5 Hydration Hacks for Summer Workouts

When the summer heat hits Tucson, hydration isn’t just important — it’s critical. Whether you’re training outdoors, hitting the gym, or recovering after a hike, your body needs more than just water. It needs hydration done right. Here are five smart, science-backed hydration hacks to help you stay cool, strong, and safe all summer long.

1. Pre-Hydrate to Perform
Start your hydration before the sweat even begins. Drinking 16–20 ounces of water at least 30 minutes before your workout helps optimize fluid levels and boost endurance. Bonus: alkaline water absorbs more efficiently due to its elevated pH.

2. Stay Cold with Smarter Bottles
Hot plastic bottles left in cars or bags can leach chemicals and ruin the taste. Aluminum bottles — especially cold-filled ones — keep your water crisp, refreshing, and chemical-free. H2O Hydration Co. bottles are engineered to chill and built to refill.

3. Replace More Than Water
Sweat doesn’t just remove fluids — it takes essential minerals like sodium and potassium with it. Add an LMNT Hydration packet to your bottle to replenish what you’ve lost.

4. Hydrate During and After — Not Just Before
Sip steadily every 10–15 minutes during exercise, and double down after your workout with at least 20 oz. Recovery starts with proper rehydration.

5. Track Your Hydration Habits
Make hydration visible. Keep your reusable bottle in sight throughout the day. Reaching for it regularly becomes second nature — and so does staying hydrated.

Pro Tip: Half your body weight in ounces is your daily hydration baseline. More if you’re training or sweating hard.

Stay cool. Train smart. Hydrate sustainably.