It's officially summer! We are thoroughly enjoying the wonderful summer weather. Our bodies have a hard time during the hot days. It is working hard to regulate heat, gets dehydrated faster, wants to retain fluids and is harder to get moving. We share 5 tips to give your body a helping hand:
Water, water and more water
As temperatures have risen, everyone is experiencing increased fluid loss. The best known forms of fluid loss are sweating (c.a. 450 - 900 ml per day) and urination (c.a. 500 - 1400 ml per day). But fluid also leaves our bodies through respiration (about 350 ml per day) and defecation (about 150 ml per day). Body fluids ensure, among other things, proper heat regulation and the transport of nutrients and waste products in the body. It also plays a role in digestive processes. These are important processes that need to keep working properly, especially while losing weight!
Therefore, drink enough water, preferably about 2 liters per day. Drinking water speeds up your metabolism. Our body needs moisture for the supply and removal of waste products and if there is not enough moisture, the metabolism slows down. Drinking, especially water, is therefore extremely important. Make your water extra tasty by adding some fresh lemon, lime, mint, ginger, watermelon, grapefruit, or cucumber!
Make your own healthy ice creams
Water ice creams are a great way to cool off and they also make sure you get extra fluids. Still looking for tasty healthy ice cream recipes? Bekijk onze heerlijke ijsrecepten hier.
Drink onze Detox Thee
Onze Detox Thee is heerlijk te drinken als verfrissende ijsthee en werkt als een gezonde oppepper voor het lichaam. Het zit boordevol antioxidanten en heeft een zuiverende en ontgiftende werking. Voeg 1 zakje toe aan 1 liter (koud) water, laat 6-8 uur staan in de koelkast, haal het zakje eruit en voeg vers fruit of kruiden toe en geniet! Wil je zelf ook de Detox Thee proberen? Order it here.
Aqua Smart Max
Aqua Smart Max supports proper hydration of the body and also helps with proper kidney function and healthy urinary tract. This dietary supplement is formulated from herbs and 2 capsules a day is already enough to experience positive effects. At 3 capsules a day, Aqua Smart Max even helps with obesity and to maintain weight!
If you feel you are retaining a lot of fluids, start by taking 2 capsules 2-3 times daily with water until you notice the difference. Maximum 6 capsules per day. And then switch to the maintenance dosage of 2-3 per day. Read more about the Aqua Smart Max here.
Go swimming
Swimming is a low-impact sport. By that we mean that swimming is good for your muscles, tendons and joints. Moreover, a dip in the cool water is refreshing for the body and mind. Did you know that you weigh 90% less in the water, saving your body a lot more? Therefore, you can keep swimming up longer on hot days than other sports. Your body doesn't have to work as hard, while still burning a lot of calories!
Don't forget to enjoy these beautiful summer days! If you need more tips and advice, you can always contact your coach.
