Performance: Why Water Quality is Your Best Asset (or Your Greatest Hurdle)

We are often told to drink "2 litres of water a day". For an athlete, it’s a common mantra. Yet, have you ever found yourself drinking plenty of water and still feeling fatigued, prone to cramps, or experiencing that "heavy" sensation of water sitting in your stomach without actually quenching your thirst?

This is what we call ineffective hydration. If your water is poorly absorbed or loaded with pollutants, your body isn't hydrating—it is exhausting itself by filtering. To reach the next level in your training, it is time to switch to deep cellular hydration.

STEP 1: Purification — Freeing Your Body from Invisible Pollutants

The first obstacle to your progress might not be your training programme, but what is inside your water bottle. Tap water carries invisible elements that slow down your recovery. Before you can "feed" your cells, you must first clean your source.

The reverse osmosis purification technology in the MY™ Station does more than just filter for taste; it purifies water to 99.99%, eliminating:

"Forever Chemicals" (PFAS): Substances that accumulate in your tissues and can disrupt your metabolism.
Pesticide and Medicine Residues: Toxins that your liver and kidneys must process, at the expense of clearing out lactic acid.
Chlorine and Heavy Metals: These discourage the habit of drinking and impair the quality of your hydration.

The benefit for you: Pure, light water that doesn't overburden your system. In fact, 84% of Sküma users report drinking more water after 90 days: when the water is pure, staying hydrated becomes an instinctive pleasure.

STEP 2: Remineralisation — Transforming Pure Water into Cellular Fuel

Drinking "empty" water (devoid of minerals) is counterproductive, especially for athletes. Water requires minerals to cross the barrier of your cells. Without them, it is flushed out too quickly by the kidneys without fulfilling its mission.

Following purification, Sküma reintroduces MY™ Bases to create functional, living water:

Electrolyte Balance: Magnesium, potassium, and sodium act as keys. They create the necessary gradient for water to actually penetrate the muscle cell.
Alkalinity Against Acidity: Intense sport generates acidic waste. By consuming alkaline water (high pH), you help your body neutralise this excess acidity.

Want to understand how pH influences your vitality? Read our article: Alkaline Water: The Benefits of This Rare Water on Health

SPORT FOCUS: HYDRATION. MELISSE™

Precision Hydration for Those Who Never Stop

While Sküma alkaline water is the ideal foundation for your daily life, your intense sessions demand an even more targeted response. When you sweat, you lose far more than just water. This is where our new booster comes in: HYDRATION. MELISSE™.

High-Performance Mineral Recharge (Citrates)

Most sports drinks use low-grade mineral salts (oxides) that can irritate the gut. We have chosen citrates of magnesium, potassium, and sodium. Why? Because they are highly bioavailable. You replenish your electrolyte stores without any digestive heaviness, even during high-intensity training.

Melissa: Cellular Protection and Mental Clarity

The major innovation of this booster lies in the Lemon Balm extract (Melissa officinalis):

Anti-Oxidative Stress: Physical exertion generates free radicals. Melissa helps neutralise this damage for faster recovery.
Focus and Vigilance: Performance is mental too. Melissa promotes stable energy levels, helping you stay focused on your goals without the "post-session crash".
Nervous System Support: It encourages an effective return to a calm state, which is essential for the muscle reconstruction phase to begin as quickly as possible.

Your New Habits for Optimal Hydration

Morning Kickstart: 500ml of alkaline water to jumpstart your system.
Pre-Workout: Anticipate your needs by drinking regularly an hour before.
During the Effort: Add HYDRATION. MELISSE™ to your bottle to compensate for losses in real-time.
Post-Workout: Continue using the booster for an hour to flush out toxins and rebalance your minerals.

FAQ: Your Hydration Performance Questions

Why not just drink mineral water?

Bottled mineral waters are not purified (they can contain microplastics) and their balance is not optimised for exertion. Sküma gives you the purity of reverse osmosis combined with minerals in citrate form, which are much better tolerated.

Is the Melissa booster suitable for endurance sports?

This is where it truly shines. For running or cycling, maintaining the sodium/potassium balance is the only defence against cramps and exhaustion.

Does alkaline water really help with muscle soreness?

Yes, by facilitating the removal of acidic metabolic waste, it reduces muscle stiffness the day after a workout.

Conclusion: Stop Letting Your Water Limit Your Results

Hydration is the most accessible lever for progress. By combining the radical purification of the MY™ Station, alkaline remineralisation, and the power of the HYDRATION. MELISSE™ booster, you give your body the ultimate tool to excel.