Training in the heat: Are you hydrating properly? - Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
Training in the heat: Are you hydrating properly?
Summer is one of the best times of year to train. The doors are open, the sun is shining, and there's an energy in the gym that's hard to beat.
But warmer weather also changes what your body needs.
Most people know they should drink more water when it's hot. What many people don't realize is that hydration isn't just about water.
When you sweat, you're not only losing water. You're also losing electrolytes, especially sodium, which plays a critical role in helping your body retain fluids, regulate muscle contractions, and maintain performance.
Have you ever finished a workout and found yourself with a pounding headache, feeling dizzy, unusually fatigued, or dealing with muscle cramps later in the day? Sometimes it's not because you didn't drink enough water. Sometimes it's because you replaced the water but not the sodium you lost.
In fact, drinking large amounts of plain water without replacing sodium can actually dilute the sodium in your body, making it harder to stay properly hydrated.
If you're training hard, spending time outside, working in the heat, or simply sweating more than usual, adding sodium to your hydration strategy can make a noticeable difference.
It’s one of the reasons we sell Sodii Hydration in our shop Indestri retail area. It's a simple way to replace what you’ve lost, without the added sugars and unnecessary ingredients found in many sports drinks.
We've had athletes, and we ourselves notice:
Better hydration during workouts.
Fewer headaches after training.
Less muscle cramping.
More energy throughout the day.
Better recovery between sessions.
Of course, hydration starts long before class begins. Don't wait until you're thirsty to start drinking. Aim to hydrate consistently throughout the day, especially if you know you'll be training in the afternoon or evening.
A few simple reminders for summer training:
Drink water consistently throughout the day, not just during your workout.
If you're sweating heavily, consider adding sodium to help replace what you're losing.
Eat enough. Training in the heat increases your body's demands.
Listen to your body. If something feels off, back the intensity down and let your coach know. Maybe a rest day is needed.
The goal isn't simply to survive summer workouts. It's to perform well, recover well, and continue moving the needle toward fitness.
The heat is another variable we get to train through. Make sure you're giving your body what it needs to rise to the challenge.
And check out the Sodii Hydration flavours we currently have in stock in our shop Indestri retail area.
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
Focus:
Weighted Strict Pull Ups
3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3
WOD:
20 min EMOM
Min 1 - 2 Wall Walks
Min 2 - Down and Back Burpee Broad Jumps
Min 3 - ME 25 foot Shuttle Runs
Min 4 - Rest
Score # of shuttle runs
Check back each night at 8pm for the next days WOD .
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