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Does dehydration reduce performance?
The question of whether mild dehydration (~2-3% body mass loss) really affects athletic performance is crucial. While several studies...
Lewis James and Nidia Rodriguez-Sanchez
6 min read
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Wildland firefighters: a special breed of athletes
It's 4:30 AM as the laces of the thick soled fire boots are tightened. The only light comes from a headlamp and the inside of the tent is...
Brent Ruby
4 min read
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Ice slush: effects, benefits and evidence
Ice slush, or slurry, is a very low temperature (0-1 °C) drink made with blended ice and liquids. Although popular as ‘slushies’ and...
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read
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Are electrolytes important for athletes?
In this series of blog posts, we’ve discussed what is meant by the ‘electrolytes’, that are promoted in sports nutrition products. We’ve...
Alan McCubbin
7 min read
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