Workout Tip: Keep a water bottle handy

When working out, try to always have a water bottle to hand. This is especially easy in a gym when lifting weights or using cardio equipment, but is also important if playing basketball or running around a track or riding a bike or any number of physically active...

Hyponatremia: Consumption of Too Much Water

Hyponatremia is something to be aware of but not something to be worried about. It is something that is all the rage in the media these days as something to warn people about, and yes, it can be dangerous. It is just such an easy thing to avoid that a little knowledge and a smattering of common sense can make it a non-issue.

Workout Tip #2: Proper Hydration

I was reading an article (which I can no longer find), and came across a tip about not relying on thirst to determine when to hydrate yourself. This is something I have heard time and again throughout my competitive running days, and it bears repeating. Hydrating...