EP/34 - How to Hydrate for Optimal Health and Performance with Sports Scientist Andy Blow

 

Coach Jenny and Andy Blow the founder of Precision Hydration discuss the essential role hydration plays in the life of athletes. Recommendations and strategies for how to properly hydrate and fuel for marathon runners and Ironman competitions are explored along with important information on how athletes should recognize and cater to their unique hydration needs.

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

 

4:26 TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR F1 DRIVERS

6:02 HYDRATION PACKS FOR F1 DRIVERS

7:47 THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION

9:38 STARTING THE PRECISION HYDRATION COMPANY

10:38 HOW MUCH HYDRATION IS APPROPRIATE? 

12:51 WHY IS SODIUM SO IMPORTANT?

20:36 HOW ATHLETES DETERMINE HYDRATION & SODIUM NEEDS

23:23 SEASONAL VARIATION IN HYDRATION

24:56 HYDRATION GOAL SETTING

28:09 HOW THIRST WORKS

32:20 WHEN THIRST CUES FAIL ATHLETES

34:54 PROFESSIONAL HYDRATION ASSESSMENTS

37:45 GENETIC ASPECTS OF SODIUM CONCENTRATION

39:58 HYDRATION PRELOADING

41:58 HYDRATION RECOMMENDATIONS

44:11 HYDRATION STRATEGIES

47:42 HYDRATION FOR MARATHON RUNNERS

49:04 FUELING FOR AN IRONMAN

59:35 FUELING & HYDRATION NEEDS DEFINED

54:42 CRAMP REDUCTION STRATEGIES

59:28 RECOGNIZING OPTIMAL HYDRATION

1:00:44 ADJUSTING HYDRATION STRATEGIES AS ATHLETES AGE

1:04:19 HOW MENSTRUATION IMPACTS HYDRATION

1:07:57 DRINKING ALCOHOL BEFORE A RACE?

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- Hydration needs are unique to the individual

- Hydration strategies should change as athletes age

- Primary needs for fueling and hydration are water, salt, and sugar (calories).

 

SPECIAL OFFER: 

Use the code COACHJENNY to receive a free box/tube of Precision Hydration. Simply add the COACHJENNY code at check out at PrecisionHydration.com to receive up to $13.99 of product to test on your next training workout (shipping rates apply).

 

WEBSITES & ARTICLES MENTIONED:

 

Precision Hydration - Official Website

 

Take the free online Sweat Test to get a personalized hydration strategy with advice on what, when and how much to drink.

 

Why sodium is important to perform at your best.

 

How to start hydrated and why that’s so important.

 

Why athletes cramp up and how to avoid it.

 

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

 

Andy Blow

Founder, Precision Hydration

 

Andy Blow has a few top 10 Ironman and 70.3 finishes and an Xterra World Age Group title to his name. He founded Precision Hydration to help athletes solve their hydration issues. He has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and was once the Team Sports Scientist for Benetton and Renault F1 teams.

 

Connect With Andy Blow Online:

Official Website - Twitter Profile - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn Profile