The solstice is upon us! But, really, it’s just too hot here even to think. I already used up my hot weather workout tips last week but that didn’t scare off the heat, so this week I’ll share my favorite hydration tips besides just drinking water (duh):
- Brew Up Some Herbal (non-caffeinated) Iced Tea
Iced hibiscus tea, one of my refreshing summer faves, turns out to have positive blood sugar and blood pressure benefits. Peppermint tea couldn’t be more cooling, and orange zinger just tastes like summer nostalgia. Brew up a pitcher for your fridge (or freeze your tea into ice cubes for later) – just make sure to use an extra tea bag or two to account for the ice you’ll add later. - Try Out a Salted Lemonade
Here’s something similar to what I learned to love in my first year in Houston. Now, I tend to add 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and a big squeeze of fresh lemon juice to my water bottle for my outdoor workout days to cut down on the amount of actual Gatorade I use as a summer coping mechanism. More info on why I do this and why you might want to consider it if you, too, are a “salty sweater” (explained in that article). - Keep It Visible
Why do people buy cute water bottles? To leave them out where they remind you to use them…right? So, leave your water where you can see it to avoid working through all of your planned water breaks. - Remember Your Goals…
…because you have to be well-hydrated to make fat loss easy on your body and avoid muscle cramps and injuries.
Need more tips? Trying to cope with the increased restroom frequency of drinking enough water? I’ve had you covered here since 2017, so I’m glad you asked!
Now that you’re hydrated, come sweat with me:
- Sunday 9am Zumba (free, meets at Levy Park – 3801 Eastside)
- Monday 6:30pm Zumba (free, meets at Levy Park – 3801 Eastside)
- Wednesday 7pm Zumba at Jerabeck Athletic Center (free / $5 suggested donation)
- Saturday 9am Bootcamp last Saturday class for the summer is July 1 – new class time coming in July! (meets in the studio parking lot – sign in online and bring your mat)
- Saturday 6/24 9:30am Zumba at Montrose Collective – it’s time again! (free, 888 Westheimer, street/garage parking, stay for brunch if you want!) – we are moving upstairs to where it is covered!
See you and your adorable water bottle soon xo
