# 18 – Andy Blow, world class expert on nutrition and hydration, on sodium's importance, cramping and correctly planning hydration, electrolytes and calories


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Sep 06 2020 52 mins   2
Episode Summary Andy discussed the vital importance of sodium in endurance performance; determining sodium needs thru’ a sweat test; cramping and planning for calories, fluids and electrolytes independently Show Notes 00:50 – Details to free one-on-one consultation with Precision Hydration and product discount (Free consultation) 03:15 – Andy introduces himself 04:20 – Importance of sodium in endurance performance 05:55 – How to do a sweat test (Precision Hydration Sweat Test) 08:05 – Average sweat sodium concentration 11:05 – Concept of hyponatremia 14:45 – How to replace sodium and other electrolytes 19:40 – Using table (common) salt for sodium replacement 23:00 – Planning for calories, fluids and salts independently 26:15 – Hypertonic, isotonic and hypotonic drinks 31:15 – Cramping – potential causes and precautions 38:00 – Electrolyte loading strategy for hard workouts and races 39:40 – Drinking to thirst 41:50 – New areas like wearable technology 44:25 – Quiz Time! 48:10 – Recommendations on resources like books, websites, YouTube channels and podcasts Precision Hydration Resources Free consultation on nutrition and hydration (Valid Till 30 Sep, 2020) Precision Hydration Sweat Test How to measure your sweat rate How to tell if you're a salty sweater How to start hydrated and why that's so important What is hyponatremia and how can you avoid it? 15% Discount Code: “RAJRUNNING” (Valid till 30 Sep, 2020) Contact Precision Hydration Website: precisionhydration.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @thesweatexperts Instagram: @precisionhydration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionhydration Books and other Recommendations Endure by Alex Hutchinson (Amazon Link) KoopCast (https://www.buzzsprout.com/765419) Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj Website: runfitraj.com Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj Twitter @RunningRaj