Hydration Depot Blog
Introducing SWORD Performance, the drinkable PPE
Gear. No matter who you are, no matter what you do, everyone has gear that they rely on to get them through the task at hand. Whether you're a tow truck driver wearing a reflective rain suit, a crossing guard with a hi-vis vest and sun hat or a construction worker grabbing your cooling vest and hard hat with neck shade as you head into work, read more...
How Chronic Dehydration Can Impact Worker Health and Wellness
It’s supposed to be common knowledge: dehydration is bad, drink fluids to stay hydrated and avoid the serious dehydration symptoms. But that doesn’t mean everyone knows exactly how to hydrate properly and how often to do it. Dehydration happens for a few different reasons: read more...
Vocations and work locations that require Year-Round Hydration
No matter what line of work you’re in or where your job takes place, hydration is of vital importance. Hydration is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, and it's important to stay hydrated no matter what your vocation or location may be. From dry to humid climates and hot to freezing conditions, staying hydrated is essential for a variety of industries and professions, including: read more...
You can now shop by flavor, but which one is the best?
In the world of flavored sports drinks, Gatorade has a long history of being the go-to brand for electrolyte replenishment. What may not be so clear, is which is the preferred flavor among the wide variety available. Since its creation, Gatorade has launched different collections including “Fierce”, Frost, G2, and Zero. We are now offering the option to shop by flavor so you can get just the flavors that you like the best. To help you narrow down the list, read more...
New Year, New Healthy Habits
As the new year begins and we all resolve to make positive changes in our lives, it's important to remember the importance of staying hydrated. Proper fluid consumption can not only lead to a healthier lifestyle, but it can also benefit your team in a number of ways. First and foremost, keeping your team hydrated can help to prevent injuries and accidents on the job. Dehydration can cause fatigue, dizziness, and other symptoms that can impair judgment and physical performance. read more...
Hydration In The Workplace Is Not Just A Summer Issue
In the hottest days of summer, we are frequently reminded to hydrate often, but what about the cold winter days? The air in colder weather is drier, so when we breathe in, our lungs have to work overtime to add humidity and warm it up. The harder the body works, the more hydration it will need. Regardless of the season, a healthy body loses between 13 to 24 ounces of water every day. Just the water vapor we exhale alone can fill more than a one-liter bottle. read more...
Evaporative Coolers
Are you looking for an efficient and affordable cooling solution? If so, you've probably come across references to both evaporative coolers and swamp coolers. You might be wondering what’s the difference. There is no true difference between these two terms. "Evaporative cooler" is a technically accurate name that describes how the device functions. "Swamp cooler" is a somewhat derogative slang term that describes what can happen to an evaporative cooler if you don’t take proper care of it. read more...
Cool Places to Work
As the weather heats up, so too do your employees. One of the most important things to keep workers safe, healthy, and productive in warm weather is to ensure they stay hydrated. The question is how best to do this in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and still reach the sustainability goals you announced to your staff, customers, and other stakeholders. Luckily, you have a few options. But first, let’s look at the dangers of worker dehydration. read more...
The Importance of Electrolytes
So you're gearing up for another race. You've planned your workouts in minute detail, and you're sticking to your program like your life depends on it. All you need now is a performance-boosting nutrition strategy. Thankfully, it's not all mysterious. You already know you won't get far without replenishing the triumvirate of endurance nutrition: calories, fluids and electrolytes. The calorie part is easy -- fuel equals energy and energy equals performance. read more...