IV Therapy for Athletic Recovery: What to Expect

There’s no doubt that physical activity is good for you — and there’s also no doubt that being active can take a toll on your body. Replenishing fluids, electrolytes, and nutrients following a strenuous workout is essential for staying healthy and active while giving your body the tools it needs for deep recovery.

At Boost Hydro, our team specializes in IV (intravenous) therapy tailored to the unique needs of athletes. In this post, learn how IV therapy for athletic recovery works and why it’s essential for athletes of all levels who want to maintain their well-being and enhance their athletic performance.

Benefits of IV therapy for athletic recovery

Most people understand that working out intensely causes a lot of sweating, and you lose electrolytes and fluids through your sweat. Drinking water can help prevent dehydration, but it doesn’t do anything to reestablish the healthy balance of electrolytes and minerals you need to recover following physical exertion.

Sweating is just one way you strain your body. Working out also puts a lot of stress on your muscles, and afterward, imbalances in acids, fluids, and other key factors result in muscle soreness that can interfere with recovery.

IV therapy rapidly replaces fluids, electrolytes, and other products that help your body recover following athletic endeavors. Plus, by improving recovery speed and reducing soreness, our IV therapy tailored for athletes helps enhance your performance so you can get the most from the activities you love. 

IV therapy vs. oral fluids

There are sports drinks designed to replenish some of the electrolytes, fluids, and minerals lost through physical activity. But those fluids need to pass through your digestive system before they’re delivered to the areas where they’re most needed.

Not only does digestion delay delivery, but the acids and other products involved in digestion can also alter or dilute the products your body needs for recovery. IV infusions deliver nutrients and hydration directly to your bloodstream, enabling them to go to work immediately in the areas where they’re most needed without being broken down or diluted.

Plus, our IV infusions for athletic recovery can be customized specifically for you, providing you with the support you need to excel in the activities you love most. Depending on the formula we select, your infusion can even help ramp up metabolic activity to burn fat and build muscle.

Your IV infusion session

IV infusion sessions are relaxing and quick. During your session, you sit or recline in a comfortable chair while the IV does all the work. Once the IV is in place, you can spend your time reading, listening to music, or just dozing. The entire session takes about an hour. 

Many athletes experience benefits almost immediately as the nutrients and fluids replenish energy stores and banish fatigue. Better still, you can have IV therapy on a regular basis to ensure you continue to perform at your best on the field and off.

Athletic recovery is just one reason to consider IV therapy. To learn more about the infusions we offer and how IV therapy can help you stay well and healthy, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at Boost Hydro in Brownsville and downtown Brooklyn, New York, today.