Gatorade sports lab sweat test reveals 3 common hydration mistakes athletes make
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Gabby Landsverk
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An amateur roller derby athlete underwent a sweat test at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, which revealed three key hydration mistakes: not consuming enough water, insufficient electrolyte replacement, and inadequate carbohydrate intake during workouts. The article details the testing process and provides actionable insights for athletes of all levels about proper hydration and fueling strategies.
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· 3 pulledThe Gatorade Sports Science Institute offers exercise testing for elite athletes. I put my sweat to the test as an amateur roller derby athlete.
I wasn't consuming enough water, electrolytes, or carbs during workouts.
A sweat test at Gatorade's sports science lab for elite athletes revealed I wasn't consuming enough water, electrolytes, or carbs during workouts.
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