Chapter 14 of 30 · 12 min read
By Omar AbdohUpdated
What this chapter covers
A 2% drop in body water reduces strength output measurably. Most people training in a gym right now are somewhere between 1% and 3% down and have no idea.
Hydration is the highest-leverage, lowest-effort variable in this entire book. It costs nothing, requires no equipment, and is the single most common reason a good session feels inexplicably terrible.
This book is educational and is not medical advice. It cannot account for your medical history, medication or injuries. Speak to a qualified clinician before changing how you eat or train, particularly if you are pregnant, managing a health condition, or returning from injury.
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Hydration and Electrolytes for Training
Fluid balance, sodium requirements, sweat rate estimation, and practical workout hydration.
Fluid balance, sodium requirements, sweat rate estimation, and practical workout hydration.
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