Nutritional Requirements For Exercise In The Hot Environment

Competition in the hot environment is not conducive for optimal sport performance as both dehydration and hyperthermia adversely affects physical performance. In addition, the ability to train in the hot environment is also impaired if the nutritional needs are inadequate.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Singh, Rabindarjeet
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2005
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Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/113/
http://eprints.usm.my/113/1/Nutritional_Requirements_For_Exercise_In_The_Hot_Environment.pdf
Description
Summary:Competition in the hot environment is not conducive for optimal sport performance as both dehydration and hyperthermia adversely affects physical performance. In addition, the ability to train in the hot environment is also impaired if the nutritional needs are inadequate.