Hydration After Workouts: Replenish, Recover, and Realign
Staying hydrated after a workout is one of the most important ways to support your body’s recovery. When you sweat, you lose vital fluids and electrolytes that help your muscles function, your energy stay stable, and your body perform at its best. Aligned Movement emphasizes the importance of hydration as a key part of our holistic wellness approach—because true alignment comes from giving your body the care it needs, inside and out.
After completing an AM workout, whether it’s a strength-training session, a flow-focused Pilates sculpt, or a calming yoga practice, intentional hydration is a vital step in your daily wellness routine. Here are some of our favorite ways to hydrate after a workout:
1. Raw Milk
Raw milk is an excellent post-workout choice for hydration and recovery. It’s naturally rich in electrolytes, calcium, and protein, making it ideal for replenishing your body. Unlike pasteurized milk, raw milk retains its enzymes, which can aid digestion and help you absorb its nutrients more effectively. Enjoy a chilled glass after an intense strength workout to rehydrate and refuel. We pair it with grass-fed whey protein to hit that post workout protein goal!
2. Coconut Water (Without Added Sugar)
Natures OG hydration drink - coconut water is nature’s electrolyte powerhouse! It’s loaded with potassium, magnesium, and sodium to replenish what’s lost through sweat. Coconut water pairs perfectly with workouts like AM’s dynamic sculpt sessions or strength classes, helping you feel rehydrated without the additives and sugar like traditional sports drinks.
3. Trace Minerals: 40,000 Volts Electrolyte Drops
When your workout leaves you dripping in sweat, it’s time to bring in the big guns. Adding Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts electrolyte drops to water is a simple yet effective way to replace lost minerals like magnesium and potassium. Did you know that water is typically devoid of these essential minerals? A few drops can elevate hydration and muscle recovery, especially after a Full Body Burn session or a resistance-focused strength class.
4. Aloe Water with Fresh Citrus
After a Pilates or yoga sculpt, aloe water with fresh citrus is a refreshing and nourishing way to hydrate. Aloe vera soothes digestion, while grapefruit, lemon, and lime add a natural boost of vitamin C to support your immune system. This hydrating drink is also a natural electrolyte blend that’s perfect for cooling down after a stretching session or meditation.
How to Make It:
Add 2 tablespoons of pure aloe vera juice to a glass of water.
Squeeze in fresh grapefruit, lemon, and lime juice to taste.
Serve over ice for a rejuvenating post-workout beverage.
Why Hydration Matters Post-Workout
Hydrating after workouts is about more than quenching your thirst. Proper hydration:
Aids muscle recovery: Fluids and electrolytes are essential for repairing and rebuilding muscle tissue.
Supports energy levels: Dehydration can lead to fatigue and sluggishness, counteracting the energy boost from your workout.
Enhances flexibility: Hydrated muscles and joints are more pliable, improving overall mobility and reducing injury risk.
Aligned Movement workouts are designed to challenge and realign your body, and post-workout hydration is the final step in that process. Whether you just finished a heart-pumping cardio session or a mindful yoga practice, replenish your body with these nutrient-packed hydration options.
Fuel your workouts, fuel your recovery—stay hydrated, stay aligned.