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Rowing is a test of power and endurance - but where do the priorities lie and how can sports nutrition help?

10 June 2009 14:31 | Posted by: Emma Kingzett

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  • Significant sweat losses, glycogen depletion, and loss of muscular power are just some of the challenges faced by rowing athletes during both racing and training. I visited the BUCS rowing championships this month and received many questions addressing hydration, carbohydrate and maximising performance, as well as 'How do I recover efficiently?
  • In my experience with working with athletes one particuarly concerning area of sport nutrition is making weight by severe dehyration, and the implications this can have on your individual and team performance. Have a read of the factsheet below about the effects dehydration can have on performance; is severe dehydration worth the risk when your performance is at stake? http://www.lucozade.com/sport/Downloads/Factsheets/fluid_in_sport.pdf

 

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