Many high level performance athletes train at altitude to improve their performance when they race or compete at sea level, but more often than not, if they haven’t been training at a higher altitude for several weeks before competition their performance will ultimately suffer. However, some events suffer more than others. It’s known that power and…
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Does Sodium Supplementation Help Avoid Dehydration While Running in the Heat?
Athletes have been consuming sports drinks and supplements for year to help avoid dehydration and the consequences that come with it. It’s often been debated if sodium and potassium supplements within sports drinks or simply taken by themselves can help preserve an athletes plasma volume, prevent dehydration, and maintain body weight while competing at high…