Proper hydration is critical for optimizing mental and physical performance.
Hydration is not just about drinking enough water - to stay properly hydrated you need to consume adequate electrolytes. They help your nerve impulses fire, regulate fluid balance, help produce energy, and support strong bones.
Proper hydration is critical for optimizing mental and physical performance.
Hydration is not just about drinking enough water - to stay properly hydrated you need to consume adequate electrolytes. They help your nerve impulses fire, regulate fluid balance, help produce energy, and support strong bones.
One article in the Journal of Sport Science reported:
“Vigorous exercise and warm/hot weather induce sweat production, which contains both water and electrolytes. Daily water (4-10 L) and sodium (3500-7000 mg) losses in active athletes during hot weather exposure can induce water and electrolyte deficits…”
When you’re physically active and sweat, replacing lost sodium is essential to feel and perform your best. But many athletes forget about sodium and drink more water when they feel dehydrated - the more common problem for these folks is drinking too much water, not too little. Overwatering dilutes blood sodium levels, causing a dangerous condition called hyponatremia - which can lead to headaches, muscle cramps, and fatigue.
However, this doesn’t mean that you should avoid drinking water - you won’t last very long without it. Hydration is quite simple: drink to thirst, and don’t forget to replace electrolytes. Paying attention to our electrolyte intake is critical for optimal performance - and our needs increase even more when we sweat.
We developed LMNT because we were frustrated with a lack of healthy options on the market.Robb Wolf, Co-Founder of LMNT
As a trap shooter, my vision, reaction time, and energy levels are incredibly important. I need to be able to make quick decisions with limited physical movements - which requires a high level of precision. Being properly hydrated is one of the most critical factors in making sure I’m dialed in and focused on each and every target.
As a trap shooter, my vision, reaction time, and energy levels are incredibly important. I need to be able to make quick decisions with limited physical movements - which requires a high level of precision. Being properly hydrated is one of the most critical factors in making sure I’m dialed in and focused on each and every target.
Discovering LMNT has been a game changer in allowing me to operate at previously unattainable levels - I think faster, see better, recover more easily thanks to better sleep, and have more energy. With LMNT I can control my hydration levels and electrolyte intake without any of the unwanted sugar that would negatively affect my vision or precise physical movements.
It has helped me gain a winning edge over my competitors, which is so critical in a sport where a split second can make or break you. I like to add one packet into my water before my training session or competition and have another packet after - especially if I’m out in a hotter environment. LMNT gives me the optimal hydration I need to make sure I’m always ready to compete at a world class level!
We developed LMNT Recharge because we were frustrated with the lack of healthful electrolyte products on the market. We were fielding questions daily from people in our communities struggling to get adequate electrolytes, but could not recommend anything on the market.
The hard truth is that available electrolyte products are high in sugar and woefully lacking in actual electrolytes. Based on the latest nutritional science, getting adequate electrolytes through these products equates to over 100 grams of added sugar per day. We don’t think anyone needs this amount of sugar.
For years our recommended solution was to buy electrolytes in bulk and make your own electrolyte home-brews. After spending too many hours meticulously measuring and mixing our own electrolyte homebrews and getting stopped by airport security one too many times for carrying dozens of baggies full of white powder, LMNT Recharge was born.
Stay Salty,
Robb Wolf & The LMNT Team
