Don't Drink Bacteria: How to Disinfect Your Reusable Bottle


Updated 04/21/12 9:10 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Disinfect Reusable Water Bottles

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

You Know You Need to Drink Water When . . .


Updated 03/23/12 10:20 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Signs of Dehydration

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

What's Your Favorite Water Bottle Brand of 2011?


Updated 12/27/11 8:58 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Water Bottle Brands

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

Why You Should Hydrate Up During Winter Months


Updated 12/08/11 2:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Should You Hydrate During Winter

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

Your Bottle Size May Be Helping or Hindering Your Water Consumption


Updated 09/09/11 3:38 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Much Water You Should Drink at the Gym

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

Reasons to Drink Water: It's More Than Just Hydration


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reasons to Drink Water

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

Gear to Keep Your Water Cold When Exercising in the Heat


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Insulated Water Bottles and Other Gear to Keep Water Cold

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

5 Handheld Water Bottle Favorites


Updated 03/20/11 10:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Handheld Water Bottles For Running

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

5 Ways to Be Healthy During Your Commute


Updated 03/08/11 4:21 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Have a Healthy Commute

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

5 Reasons Your Diet May Be Failing You


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Dieting Tips For Successful Weight Loss

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