Rider Nutrition: Hydration | Fix Your Dirt Bike

How To Stay Hydrated When Riding & Why Proper Hydration Is Critical

Fix Your Dirt Bike — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:37:36 +0000

The Importance of Proper Hydration When Riding - It’s now common knowledge that proper hydration in any type of sports-related activity is crucial to maintaining high performance levels, preventing injuries, and recovering afterwards. But what some athletes miss is the proper way to stay hydrated during an event. It’s not as simple as just drinking a Gatorade before you go riding...

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The Dangers Of Overhydration – Yes, it’s a Real Thing

Fix Your Dirt Bike — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:22:58 +0000

The Dangers of Over Hydration - Overhydration occurs when your body takes in too much water. When your body has too much water, it throws off the balance between the water and sodium levels in your blood – a potentially life-threatening condition...

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Avoid The Dangerous Effects of Dehydration At All Costs!

Fix Your Dirt Bike — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:23:29 +0000

Dehydration - Easily Avoided, Often Overlooked - In a previous article, we addressed the importance of staying properly hydrated during an event or riding session, and covered a regimen to achieve and maintain proper hydration before, during, and after the event to maintain rider health...

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What Are Electrolytes, How Do They Work, & Why Are They Important?

Fix Your Dirt Bike — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 18:51:56 +0000

Electrolytes 101: Why They’re Essential To Your Success On The Track - Raise your hand if you’ve heard that your body needs electrolytes… Good! Now, raise your hand if you know why… If you’re one of the majority who didn’t raise your hand, no worries. Until recently, I wouldn’t have been able to raise my hand either...

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How Your Blood Nutrient Levels Will Impact Your Riding Performance

Fix Your Dirt Bike — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:54:04 +0000

The Importance of Maintaining Blood Nutrient Levels (And How To Do It) - Strength training. Cardiovascular conditioning. Proper dieting. They all play their own unique role in boosting your performance on the track. But they also work together to influence one of the most powerful contributors to your overall success…

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