date:Apr 19, 2016
All physical activity leads to loss of body fluid and electrolytes in the form of sweat. Unless fluid losses are replaced during exercise, an athlete will become dehydrated. Dehydration impairs performance by causing the following: increased heart rate; impaired heat regulation; increased perceived exertion (i.e. exercise feels harder than usual and fatigue sets in earlier); reduced mental function; reduced skill level; stomach upset.
An athletes sweat loss needs to be determined in order to pr