My Sports Water Bottle

 On hot days and year round, hydration is essential to staying healthy.

Here are some quick tips to ensure that you’re properly hydrated.

- When should you be drinking water?

Any time you’re thirsty! (as the quick answer)

Thirst is your body’s way of telling you that you need water. Not
listening to your body’s reaction is a quick way to become dehydrated.

There are other symptoms of being thirsty, as well.

Feeling dizzy or disoriented can be a sign that you’re lacking fluids.

Often this is accompanied by headaches or nausea.

If your urine appears dark or has a strong odor, that can also be a sign that you’re not receiving the proper level of fluids.

- How can you drink water more often?

Carry sports water bottles. These will allow you to have water at home or on the road.

Personally, I keep a number of them around the house – this makes it
easier at time when I need to wash or clean one, and I’m never lacking
a water container.

Keep a cold pitcher of water in the fridge. This way you’ll always have cold water ready.

Supplement water with a proper diet consisting of vegetables and
fruits. These foods will help keep you properly hydrated through the
day.

- What to look for in sports water bottles?

Focus on your needs as well as where you’ll be using your sports water bottles.

Personally, I prefer to use Stainless Steel or Aluminum Sports Water Bottles - even for athletic events.

Plastic bottles are almost as rigid as stainless steel, and no longer offer a “squish factor” if you fall on them.

As well, many manufacturers of Stainless Steel and Aluminum Sports
Water Bottles now offer different tops and caps for different sports
occasions.

Before making a purchase, focus on your needs and your lifestyle
choices – this will help you determine the right set of sports water
bottles for you.