Chapter
The Importance of Fueling and Hydrating During Exercise
38:56 - 43:40 (04:44)
Proper hydration and fueling during exercise are crucial for optimal performance, as without it, the body will start to feel the effects of dehydration and lack of nutrients, even if it's not yet failing. These effects can make exercise feel harder and can force the body to slow down to prevent further damage.
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Dehydration and fasting can affect the performance of runners during marathons.
38:56 - 40:22 (01:25)
Summary
Dehydration and fasting can affect the performance of runners during marathons. Lack of water intake and nutrition can cause thickening of blood and loss of energy, leading to suboptimal performance during hot and sunny weather conditions.
ChapterThe Importance of Fueling and Hydrating During Exercise
Episode#046 - Alex Hutchinson - Endure; Finding The Limits Of Human Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
The orange and red warning lights on our body should be seen as signifiers that we need to slow down and pay attention to our body's needs for fuel and hydration.
40:22 - 43:40 (03:18)
Summary
The orange and red warning lights on our body should be seen as signifiers that we need to slow down and pay attention to our body's needs for fuel and hydration. By ignoring the orange lights, we are setting ourselves up for potential failure by hitting the red lights, which can cause greater harm to our bodies.