This is a promotional blog post. Opinions and viewpoints are still my own and I will share my opinions and thoughts honestly about this product regardless.
I was recently contacted about participating in a blog tour for Gatorade that helps promote the risks and dangers of playing sports in extreme weather. The timing couldn’t have been better because my son is actively involved in baseball and football, and lately has been enjoying practices and games in 90+ degree weather.
Being able to keep him (along with his teammates) cool and hydrated as needed has been a concern and he loves to drink Gatorade when it’s available. Gatorade provides additional benefits to him than just drinking ice-water.
If you’re in Indiana, then you know we’ve been experiencing some serious heat indexes lately and having our kids out playing sports, we need to be aware of the symptoms and challenges of heat and dehydration related illness.
Gatorade has teamed up with the NFL for the “Beat the Heat” campaign and provided a number of resources for parents and families to use to help protect themselves and their kids through their sport activities.
For every unique download of the “Beat the Heat” kit Gatorade and the NFL will donate $1 to a variety of charities that have been chosen for the campaign.
One of the things I’ve learned while reading through the information provided was the importance of being sure to hydrate yourself before, during and after the game. Many times I only seem to think about the need for extra fluids is in the middle of the physical activity.