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July 2, 2012 - 15:15
Meteorologists are forecasting a scorching day, with temperatures reaching 32 degrees C, in the shade. You had planned on going cycling? What to do? During intense efforts, the body becomes a real furnace. In hot weather, our thermoregulation system is strongly put to the test. In addition, when there is a high level of humidity in the air, sweat evaporation is reduced and there is a high risk of overheating. In reality, our body needs to get rid of the heat generated by the muscles in order to maintain an adequate temperature (thermoregulation mechanism). Plan your training in accordance with the weather: Moment Quantity to drink Before 2 hours before 500 ml of liquid 10-15 minutes before 125-250 ml of liquid During Every 15 minutes 125-250 ml of liquid After After effort Drink Temperature during effort Exercise duration Type of drink Hot and humid < 1 hour Water (except if you haven't eat for 4 hours or more) > 1 hour Water + glucides + electrolytes (Sport's drink, see recipe) Cool or cold < 1 hour Water > 1 hour Water + glucides With the cooperation of Élise Latour, Nutritionist
In hot weather, our thermoregulation system is strongly put to the test.
Plan your training!
What to drik and when to drink?
1.5 litre of water per kg of lost weight
What to drink?