In my years as an endurance athlete, I've learned that staying properly hydrated before, during, and after my rides is one of the most important aspects of being able push myself further and performing at my best every day.
Hydration is not just about drinking enough water - to stay properly hydrated you need to consume adequate electrolytes. I've experienced first-hand the consequences of not replacing water AND electrolytes - headaches, muscle cramps, and fatigue.
In my years as an endurance athlete, I've learned that staying properly hydrated before, during, and after my rides is one of the most important aspects of being able push myself further and performing at my best every day.
Hydration is not just about drinking enough water - to stay properly hydrated you need to consume adequate electrolytes. I've experienced first-hand the consequences of not replacing water AND electrolytes - headaches, muscle cramps, and fatigue.
One article in the Journal of Sports 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 on the bike, in the heat, and sweating, replacing lost sodium can be the difference between struggling through the entire ride and setting a new PR.
Electrolytes can mean the difference between feeling like a champ and feeling like garbage.Robb Wolf, Co-Founder of LMNT
Conventional sports drinks don’t do the job for me. They are loaded with sugar, don’t contain nearly enough electrolytes, and often contain other questionable ingredients that I don’t want to put in my body.
Nearly 2 years ago I discovered Drink LMNT and it quickly became my go-to electrolyte drink. I never get on the bike without it.
Conventional sports drinks don’t do the job for me. They are loaded with sugar, don’t contain nearly enough electrolytes, and often contain other questionable ingredients that I don’t want to put in my body.
Nearly 2 years ago I discovered Drink LMNT and it quickly became my go-to electrolyte drink. I never get on the bike without it.
The single-serve LMNT packets are convenient for when on the road and deliver exactly 1 gram of sodium each - so that I can precisely measure and dose electrolytes to the conditions and ride.
My favorite flavor is Orange and I like changing it up with Citrus or Raspberry for some variety. You can try them all with the Variety Pack.
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, LMNT Recharge was born.
Stay Salty,
Robb Wolf & The LMNT Team
