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Fluid and fuel intake during exercise.

Edward F Coyle1

  • 1Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA. coyle@mail.utexas.edu

Journal of Sports Sciences
|February 20, 2004
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Athletes should tailor fluid, carbohydrate, and salt intake to their sport and environment. Proper hydration and fueling during exercise reduce fatigue and heat illness risk, especially in hot conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutritional Biochemistry

Background:

  • Athlete hydration and fueling strategies aim to prevent fatigue and heat-related illnesses.
  • Current recommendations for fluid, carbohydrate, and salt intake during exercise are based on ergogenic and thermoregulatory benefits.
  • Understanding optimal intake is crucial for athletic performance and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence for fluid, carbohydrate, and salt ingestion during exercise.
  • To provide guidance on optimizing these intakes for performance and health.
  • To identify substances that do not benefit, or may harm, athletes during exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on exercise hydration, fueling, and ergogenic aids.

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  • Analysis of physiological responses to different ingestion strategies.
  • Evaluation of environmental factors influencing fluid and electrolyte balance.

    • Main Results:

    • Fluid intake should match sweat rate; 2% body weight loss is tolerable in cool/temperate conditions but impairs performance and increases heat injury risk in hot environments.
    • Carbohydrate intake of 30-60 g/hour reduces fatigue; sodium is beneficial for prolonged exercise (>2h) or heavy sweaters.
    • Glycerol, amino acids, and neurotransmitter precursors offer no benefit; caffeine may be an exception.

    Conclusions:

    • Individualized hydration and fueling plans are essential, considering sport-specific demands and environmental conditions.
    • Optimizing water, carbohydrate, and sodium intake is key for attenuating fatigue and preventing heat illness.
    • Athletes should avoid non-beneficial supplements and focus on evidence-based nutritional strategies.