When the thermometer drops and the snow flies, it’s easy to forget about hydration. I mean, you’re not drenched in sweat like you were a few months ago and you don’t feel overheated. But for  athletes training hard this season, cold weather actually presents a host of hidden hydration challenges.  Nail­ing your fluid and electrolyte strategy could make the difference between performing at your best… or lagging behind. 

❄️ Why Cold Weather Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe from Dehydration

• Dry air + cold = lost moisture every breath. When you breathe in cold, dry air and exhale, you lose water vapor. This is what you see as your “breath cloud” but its actually fluid leaving your body. Over a long practice or game, that respiratory fluid loss adds up.  

• Sweat hides under layers. Winter training often means lots of clothing: hoodies, long sleeves, jackets, sweatshirts. Beneath all those layers you may be sweating, but because sweat evaporates quickly in cold, dry air and gets abso

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