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ACSM Position Stand - Exercise and Fluid Replacement
Here is the text for the official position stand of the American College of Sports Medicine position stand on adequate fluid replacement of individuals participating in regular physical activity.
Athletes Using Energy Gels Need More Water
While gels are useful for providing energy for endurance exercise, the biggest challenge may be drinking enough fluid with them.
Endurance Athletes at Risk of Drinking Too Much Fluid
Marathoners and Triatheletes Must Maintain Balance Between Salt and Water or Risk Hyponatremia.
Hydration Study: Athletes Underestimate Fluid Needs
Study results showed that even experienced athletes drastically underestimated how much sweat they lost and consequently drank too little to stay well hydrated.
Water vs. Sports Drinks
The low-down on water vs. sports drinks during exercise.
Sodium Needs of Athletes
To avoid the risk of hyponatremia (low blood sodium concentration), it is more important for athletes to get adequate sodium before, during and after exercise.
Test Your Sweat IQ
How much do you know about sweat? Sweating is natural to an athlete, yet not many know how it can be both helpful and harmful to them. Take this quiz and see how you score.
Carbohydrate-Protein Drink Improves Time to Exhaustion
An article in the Journal of Exercise Physiology - online has studied the ergogenic effects of various beverages after a glycogen lowering diet and exercise bout. The research abstract follows.
Super Oxygenated Water
They promise mental awareness, greater concentration and more energy to athletes. Do they work?