The importance of athlete hydration

Dehydration causes a drop in plasma volume, which means less oxygen can be carried around the body. This results in an increase in body temperature, which is associated with an increased breakdown of muscle glycogen and can cause premature fatigue. Lower plasma sodium is associated with loss of electrolytes in sweat. The body must be hydrated at all times during exercise to ensure optimal cognitive and coordination functions. When you sweat, you not only lose water, but also lose some vitamins and minerals, especially sodium, potassium, but also magnesium and chlorine. Therefore, for activities that last more than an hour, it is recommended to consume liquid enriched not only with OH, but also with electrolytes. It is important to start the training sufficiently hydrated. During the training itself, which lasts more than 60 minutes, drink 400 - 800 ml of sports drink/hour or 150 – 250 ml every 15 – 20 minutes. Try to follow this recommendation even if you are not thirsty. However, do not drink too much and do not overdo it with liquid, as the consequences can be fatal!

Crown Sport Nutrition has developed several types of hydration drinks:

HyperDrink 45 and 90: is a powdered drink of the highest quality, the ideal composition of carbohydrates, sodium and nutrients necessary to improve performance both in training and in competitions. In 500ml you will consume 45 or 90g of carbohydrates and an additional supply of sodium (approximately 208mg in the 90g version and 235mg in the 45g version).

Isodrink & Energy: provides all the necessary ingredients not only for maintenance, but also for improving performance in training and competitions. It consists of a mixture of carbohydrates in the ratio 2:1:1 (maltodextrin: dextrose: fructose), with the addition of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) and L-glutamine.

Pro Salt capsules: contain a high sodium content, i.e. 310 mg per capsule. Each capsule also contains potassium, calcium, magnesium and chloride. Minerals are in the form of highly bioavailable organic salts (citrates and gluconate). You can drink the capsule with a sip of liquid or shake it into an isotonic drink and drink it during exercise.

All Crown Sport Nutrition products carry the Informed-Sport anti-doping certificate.

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