Dehydration and Pickleball???!!!

Pickleball is on fire right now, with it quickly becoming a new favorite pastime for many Americans. Pickleball is played on a court and combines skills from tennis and badminton into one. Leagues are popping up everywhere and while the game is very fun and fast-paced, it can be a culprit for dehydration.

Physical exertion, running, sweating, and extreme heat during pickleball play may deplete fluids, and lead to dehydration and heat related illness. Since the game moves quickly, your adrenaline rush may overshadow the common signs and symptoms of dehydration and heat related illness like nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, or muscle cramps. But, it’s very important to know these signs and symptoms, so you can avoid severe dehydration.

The Role of IV Vitamin and Hydration Therapy

IV Vitamin and Hydration Therapy delivers vital nutrients and minerals directly to the bloodstream, which is the fastest way to replenish lost fluids and relieve severe dehydration.

For pickleball players, always maintaining optimal hydration may also give you a leg up on the court as those who are fully hydrated perform better than those who are not. This means not waiting until you feel symptoms of dehydration to treat them. After all, 75 percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated, and this may only get worse as you step foot on the pickleball court, begin to sweat and become active in high temperatures.

Prepare for Pickleball

In the short-term, when you know you’ll be on the pickleball court, hydrate before and after by drinking plenty of fluids. If you choose an electrolyte rich drink, it may help you balance hydration better than water alone. Find a quiet place in the shade to cool off if needed and make sure you take sufficient breaks from play, especially in the summer’s extreme heat.

Long-term? Maintain your hydration on the daily by going in for a HyVIta treatment once every six to eight weeks. It helps you achieve optimal performance because it can detoxify, reduce inflammation, and provide your body with its regular needed balance of vitamins and nutrients. Many of our clients who’ve had HyVIta can’t believe the difference they feel simply because they didn’t realize how dehydrated they were before treatment.

Conclusion

As the allure and participation in pickleball continue to rise, so should your knowledge of signs and symptoms of dehydration. If you’d like to have a superdose of vitamins and nutrients that will keep you ready to always play, call us at (769) 233-8484 to learn just how good you can feel when hydration, and the vitamins and minerals in your body is completely balanced. HyVIta Performance Therapies include the HyVIta Detox, HyVIta Recovery, HyVIta Bounce, HyVIta Bounce Back, HyVIta Jet Lag and HyVIta Performance and Recovery. Don’t skip your drip! Walk-ins welcome.