KIT ZONE
BUYER’S GUIDE
Hopefully you’llbe reading this with the sun beating down and warmth accompanying every swim, bike and run. It’s good for the soul, a nd helps you ride and run quicker due to thinner air density. On the flipside, you’ll sweat more, meaning hydration’s a must to avoid a drop in power and cognitive function.
That’s where a good hydration strategy comes in, starting with your choice of drink. Research shows that drinks containing sodium result in better hydration as, through a swathe of physiological mechanisms, this mineral allows the body to hold onto more of the fluid.
How much sodium we lose through sweating is highly individual, with sodium within a litre of sweat ranging from
