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Why sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their best
Many athletes understand that replacing the sodium lost when they sweat is important for maintaining performance, but they don't really know why. Here's why...
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Hydration, sweat and cramping Video
Andy Blow joins the TrainerRoad team for an episode of the Ask A Cycling Coach Podcast that focuses on hydration, sweat and cramping...
129 MINUTE WATCH
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All Things Hydration
Andy joins ultrarunner and Human Performance Outliers podcast host, Zach Bitter, to explain how you can refine your hydration strategy...
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What is hypernatremia? (and how you can avoid it!)
Hypernatremia is high blood sodium that can affect endurance athletes in long, hot races. Learn what causes it, how it differs from hyponatremia, and how to prevent it.
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How heat stroke tripled a pro's sweat rate (and what he did next)
Pro triathlete Matt Hanson explains how a heat stroke changed his sweat rate and what he's changed to be able to nail his hydration strategy in the heat...
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Does dehydration cause cramping? 5 takeaways from a 30-year study
PF&H Sports Scientist Emily Sutton breaks down five key takeaways from a landmark 30-year study into the causes of muscle cramps in IRONMAN® triathletes.
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hDrop hydration sensor review: How accurate is it?
PF&H Sports Scientist, Tash Cooper-Smith, summarises the accuracy and validity of the hDrop hydration sensor after testing it out in the Precision Performance Lab...
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Nix Hydration Biosensor Review: How accurate and useful is it?
Sports Scientist, Tash Cooper-Smith, takes a look at how accurate and useful the Nix Hydration Biosensor is when measuring sweat soduim concentration and sweat rate...
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How useful and accurate is the FLOWBIO S1 wearable sweat sensor?
We review the FLOWBIO S1 hydration sensor after testing it in the Precision Performance Lab...
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How professional rugby players tackle the heat
New South Wales Waratahs' Head of Performance, Nick Lumley, explains how the Super Ruugby side approach fueling and hydration before, during and after matches...
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How to fuel and hydrate during training sessions
You have a race plan, but how does that translate into your training sessions? Read on to find out...
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8th Annual Cramp Survey Results: Common causes of and cures for cramp
More than 600 athletes took our 8th Annual Cramp Survey and we've shared the data to give you an insight into the potential causes and solutions to Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps...
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Is A Lack Of Salt Holding You Back In Cycling?
The Global Cycling Network get Sweat Tested to understand their sweat losses and refine their hydration strategies.
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Do you have hyperhidrosis or are you just really sweaty?
If you've ever wondered if your sweat levels are a little *too* high, read on to learn about a condition called hyperhidrosis...
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Talk Ultra: Hydration for distance runners
An in-depth discussion about how to tailor your hydration strategy for ultra running.
138 MINUTE LISTEN
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