CrossFit GBAR3 WOD 05.29.23

Summer CrossFit Hydration: Stay Cool, Perform Like a Beast!

Welcome to Day 1 of our summer CrossFit hydration series! Get ready to dominate your workouts by staying cool and performing at your peak. Let’s dive in and unlock the secrets to unleashing your inner beast!

Know Your Hydration Needs

Crush your CrossFit goals by understanding your increased hydration demands in the summer heat. Fine-tune your fluid intake based on workout duration, sweat rate, and heat tolerance. Adapt and conquer!

Pre-Workout Power-Up

Fuel your success with water and hydrating foods. Boost your hydration game by consuming 16-20 ounces of water 2-3 hours before training. Rise and hydrate for those early morning sessions!

Hydrate Like a Champion

Don’t let dehydration slow you down! Sip fluids regularly during your workout, aiming for 7-10 ounces every 10-20 minutes. Keep your body performing at its best and conquer every rep!

Post-Workout Victory

Seal your success with replenishment. Revitalize your body by consuming 20-24 ounces of fluid within the first hour post-workout. Opt for electrolyte-rich options like coconut water, or sports drinks that are low in sugar and caffeine. There are also electrolyte powder packs or tablets you can add to a bottle of water. Again, opt for the ones that are low in sugars. Rehydrate, recover, and roar!

Listen to Your Body’s Battle Cry

Stay in tune with your body’s thirst cues and warning signs of dehydration. Dry mouth, dark urine, fatigue, or dizziness mean it’s time to hydrate or face defeat. Conquer dehydration like a warrior!

Hydration Beyond Boundaries

Unleash variety and flavor in your hydration game. Go beyond water and explore herbal teas, infused water, or fruit-infused electrolyte drinks. Quench your thirst and conquer your workouts with gusto!

Prepare to dominate your summer CrossFit workouts like never before. By understanding your hydration needs, fueling up pre-workout, staying hydrated during training, and replenishing post-workout, you’ll unleash your inner beast and conquer any challenge that comes your way!