Chapter
Chapter 38 Water, Hydration and Sports Drink
Abstract
Hypohydration has more consistently been proven to impair aerobic and high intensity endurance activities than muscular strength and cognitive activities. During exercise, as hypohydration reaches levels >3%, core temperature rise may be accentuated and pose health risks. This is of special concern in children and adolescents as well as older individuals who may be more susceptible to heat-related diseases, especially when exercise is performed …
Authors
Meyer F; Timmons BW; Wilk B
Book title
Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance
Pagination
pp. 377-384
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.1016/b978-0-12-396454-0.00038-2