IN THIS EPISODE

Role of electrolytes in the body
Do we need sodium in sports drinks for performance?
Why is sodium in sports drinks?
Do we need sodium in sports drinks for 1-3 hour events, or only longer events?
The role of electrolytes in cramping
Sodium testing
Pre-exercise sodium intake
Sodium loading for fluid retention before specific events
Sodium bicarbonate

LINKS
-Podcast: Fueling Endurance: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fueling-endurance-nutrition-for-runners-cyclists-triathletes/id1542030768
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GUEST
Dr Alan McCubbin works in the Department of Nutrition Dietetics & Food, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University as a Senior Teaching Fellow. He is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian, and in 2021 was awarded Fellowship of Sports Dietitians Australia for his combined research and education contributions to the profession. Alan completed his PhD at Monash, focussing on the dietary sodium intake practices of endurance athletes, and the likely implications for health and performance during exercise.

HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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The Science Behind Sodium and Electrolytes in Exercise Hydration