#529. The Hydration Mistake Costing You Pickleball Matches | Electrolytes, Sports Drinks, & more with Pratik Patel

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Learn how to hydrate for better pickleball performance with Pratik Patel, former Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants.

Drawing from his extensive experience with elite athletes, Pratik breaks down the science of hydration and electrolyte balance.

Discover:

• Why water alone isn't enough for optimal performance
• The perfect pre-match hydration protocol for peak readiness
• How to calculate your fluid needs during intense tournaments
• The surprising cognitive benefits of proper hydration
• Post-match recovery strategies to keep you at the top of your game

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Quotable moments:

"Hydration is definitely something that can extend endurance performance, allow you to perform at a higher level for longer." - Pratik Patel

"We want to make sure that we are increasing plasma volume. So when we start exercising and our heart rate goes up and our body temperature goes up, it doesn't happen really quickly." - Pratik Patel

"It's not just about drinking water, you know, water is good, but again, it's only a piece of the equation because you're sweating out more than water." - Pratik Patel

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

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