The Power of Proper Hydration
To get the most from every session, one thing is non negotiable and that’s optimal hydration. Pilates is a full body workout that demands strength, control, endurance and focus. When you're moving you’re focusing on precise, slow, deliberate movements that challenge the deep stabilising muscles, require focus and muscle mind connection. Staying hydrated with electrolytes is key to getting the most out of your session and supporting your body. If you’re practising hot pilates mineral replenishment is even more important.
What do electrolytes do?
Electrolytes, more specifically sodium, potassium and magnesium, are fundamental to almost every function in your body. They work to regulate temperature, lubricate joints, support digestion, carry nutrients to cells and impact mood, memory, focus and sleep.
Sodium is essential for fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle contraction. Potassium helps maintain normal cell function, especially in nerve and muscle cells and works with sodium to keep fluids balanced. Together, sodium and potassium power the sodium–potassium pump, which actively regulates these minerals across cell membranes to support cellular health. Magnesium plays a stabilising role in this process, while also supporting muscle relaxation, recovery, and overall nervous system balance.
Did you know drinking lots of water without electrolytes can actually dilute your mineral balance?
Overhydrating with plain water may lead to flushing more minerals than you’re absorbing, leaving you at risk of an imbalance which may lead to mild dehydration, affecting muscle control, coordination, focus, and recovery. Electrolytes work on a cellular level to support movement and performance, which can be the difference between flowing through your practice with ease or feeling depleted, cramping, or lightheaded during those transitions.
While exercise is a big source of electrolyte loss, so are daily activities like breathing, sleeping, and even drinking coffee. That’s why it’s important to replenish regularly. Many people aren’t getting enough sodium through diet alone, especially if they eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods. Without replacing these essential minerals, muscles fatigue faster, cramps are more likely, and recovery feels harder.
Are all electrolyte products the same?
No, quality matters, Sodii is made with optimal ratios 1000mg sodium, 210mg of potassium and 70mg of magnesium, no artificial flavours, colours and no added sugar.
Our Sodium is arguably the highest quality salt you can get your hands on, sourced from Lake Deborah in Western Australia, an ancient inland salt lake forged over 5 million years ago in Western Australia. When rain falls, the salt forms a brine and rises to the surface, Lake Deborah’s farmers then come along and scrape the top surface off, maintaining the integrity of the salt source. Free from modern contaminants and high in full spectrum trace minerals, replenishing your body with these essential minerals can be the difference between working through your practice with ease, or your class feeling harder than it needs to.
Fuelling conscious daily rituals with Sodii can help your body move better, recover faster, and stay focused.
