Sentences with phrase «salty sweater»

Some individuals are considered salty sweaters, meaning the sodium concentration of their sweat is higher than average.

Athletes who feel dizzy, lightheaded, or experience muscular cramping post-workout may be salty sweaters experiencing an electrolyte imbalance.

Some athletes are «salty sweaters» who lose more salt than the average athlete.

Before Workout: If athletes are a «salty sweaters» then they might consider drinking an electrolyte beverage or having a salty snack prior to a heavy workout (> 60 — 90 minutes) or one that is performed in hot temperatures.

Sweat rate is highly variable between athletes, with some athletes losing up to 2.5 liters per hour (that's more than a large soda bottle) and others lose more electrolytes (the salty sweater).7, 8,9 With proper heat acclimatization, sweat rate will increase, but the concentration of electrolytes in the sweat will be less (i.e., less salty sweat).

Sports drinks provide some sodium, however, if you are a salty sweater or are exercising in very hot weather you may need to take in an extra 400 - 800 mg of sodium per hour.

«Salty sweaters (who notice a white film on their skin after a workout), heavy sweaters (who produce a high volume of sweat during exercise), people working out in hot, humid temperatures, and endurance athletes need to pay close attention to their sodium intake,» advises Pritchett.

If you're not a salty sweater, a bottle of water before exercise is all you need.

If, however, you're a salty sweater or you're working out longer than 60 minutes, a sports drink helps replace the electrolytes lost through sweat.

Increase your sodium intake before exercise if you are a salty sweater — meaning you notice salt residue on your clothes during or after physical activity.

However, salty sweaters, indicated by skin and clothing covered in salt residue during and / or after exercise, should eat a salty snack or drink a sports drink instead of water for pre-exercise hydration.

Long runs on the weekend (one to four hours): Electrolytes are important before, during and after Carrie's long runs because she is a «salty sweater» and has a history of muscle cramps.

Replacing specific amounts of sodium during exercise is more important when a client is a salty sweater and / or exercise lasts longer than two to three hours.

Though Carrie considers herself a «salty sweater,» she isn't experiencing muscle cramps during the short runs so sports drinks should not be necessary.

Carrie considers herself a «heavy sweater» and a «salty sweater» because her clothes are drenched with fluids and caked with salt after a long run.