Ever cramped up mid-game and wondered why your body betrayed you right when you needed it most? Or maybe you’ve dragged yourself through practice with a foggy brain and heavy legs, not realizing that the real issue wasn’t your fitness—it was your hydration. Most athletes (and parents of athletes) underestimate how much hydration affects energy, focus, recovery, and performance. In this episode of Pro Ball Buddy Mindset, I’m sitting down again with Nathan Cheung, founder of PureLyte, to break down the science of hydration, what electrolytes really do, and how to build smarter hydration habits that keep you performing at your best—without the sugar overload of typical sports drinks. And yes, we answer the question why sugar-free actually matters!

🎙️ Episode 20: Hydration 101: How to Fuel Performance, Prevent Cramping & Elevate Your Recovery Game with Electrolytes

Release Date: September 24, 2025

Episode Type: Interview

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• Why most athletes are actually under-hydrated (and all the ways it impacts your performance on court and recovery).
  
• The essential electrolytes: sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium—what they do, why you need them, and why balance matters.
  
• How dehydration affects your brain and body (hello, cramps and fatigue!) and what athletes are missing out on in your average sports drinks.
  
• Practical hydration strategies for game days, training, and recovery—plus how to properly use PureLyte to maximize results.
  

💬 Quote Worth Remembering:

“Hydration is one of the most underrated parts of treating yourself like a pro—but it makes a huge difference.”

– Teige Morrell

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📚 Related Episodes & Resources

• 🎙️ Episode 19: Why I Trust PureLyte: The Story Behind the Aussie Electrolyte Brand I Use
• 💦 Try PureLyte for yourself → https://www.purelyte.com.au/teigemorrell (Use code PROBALLBUDDY for 12% off!)
• 🎁 Free Coaching: That Finishing Touch Mini-Course
  

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