Wellness is enjoying its moment in the sun. Hyrox, ice bath sessions and sober raves are all the rage. Holistic self-care is in, and for very good reason—wellness has been made fun again. For the quintessential wellness party experience, log a 5k on Strava, re-fuel with a matcha and then leave it all on the dance floor. Need an extra boost? Treat yourself to an electrolyte lollipop.
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There’s nothing new about needing to hydrate up. Electrolytes are a tenet of every fitness junkie’s supplement rotation, and they’ve found their way into our childhood sweet treats. Several brands have come up with their own version of the confection, but the blueprint remains: zero-sugar and nutrient-rich, in bright, saccharine colours. The packaging is spunky and nostalgia-inducing in its own right, transforming functional recovery into a playful yet healthy experience.
The candy your dentist forbade you from having doesn’t have to be your only choice. Electrolytes have existed on the market in a myriad of forms—if lollipops don’t pique your interest, then jazz up your bottle of water with a fizzy tablet, the old-school way.
The basic thing to understand about hydration is that electrolytes are essential for our body’s automatic functions. They have a natural positive or negative electrical charge when dissolved in water—think minerals such as sodium and magnesium. Our bodies are at least 60% water, which means that nearly every cell contains such minerals. Electrical charges are necessary to the daily functioning of our body: muscle contractions, regulation of chemical reactions, and balancing healthy fluid levels inside and outside our cells are where electrolytes play a vital role. While drinking water is enough to sustain us for regular day-to-day activities, an intense workout under the sun calls for an added boost. So whether you’re prepping for your next marathon, or your friends chide you for never drinking enough water, here are all the fun ways you can get your electrolytes in.
