As a follow-up to my last story (below), I just stumbled onto something pretty interesting. It’s a though-provoking story on hydration by Matt Fitzgerald that updates the thinking on hydration for athletes.
He examines several old and new views on hydration:
Old: Drink ahead of your thirst.
New: Drink according to your thirst.
Old: Aim to completely prevent dehydration.
New: Aim to slow dehydration.
Old: Use either a sports drink or water for hydration.
New: Use a sports drink instead of water.
Old: Protein exacerbates dehydration.
New: Protein enhances hydration.
Old: Caffeine exacerbates dehydration.
New: Caffeine does not affect dehydration.
Take a look at the entire story if you have a second by clicking HERE.