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Fitness
1 5 Handheld Water Bottle Favorites
Spring
2 You Know You Need to Drink Water When . . .
healthy living
3 Sparkling Water vs. Plain Water
Water
4 10 Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer
hydration
5 Health Benefits of Sparkling Water
fitness gear
6 Gear Review: Klean Kanteen Insulated Water Bottle
Running
7 You Asked: Drinking Water While Running
Chocolate
8 Keep Track of Water Intake With Chocolate
Eco
9 Don't Drink Bacteria: How to Disinfect Your Reusable Bottle
2011 Summer
10 Gear to Keep Your Water Cold When Exercising in the Heat
Weight Loss
11 5 Reasons Your Diet May Be Failing You
Walking
12 5 Ways to Be Healthy During Your Commute
Water
13 Are You Drinking Enough Water?
healthy living
14 Why You Should Hydrate Up During Winter Months
healthy living
15 Is It Safe to Drink From the Shower Head?
Best of 2011
16 What's Your Favorite Water Bottle Brand of 2011?
Water
17 Three Ways to Stay Hydrated at Work
Running
18 Stay Hydrated During Long Runs
The beauty of the reusable water bottle is that it's just that — reusable. You can repeatedly head to the water cooler or faucet to fill 'er up, but when your bottle continually stays wet, you know what that means? Yep, bacteria loves a moist, dark environment. Along with your dinner dishes, it's good to get in the habit of cleaning your bottle every night, or at least every few days. Here are Read more
Did you know that once you hit the point of being thirsty, you're already dehydrated? Our bodies are 2/3 water, so once you're dehydrated, the amount of water in the body has already dropped below what's needed for normal body function. We offer a nifty calculator to figure out how much water you should be consuming daily, but what are signs that tell you it's time to re-hydrate? Read on to find Read more
You've voted for your favorite brand of sneaker and your favorite gym. Now I want to know about your water bottle. Which brand do you prefer to hydrate with? And after you vote, don't forget to check out all of our other best of 2011 coverage! What's Your Favorite Water Bottle Brand of 2011? Camelbak Klean Kanteen Liberty Lifefactory Nalgene Nathan Read more
Colder Winter months can sometimes make you neglect your daily water intake. You might assume you need less water than you do during Summer because you don't feel parched and aren't sweating like you do in warmer weather. Not true! Here are three reasons to keep your water cup filled during Winter. Hydrate Despite the Chill You need to drink the same amount of water year round — and maybe Read more
It doesn't matter if I'm in a power cycling class or walking on a treadmill, the smaller the water bottle, the less water I drink. Similar to tricking your mind to eat less by using smaller plates, I guess the effect is the same with bottle size. Don't be fooled by a small bottle. Here's how to make sure you're drinking enough water while working out. Drink up before you work out. One to two Read more
Given this Summer heat, it's likely you don't need anyone telling you to drink more water. But here's a quick reminder of all the benefits of H2O. Proper hydration is always important, but this is especially true before you exercise. Studies have shown that dehydrated people do fewer reps and tire more quickly. Sounds obvious, but the reason why it happens is interesting: dehydration lowers the Read more
Thermos sponsored a recent study with leading fitness researchers and discovered that cold hydration increases performance when exercising. Sipping down cold water (40° F) has been shown to keep a person's core temperature down, and drinking enough water will help you exercise longer and harder. I'll drink to that! Depending on the length of your workout, whether it's a 30-minute run or a 6-hour Read more
Spring is practically here, and that means it won't be long until we trade in our treadmill runs for some outdoor exercise. If you run outside for more than a few miles, handheld running water bottles are a great solution to ensure you stay hydrated. Their molded shape and adjustable straps ensure that you won't have to concentrate on holding on, and their compact size make it a breeze to carry Read more
Don't walk or bike to work? Then you may think that your time spent on your commute is the least healthy part of your day. And while you may spend hours every day sitting, in your car or on the bus and then at your desk all day, you can still find ways to be active and healthy during your travel time. Whether your trip to work is a short hop on the light rail or a start-and-stop ride down a Read more
Having trouble losing those five pounds you've been swearing off since the start of the new year? While you may be working tirelessly to rid yourself of that last pesky weight, you may be duping your own body into failure without even knowing it. Come check out these five reasons why you may not be meeting your weight loss goal. Your H20 level: Are you drinking enough water? You may not be Read more
