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Hydration basics for training days
Water, electrolytes and minerals: what each one is for and how to fit them around a workout or a long day outside.
Updated September 3, 2026
Hydration is more than water. When you sweat you lose fluid and electrolytes together, and drinking plain water alone does not replace the second half. Electrolyte and mineral products exist to replenish what sweat takes out, so they are most useful on the days you train hard, work outdoors, or travel.
Water first
Start the day with water and keep sipping. Most people do better with steady intake through the day than with a large amount right before or after a session.
Electrolytes on the days that need them
An electrolyte powder (NutrimentsPRO’s Electrolyte Powder comes in cherry and orange) supports normal fluid balance during and after sweaty sessions. Mix it into your training bottle rather than drinking it at rest; it is meant to go where the sweat is.
Minerals for the everyday base
A daily mineral complex (such as MN-GUARD) is the slower, background layer: trace minerals that support normal daily function whether or not you trained. Think of electrolytes as event-driven and minerals as routine.
A simple training-day routine
- Morning: water plus your daily mineral product.
- Training: electrolyte powder in the bottle you actually drink from.
- After: more water with food.
- Travel or heat: treat it like a training day.
Individual needs vary with body size, climate and intensity. If you have a medical condition or take medication, ask your clinician before adding electrolyte or mineral products.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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