Natural Water Flavors & 7 DIY Recipes
For Those Who Don’t Like or Forget to Drink Water…
Here’s How to Fix It!
I understand drinking plain water can be boring, and remembering to drink enough can feel like a duty. When I was competing in fitness contests, especially at the beginning of my competition career, drinking lots of plain water really wasn’t fun at all.
However, we all recognize that hydration is key to energy, endurance, and performance, especially for HYROX and Hybrid athletes. Even just dropping a couple percent in hydration status can you make you suffer.
Here are some natural water flavoring ideas to give you the hydration you need, without artificial sugars or chemicals. Plus, they’re effortless and enjoyable.
1. Cucumber & Mint Refresh
You may see when you go to spas or beauty centers too because it has cooling, and refreshing effects and is great for digestion.
- ½ cucumber (sliced thinly)
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1 liter cold water
- Lemon slices
2. Citrus Energy Boost
- ½ orange (sliced into thin rounds)
- ½ lemon (sliced thinly)
- 1 liter cold water
3. Pineapple & Ginger Rejuvenate
They are both anti-inflammatory, aid digestion, and support muscle recovery.
- ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 4 thin slices of fresh ginger
- 1 liter cold water
4. Strawberry & Basil Hydration
- ½ cup fresh strawberries (sliced in halves)
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 liter cold water
5. Mango & Lime Recovery Water
My favorite 😍
- ½ cup mango chunks
- ½ lime (thin slices)
- 1 liter cold water
6. Watermelon & Rosemary Replenisher
My other favorite 😊
- ½ cup watermelon cubes
- 1 sprig rosemary (fresh mint works very good too)
- 1 liter cold water
- Infuse for 2+ hours.
7. Apple & Cinnamon Anti-Inflammatory Water
- ½ green apple (thinly sliced)
- ½ tsp cinnamon powder (or 1 cinnamon stick)
- 1 liter cold water
- Let infuse for at least 4 hours for best flavor.
Set Small, Easy Water Goals such as:
Start your day with 500ml (16oz) first thing.
Drink 1 cup before each meal (easy routine to follow).
Pre/Post-Workout: Have 500ml before training & 500ml after.
You can also use an app to track your water too, such as HYROX Warrior app or WaterMinder, whose only focus is track your water content. You can also set a reminder at least in the beginning to create new habit. Lastly, prep your water bottle beforehand and put it where you’ll see it.
The good news is that food has water too, so If drinking isn’t your thing, eat your water! Examples here include watermelon (92% water), cucumber (96% water), oranges (86% water) and soup & broth-based meals.
In addition, you can drink unsweetened sparkling water such as my favorite, Topo Chico.
Small Changes = Big Impact!
If you struggle with hydration, start small and find what works for you.
Stay Hydrated without overthinking it = Perform Better!
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