Rapid Rehydration

We have been sponsoring IndianaMat for a couple of years now and we feel we should give you some of the science behind the product. As some of you know, Rapid Rehydration was created by two former wrestlers and Team USA judo players as a solution to their problems recovering after cutting weight. Please check out www.rapidrehydration.com for more information and use the coupon code 'hydration' for 10% off all of our products. Team discounts are available. According to the Australian Institute of Sports [7], one should consume 1.5 times their estimated fluid deficit. This may be challenging when competing immediately after weighing in, since some people cut more than 5 pounds. “When the rehydration period prior to an exercise bout is less than 60-120 min (e.g. weigh-in prior to a race or competition bout, recovery between repeated training or competition session), gastrointestinal discomfort may prevent the athlete from achieving this targeted fluid intake. In such a situation, that athlete should consume the greatest volume that can be comfortably tolerated.” [7] Not only how much, but what type of fluid you put into your body is important. Scientists and doctors agree that “Fluid intake should be accompanied by electrolyte replacement, particularly sodium, to optimize the retention of fluid and re-equilibration of body fluid”. [7] It has also been extensively studied that a "properly formulated carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage" increases the rate of absorption of liquids into the body. [8 – Vanderbilt article]. Rapid Rehydration is specifically designed with this information in mind to assure maximum rehydration and recovery.