Should You Hyperhydrate Before a Race?
Performance nutrition coach Scott Tindal weighs the pros and cons of hyperhydration (also known as “water loading”) before a race or big training day.
Scott Tindal is a performance nutrition coach with 20 years of experience working with pro and amateur athletes. He has a Masters degree in sports medicine and a post-graduate diploma in performance nutrition. He is the co-founder of FuelIn, an app-based personalized nutrition coaching program.
Performance nutrition coach Scott Tindal weighs the pros and cons of hyperhydration (also known as “water loading”) before a race or big training day.
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