Hydration for strength training

This page is relevant to strength athletes, bodybuilders, powerlifters, functional fitness athletes, and anyone who combines strength training with work, cardio, or HYROX.

Many strength athletes focus on training, protein, creatine, and pre-workout, but forget about hydration. That’s a shame, because a tough session doesn’t start with your first working set. If you come in already half-depleted, you can’t expect your body to deliver at its best.

During strength training, you lose fluids through sweating. During longer or more intense sessions, you also lose electrolytes. A good hydration routine helps your body start the workout better prepared.