Episode 131 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments" with Dr Alan McCubbin PhD (Monash University, Australia) and Dr Ollie Jay PhD, University of Sydney, Australia).

Discussion Topics Include:

Describing hot and humid environments
Overview of physiology of "Exertional Heat Stress"
Thermoregulation
Gastrointestinal Function and Integrity
Exertional Heat Stress and impact on performance & health
Other factors such as clothing and body-composition
Heat acclimation & acclimatisation
Fluid and electrolyte balance and assessment
Hydration and related nutrition strategies overview
Impact and relevance to different sports such as team sports and ultra-endurance events

Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

Sports Dietitians Australia Position Statement: Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments

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#131 - "Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments" with Alan McCubbin PhD and Ollie Jay PhD