Drinking gallons of pure water without adequate sodium and potassium causes hyponatremia and impairs muscle contraction efficiency. The sodium-potassium pump requires precise mineral ratios to maintain cellular turgor and facilitate neuromuscular action potentials.
Key Biomechanical Principles
- Takeaway: Consume 500mg to 1,000mg of sodium prior to intense workouts in warm environments.
- Takeaway: Balance sodium with dietary potassium from avocados, leafy greens, and squash.
- Takeaway: Urine color should be pale straw; clear urine frequently indicates mineral over-dilution.
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