Have you ever wondered why, although feeling invigorated and high-energy after a good workout, you also feel incredibly depleted and dehydrated? It’s because your body is burning through massive amounts of necessary minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium during every workout — which happens when breaking down muscle tissue so it can rebuild and get stronger.
There’s a myriad of products on the market that make claims to increase hydration and mineral levels in the body, but are often mixed with fillers, high amounts of caffeine, and marketed as “pre-workouts” or “endurance boosters.” No shade to these products — different things work for different people. We’re just here to provide an alternative to anyone who wants a quicker, safer, and more bioavailable way to replenish, rehydrate and recover.
Cue IV Therapy
When training, many athletes get various forms of IV therapy on a regular basis to replenish key minerals and avoid burnout, fatigue, and injuries. Great for high-endurance workouts, HIIT, running, biking, spinning, and strength training, IV therapy and injections are amazing recovery tools to have in your athletic arsenal.
The Science Behind It
Sodium and potassium interaction is responsible for cellular function — those two essential minerals allow energy to move through cells and are quickly depleted during exercise. Additionally, when we recover from a workout, lactic acid (the source of that soreness) needs to be broken down, and minerals and antioxidants like glutathione aid in this process.
Why is IV therapy the preferred method? The absorption rate of oral supplements is typically as little as 25–30% of what you consume, because it has to move through the entire digestive system before being absorbed into the bloodstream. IV therapy delivers nutrients directly into circulation — 100% bioavailability.
Which Drip Is Best for Fitness?
We’d recommend one of these four IV options depending on your training goals:
- Fitness Boost — Magnesium, zinc, mineral blend, vitamin B-complex, and vitamin C. Boosts energy, recovery time, endurance, and muscle integrity while fighting fatigue and inflammation.
- Energy Boost — Amino acids, electrolytes, vitamin B-complex, vitamin B12, L-Carnitine, and arginine. Boosts energy, recovery, endurance, mental clarity, and minimizes jet lag effects.
- Meta Boost — Amino acids, magnesium, calcium, electrolytes, B-complex, vitamin C, L-Carnitine, and arginine. Boosts metabolism, energy, recovery, endurance, and immunity.
- Super Boost — Amino acids, magnesium, calcium, electrolytes, B-complex, vitamin C, and glutathione. Boosts energy, recovery, endurance, detoxification, gut health, and immunity.
Mobile or In-Office
Whether you’re an endurance athlete training in Fort Myers, a CrossFit competitor in Cape Coral, or a weekend warrior in Naples, our mobile IV service comes to your gym, home, or office. Prefer the clinical setting? Visit us at our Fort Myers office.
Need help deciding which drip to incorporate into your routine? Browse our full IV therapy menu or reach out to our team.