Welcome to this week's newsletter!
Keep reading to find out our exciting new developments coming to FORCEVELOCITYGROUP.COM
We are Force Velocity - and will always be here for our community to support your training and wellness needs! We always love to hear your feedback, and to chat to everyone about their goals and questions around training - so shoot us a message on Instagram and one of us will get back to you!
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Hydration - not just H2O
I know this isn't news to anyone, but this week has been HOT in the UK. Whether you have the luxury of air conditioning, or a cooler indoor space - everyone wouldve been exposed to the elements and the sweaty days and nights that have come with this heat wave. Some of us may have retreated to the pool to get some laps in the water, as opposed to laps around the track (we don't blame you!), but little did you know you still sweat whilst your swim! Your skin also perspires to cool down, meaning you are constantly losing water throughout the day and you may not realise that you are fatiguing and brain fog can set in pretty quickly.
Now, we know all of our community is pretty well versed on the importance of keeping hydrated in the heat, and especially whilst training - however - hydrating can come in more forms than just water.
When we talk hydration, this is not just surface level hydration, this is the hydration of the core functions of our body from our skin, to our cells, to our brain function, to just about every movement in our daily life! Including water-dense foods in your diet is the best way to sneak extra nutrients in as well as keeping hydrated. Some examples include:
Cucumber - they contain about 95% water and packed with potassium, which may help prevent stroke. On top of that, they contain an anti-inflammatory substance, fisetin, which promotes brain health.
Watermelon (the obvious one!) - perfect for hot days, with 92% water content! Also jammed with nutrients like vitamins A, B6, and C, as well as lycopene and antioxidants
Potatoes - containing 80% water, who knew that potatoes would be a great hydrator? As well as a good source of potassium, a key mineral in maintaining healthy blood pressure.
Tomatoes - a great way to get a rich source of lycopene, a carotenoid known for its cancer-fighting effects, potassium, and vitamins A and C - tomatoes contain 95% water!
Now we have chatted about what goes into the body, now what about what we can apply to rehydrate our biggest organ - the skin!
The obvious, and most important, part of keeping your skin safe in the heat is SPF. Keeping your skin topped up with sunscreen is a really important factor to keep our skin healthy and reduce the risk of any nasty side effects of long term sun-exposure. In terms of re-hydrating the skin after a run outside, or a session the chlorine swimming pools - we have some suggestions you might like!
AVÈNE - Skin Recovery Cream
This is great after a big day in the sun, to recover and boost the skins hydration. It has a thick consistency that wont cause any redness or sensitivity which can be particular important after a long run or sweaty session. Formulated for really sensitive skin, there are no ingredients that would flare the skin and cause irritation.
SKINCEUTICALS Hydrating B5 Gel
This is the perfect gel that contains both hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 that work to restore moisture and smooth skin. Hyaluronic acid contains 1000 times its weight in water, making it super hydrating, and vitamin B5 promotes the skin's natural tissue repair process. It is great to use at night to boost the hydration after a long day exposed to the elements!
IS CLINICAL Hydra-Intensive Cooling Masque
This mask is what your skin needs to give it an instant boost (also just very relaxing and soothing!). It is formulated to be a pump of hydration, it is like a drink for when your skin is feeling parched.
At the end of the day - it all come downs to managing your day and ensuring that you have enough liquids on board to keep you firing on all cyclinders - not only does deydration make you feel grotty, but it also impacts your daily performance - so get HYDRATED!!!
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PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK
DISCO TIME - the Force Velocity team have spoken, and I think disco the theme of the community (always open for discussion!)
Here is a playlist Tee has put together to ride you into the weekend!
LISTEN HERE
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