Electrolytes are one of the easiest ways to feel better, train smarter, and stay safe on any adventure — whether you’re walking your neighborhood, fasting for clarity, or climbing 10,000-foot peaks.
Most people think hydration is just “drink more water,” but water alone can actually make you feel worse if you dilute your sodium too much. Electrolytes help your body balance fluid, energy, muscle function, and clarity — no matter your fitness level.
TrailGenic™ has tested many electrolyte blends across hot days, cold days, summit pushes, and beginner hikes. The goal of this Playbook is simple:
Give you a clean, neutral electrolyte protocol that works for everyone — beginners to experts — and leaves room for the future TrailGenic electrolyte.
Whether you’re:
your body still uses electrolytes every hour.
Electrolytes support:
Beginners benefit the most because electrolytes immediately make hiking and fasting feel easier.
This pillar is your entry point into the TrailGenic Method.
We keep it simple:
Match your electrolytes to the type of day you’re having — not a specific brand.
TrailGenic has tested many blends. Some work well for:
This Playbook teaches the protocol, not the product.
Later, we’ll introduce a TrailGenic™ electrolyte designed specifically for our method — but this Playbook works with any high-quality mix.
Use electrolytes when:
Electrolytes improve all of this within 5–10 minutes.
These zones make the method easy for beginners and scalable for experts.
For:
Protocol:
This is perfect for beginners easing into fasted walking or hiking.
For:
Protocol:
Still beginner-friendly — as long as you start slow and follow the basics.
For:
Cold reduces your thirst but increases sodium loss.
Protocol:
Beginners often overlook this — it’s the #1 reason people feel dizzy in cold weather.
This simple step makes the biggest difference:
Drink 1 serving of electrolytes 30–60 minutes before you start.
Beginners feel:
It’s the easiest “win” in the TrailGenic system.
Beginners tell us this makes hiking feel twice as easy.
Electrolytes help you avoid:
Beginner protocol:
This stabilizes your energy for the rest of the day.
Electrolytes fix most of these fast.
TrailGenic has tested many electrolytes:
They all have strengths.
You can use any one you like today — and transition to TrailGenic’s own electrolyte formula when it’s ready.
This Playbook will work seamlessly with it.
Electrolyte Steps for Beginners
Absolutely. Electrolytes help with fasting, walking, warm days, and general energy.
No — electrolytes are beneficial for everyone.
1 serving in the morning is usually enough.
Yes. Electrolytes don’t break a fast and actually make fasting easier.
It doesn’t matter. Follow the protocol — not the brand.