Aerobic exercise in the heat is difficult. What I’ve found that works for me is “salt sticks.” They’re capsules of electrolytes that help rebalance during times of high water intake.
I take one after approximately consuming 1.5 liters of water, depending on temperature and water consumption rate. I also take one if my fingers start swelling; a certain sign of dehydration. It works for me and maybe it’ll work for you.
Aerobic exercise in the heat is difficult. What I’ve found that works for me is “salt sticks.” They’re capsules of electrolytes that help rebalance during times of high water intake.
I take one after approximately consuming 1.5 liters of water, depending on temperature and water consumption rate. I also take one if my fingers start swelling; a certain sign of dehydration. It works for me and maybe it’ll work for you.
This is the video that convinced me to give electrolytes a try is GearSkeptic’s Performance Nutrition for Backpacking, Part 4: Electrolyte Balance. The whole playlist is good, as long as you’re prepared for many hours of talking hands and reading up his sources.
I’ll check it out, thanks!