Rochester Active Sports Club

Electrolytes, the mineral salts that conduct the electrical energy of the body, perform a cellular balancing act by allowing nutrients into the cell, while helping to remove waste products. Certain elements, sodium, chloride, magnesium, calcium and potassium, play a primary role in cellular respiration -- that of muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission. Hydration is the medium which aids electrolyte transport and is crucial for both the health and performance of every cell in your body. Your hydration state is mostly dependent upon water intake or loss thru sweat but is also heavily influenced by electrolyte status. The endurance athlete regularly challenges their bodies’ ability to maintain optimal hydration. To better understand what you need to do to keep your body in balance during long endurance events, read on