Hydration has always been a cornerstone of fitness performance, yet it is often overlooked. The focus used to center on drinking enough water throughout the day. Now, people are asking harder questions: What’s actually in the water we’re drinking? The Environmental Working Group’s database reveals alarming truths—Los Angeles Department of Water and Power users consume water with 42 contaminants, including arsenic levels 572 times higher than recommended amounts. That sobering statistic has forced gyms and their members to rethink their relationship with tap water.

This shift in awareness has created an opportunity for companies to address water quality and the environmental costs associated with bottled water alternatives. Two brands are stepping up with solutions designed specifically for fitness environments. FloWater tackles the contamination problem head-on with advanced filtration systems, while Yanga Sports Water reimagines the entire hydration experience. Each brings a distinct approach to solving what has become a critical wellness concern.

FloWater: Purification That Actually Works

Rich “Raz” Razgaitis founded FloWater in 2013 after recognizing a fundamental disconnect in the water industry. People had stopped trusting their tap water, but the available filtration options hadn’t evolved to match modern concerns. The consequences only made it worse as plastic bottle consumption soared, sugary drinks filled the gap, and dehydration became normalized.

FloWater’s response centers on its 7x Advanced Purification system, which removes up to 99.9% of contaminants, including PFAS, microplastics, and lead. The perfect option for gym owners who care about their members’ health, installing a FloWater station addresses concerns about contamination and environmental impact. According to the company’s website counter, FloWater systems have eliminated over 1 billion plastic water bottles from circulation.

The filtration technology matters because standard systems can’t catch everything. PFAS chemicals, microplastics, and heavy metals require specialized removal processes. FloWater’s multi-stage approach handles what basic filters miss, delivering water that members can feel good about drinking.

Yanga Sports Water: Flavor Meets Function

While FloWater focuses on purification, Yanga Sports Water takes hydration in a different direction. This subscription-based system is exclusive to gym environments, offering members access to a Hydration Station featuring six vitamin-enriched, calorie-free flavors. Options include Berry Boost, Peach Vibe, Passionfruit Burst, Tropical Punch, Lemon Zing, and Coconut Pineapple Breeze.

The model works through a small subscription fee that grants unlimited access to filtered, flavored water. Members fill their reusable bottles at the station, adjusting flavor intensity to personal preference. Each serving contains fewer than five calories, is GMO-free and sugar-free, includes added vitamins, and utilizes Brita filtration as its base. Some flavors include caffeine for pre-workout energy.

Yanga addresses single-use plastic waste while offering fun-flavored, nutrient-filled water. The station becomes a social hub—members pause between sets, chat after classes, and treat refills as part of their routine. The variety keeps hydration interesting without adding unwanted calories or artificial ingredients.

Final Thoughts

A casual approach to water doesn’t hold up anymore, with major concerns surrounding health and environmental ramifications demanding our attention. Members now understand that what they’re putting in their bodies matters as much as their workout programming. The levels of arsenic, lead, microplastics, and chemical contaminants in our water are measurable realities that impact daily health.

FloWater built a better filtration system because trust in tap water collapsed. Yanga recognized that people want hydration to feel less utilitarian and more enjoyable. These companies built solutions that align with what gym members want and need. 

About Elisa Edelstein
Elisa is a curious and versatile writer, carving her niche in the health and wellness industry since 2015. Her lens is rooted in real world experience as a personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder and extended out of the gym and on to the page as a writer where she is able to combine her passions for empowering others, promoting wellness, and the power of the written word.