Salt tablets for runners are one of those confusing topics, not much discussed in the athletic community. Are salt tablets useful or should they be avoided? There is a lot of controversy about rehydrating products, and electrolyte drinks. Both of these serve the function of salt supplementation for the athlete who does a normal workout routine, or lives […]
Dehydration in Sport and How It Affects Triathlon Performance
Dehydration in sport causes fatigue- no question. Fatigue toward the end of a prolonged sporting event may result as much from dehydration as fuel depletion! Exercise performance is impaired when an individual is dehydrated by as little as 2% of body weight. Losses in excess of 5% of body weight can decrease the capacity for […]