ONE IDEA:

Hydration is the foundation of deep health.

THE WHY:

ATP + H2O <–ATPase–> ADP + H+ + Energy (Haff & Triplett, 2016).

This is the equation for hydrolysis. Hydrolysis is how the body takes stored ATP and turns it into usable energy. MOST IMPORTANTLY: you’ll note that it requires H20 (aka water).

MY THOUGHTS/ PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:

When I work with people who want to optimize their health, be it for performance reasons or general health reasons, I like to start with the lowest hanging fruit possible. Hydration, and healthy cellular function underpins everything when it comes to health and performance

Drink ½ your body weight in oz/ day

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE

“Pure water is the world’s first and foremost medicine.”
-Slovakian Proverb

References:

Haff, G., & Triplett, N. T. (2016). Essentials of strength training and conditioning. Fourth edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.