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Sports Hydration Mode

Electrolyte and hydration tracking for athletes and active people

4 min readUpdated Jan 15, 2026

Sports Hydration Mode

Optimize your performance with electrolyte and hydration tracking designed for athletes.

Overview

Best for:
  • Athletes and fitness enthusiasts
  • Endurance sports (running, cycling, triathlon)
  • High-intensity training
  • People who sweat heavily
  • Hot climate activity
    • Requires: Premium subscription

    Key Features

    Electrolyte Tracking

    Monitor critical electrolytes:

  • Sodium: Primary sweat loss
  • Potassium: Muscle function
  • Magnesium: Cramp prevention
  • Chloride: Fluid balance

    • Sweat Rate Calculator

    Estimate your fluid and electrolyte losses:

  • Enter activity type and duration
  • Add environmental conditions
  • Get personalized replacement targets

    • Pre/During/Post Nutrition

    Specific guidance for:

  • Pre-workout: Fuel and hydrate
  • During exercise: Maintain performance
  • Post-workout: Recovery nutrition

    • What You Track

    Primary Metrics

    MetricWhy It Matters Water intakeHydration status SodiumPrimary electrolyte lost in sweat PotassiumMuscle and nerve function MagnesiumPrevents cramping CarbohydratesEnergy for performance

    Activity Logging

    Log your workouts:

  • Type of activity
  • Duration and intensity
  • Environmental conditions
  • Subjective performance

    • Daily Targets

    Targets adjust based on:

  • Your baseline needs
  • Planned activity
  • Environmental conditions
  • Yesterday's balance

    • Example Athlete Targets

    NutrientSedentary DayHeavy Training Day Water2.5L4L+ Sodium2300mg3500mg+ Potassium3500mg4500mg Magnesium400mg500mg

    Setting Up

    Configure Your Activity Profile

  • Go to Settings > Sports Profile
  • Enter your typical activities
  • Set your training schedule
  • Indicate sweat rate (if known)

    • Log Workouts

  • From dashboard, tap Log Workout
  • Enter activity details
  • Targets adjust automatically

    • Special Features

    Heat Adjustment

    Exercising in hot conditions?

  • Toggle "Hot Environment"
  • Targets increase automatically
  • Get heat safety warnings

    • Cramping Prevention

    If you tend to cramp:

  • We prioritize magnesium and sodium
  • Suggest timing of electrolytes
  • Recommend specific foods

    • Recovery Focus

    Post-workout recommendations:

  • Recovery meal suggestions
  • Electrolyte replenishment
  • Protein for muscle repair

    • Tips for Athletes

  • Log before, during, after: Track all workout nutrition
  • Know your sweat rate: Weigh yourself before/after exercise
  • Don't overhydrate: Hyponatremia is real
  • Include sodium: Water alone isn't enough
  • Listen to your body: Thirst, cramps, fatigue are signals
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