The overlooked piece of hydration - Friday, January 30th, 2026

The overlooked piece of hydration

When winter hits, hydration is often the things that slips. We’re not standing in the sun. We’re not dripping sweat the way we do in July. So it’s easy to assume we don’t need to think about it as much.

But you’re still training hard in here.

Even in the winter, you’re lifting heavy, breathing hard, and working at high intensity. You’re still losing fluids and electrolytes, just not always in the obvious, sweat soaked way. Sodium, in particular, tends to get overlooked this time of year.

Sodium plays a big role in hydration, muscle contraction, and overall performance. When intake is low, people often notice early fatigue, headaches, cramping, or workouts that just feel flat. In colder months, those signals are easy to miss or chalk up to winter sluggishness.

Another piece of the puzzle is that many people simply drink less water in winter. Cold weather blunts thirst, and warm drinks like coffee and tea often replace plain water more than we realize. Layer hard training on top of that, and hydration can quietly slide.

Staying hydrated through the winter doesn’t mean forcing yourself to drink more than you need. It means being intentional. Drinking consistently throughout the day, and making sure electrolytes, especially sodium, are part of the equation.

If you don’t already know, we carry Sodii Hydration in our shop Indestri retail area as an easy option to support hydration year round. We stock a range of flavours so there’s something for everyone:
Salty Kiwi
Salty Pineapple
Salty Raspberry
Salty Mandarin
Salty Citrus
Salty Passionfruit
Salty Berry

It’s there for athletes who want a simple, no fuss way to stay on top of hydration, especially during months when it’s easy to underestimate what your body needs.

Winter training is still training. Your body doesn’t take the season off just because it’s cold outside. Keep showing up, keep working hard, and make hydration part of your routine all year long.

Friday, January 30th, 2026

Focus:

Deadlifts
5 - 5 - 3 - 3 - 3

WOD:

21 - 15 - 9
Cal Row/Bike
Deadlift 225/155
KB Swings 24/16

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