When you are more active you are likely to lose fluid and burn energy stored in your body, for these reasons it’s important to take on fluids to avoid tiredness.

How do we lose fluid?

During moderate activity, your body works harder, your body temperature rises and as a result your metabolic rate goes up. To counteract sweating occurs, fluid is lost and the body is cooled. So we need to replace more fluid and electrolytes. If you didn’t lower your body heat by sweating, you’ll experience more tiredness.

How will feel if I do activity and forget fluids?

As well as feeling hot and more tired, muscles may cramp-up as the body tries conserve fluid.

How will I know when to take on fluid?

Thirst is not a good indicator. It is important to maintain taking fluids before and during, as well as after activity.

Is plain water intake all I need?

Drinking plain water may not adequately hydrated our bodies.
So the advise is to try drinking fluids with added electrolytes like Lucozade Sport or Lucozade Hydroactive (only 50 calories) as they help us to rehydrate faster and more effectively than water alone.

At Everyone Active we have Lucozade Sport or Lucozade Hydroactive (only 50 calories) available from vending units or cafés, helping you stay active for longer and your body fully hydrated.