A few months back, I was sparring in a three-hour jiu-jitsu session. By the final roll, my grips failed, my legs felt like lead, and my focus blurred. A quick...
Last summer, I was on a three-day trek through the Nevada desert. By day two, the 110°F heat had me dizzy, my muscles cramping, and my water bottle nearly empty....
I remember a brutal deadline last winter. Six hours into a novel draft, my brain fogged up, my fingers cramped, and every sentence felt like lifting weights. A quick electrolyte...
A couple of summers ago, I was training for a 5K open-water swim. By the final stretch, my muscles cramped, and my energy flatlined. A coach handed me an electrolyte...
Last year, during an intense gaming tournament, I hit a wall—my focus faded, and my hands cramped after hours of play. A teammate suggested electrolytes, and after sipping some, I...
Last year, during a busy holiday season in retail, I was on my feet for 10 hours straight, feeling drained and foggy by midday. A coworker suggested electrolytes to combat...
Last spring, halfway through a grueling mountain hike, my legs started cramping, and my energy tanked. A fellow hiker shared an electrolyte drink, and within minutes, I was powering up...
A few months ago, I noticed my energy crashing mid-afternoon, leaving me shaky and foggy. A nutritionist friend suggested electrolytes to balance my hydration, and after trying them, my days...
Last summer, after a long surf session, I was wiped out, my legs cramping and energy tanked. A buddy tossed me an electrolyte drink, and within minutes, I felt ready...
Last year, while coordinating a wedding with a tight timeline, I hit a wall—fatigue and brain fog made it tough to keep up. A colleague suggested electrolytes, and after sipping...
Last winter, while teaching a full day of ski lessons, I felt drained and sluggish by noon, my legs cramping in the freezing cold. A fellow instructor suggested electrolytes, and...
Last summer, after an intense gym session, I felt queasy and lightheaded, barely able to stand. A trainer suggested electrolytes to rehydrate, and within minutes of sipping some, my nausea...
Last spring, during a grueling rowing session on the lake, I hit a wall—my arms felt heavy, and cramps started creeping in. A teammate suggested electrolytes, and after trying them,...
During my first Ramadan fast a few years ago, I struggled with fatigue and headaches by mid-afternoon. A friend suggested electrolytes to stay hydrated, and after trying them, I felt...
Last year, after hours of staring at my laptop, my eyes felt like sandpaper, and I struggled to focus. A friend suggested electrolytes could help with hydration, and after trying...
Last semester, I was mentoring a new teacher who was struggling to keep up with back-to-back classes. By midday, he was drained, his voice hoarse, and his focus slipping. I...
Last summer, I went on a three-day camping trip in the Rockies, but by day two, I was sluggish, cramping, and dehydrated from hiking in the heat. A friend shared...
Last summer, I tackled a 100-mile charity ride, but by mile 50, my legs were cramping, and my energy was shot. A cycling buddy tossed me an electrolyte packet, and...
A few months back, migraines would hit me out of nowhere, throbbing pain, nausea, and a foggy brain that derailed my day. A nutritionist suggested dehydration might be a trigger,...
When choosing an electrolyte supplement, the type of carbohydrate it contains matters just as much as the minerals. Many products on the market rely on maltodextrin as a filler, but...
Last summer, I spent hours digging up my backyard to plant a vegetable garden, only to end up sweaty, tired, and cramped by noon. A friend suggested electrolytes, and after...
Last spring, I started running to prep for a local 5K, but my breathing felt off, shallow and strained, especially on tough days. A gym buddy suggested electrolytes, and after...
A couple of years ago, I hit a wall in the gym, my deadlifts were solid, but halfway through my sessions, I’d feel drained, sweaty, and cramped. A trainer suggested...
