Hey Max Muscle Family
Stone Mountain summers don’t play. One dog-walk and it feels like you’ve done hot yoga in jeans. The fix isn’t more willpower—it’s smarter hydration that keeps muscles firing, brain sharp, and cramp monsters at bay.
Why a Few Sips Can Make—or Break—Your Workout
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Losing as little as 2 % of body weight in sweat can slice endurance and power output Human Kinetics.
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Dehydration of 3–5 % starts messing with mood and decision-making—bad news for pickup hoops and weekend hikes PMC.
Translation: chase hydration before thirst chases you.
Electrolyte Water: The “Smart” Option
Sweat isn’t just water—it’s sodium, potassium, magnesium, and friends. Replacing that cocktail matters:
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Electrolytes speed fluid absorption and keep nerves + muscles firing ScienceDirect.
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In hot-weather sports, athletes can dump 4–10 L of sweat and up to 7 g sodium per day PubMed—plain water can’t refill that tank alone.
Quick rule: If your shirt looks tie-dyed with salt, grab electrolyte water or a powder during and after exercise.
Alkaline Water: Hype or Helpful?
Alkaline water’s higher pH and mineral profile may aid acid-buffering during intense sessions, and emerging studies link it to better blood-sugar and sleep markers PMC. Mainstream reviews (Mayo Clinic, Healthline) say evidence is early but promising for active populations Mayo ClinicHealthline.
Practical takeaway: Alkaline water is a low-risk upgrade—extra minerals, smoother taste, no added sugar.
Real-World Hydration Game Plan
| When | What to Drink | Why |
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| Morning primer | 16 oz alkaline water | Refill overnight loss & minerals |
| Pre-workout (1 h) | 16-20 oz electrolyte water | Arrive euhydrated PubMed |
| During sweaty sessions | 4-8 oz every 15 min (electrolyte) | Replace fluid + sodium on the fly |
| Post-workout | 24 oz alkaline + pinch of sea salt | Fast re-hydration & pH-friendly minerals |
| All day | Sip plain or alkaline water to hit half body-weight (lbs) in ounces | Maintenance mode |
Stone Mountain Insider Perk
Every Thirsty Thursday at Max Muscle Stone Mountain: buy any supplement, score a free fresh-bottled gallon of alkaline water from our in-store Kangen system. Hydration and gains—one pit-stop.
CTA: Upgrade Your Hydration, Upgrade Your Summer
Swing by Max Muscle Sports Nutrition – Stone Mountain, GA for:
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Custom electrolyte powders that match your sweat rate
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Fresh alkaline water (gallon jugs & refill deals)
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InBody scans to see how hydration impacts performance
Ask for Mike or the team—they’ll test your sweat, tune your minerals, and send you out cooler than a Stone Mountain breeze.
About the Author
Mike Pringle, former pro football star and owner of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition – Stone Mountain, GA, has spent 15 years helping athletes and weekend warriors outsmart Georgia heat with science-backed hydration, elite nutrition, and no-nonsense coaching.