your body for the work it’s about to do, you should consider training with glycerol when in the heat.