5 things you might not know about dehydration

Nov 18, 2014

by 226ERS #FeedYourDreams

We know it by heart, it is a mantra that every athlete must repeat again and again, drink water, take salts, drink water, take salts ...

But There are more factors that influence when preventing dehydration in the practice of sport, then we present 5 things that you might not know about this phenomenon that manifests itself at the time when the loss of liquid is superior to the intake.

1. A loss of 2% liquid with respect to body weight can lower your performance up to 20%

The volume of water in low blood, with which blood pressure can be reduced. The blood becomes thicker and the heart should pump stronger to do the same job. It sounds bad, right?

2. It's not just about drinking during exercise

Hydration in the hours prior to physical activity is vital, we must carry a Hydration plan Prior to any competition, at this point the isotonic drinks, that will help us replenish electrolytes both before and after the effort.

3. Cold or height exercise increases dehydration

This is critical, since when suffering from cold We do not perceive the need to hydrate in the same way as in situations where heat squeezes. It is important Drink even if we are not thirsty, both cold and heat, when the thirst arrives, the dehydration process has already begun.

4. Glycogen shortage influences negatively

We recommend that you consult this guide Nutritional tips so that your glycogen intake is adequate.

5. Drinking only water is counterproductive

Since we are eliminating sodium without replenishing it, which can lead us to a state of Hypotonic dehydration. Ingesting capsules with mineral salts and electrolytes Help avoid this situation.