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Fri 06 Jun 2010Fluid levels and sporting success
NEW INNOVATORS - CLARITY-CENTRE.ORGATHLETES IN Ireland are trialling a device that measures the sodium content in sweat to ensure optimum fluid levels. Physical and mental performance can be undermined by too little, or in some cases too much, fluid intake.
Existing methods of measuring fluid loss are relatively basic and include weighing the athlete before and after competition or training, often too late to have a significant impact.
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