#131 - "Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments" with Alan McCubbin PhD and Ollie Jay PhD

Episode 131 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments" with Dr Alan McCubbin PhD (Monash University, Australia) and Dr Ollie Jay PhD, University of Sydney, Australia).

Discussion Topics Include:

• Describing hot and humid environments
• Overview of physiology of "Exertional Heat Stress"
• Thermoregulation
• Gastrointestinal Function and Integrity
• Exertional Heat Stress and impact on performance & health
• Other factors such as clothing and body-composition
• Heat acclimation & acclimatisation
• Fluid and electrolyte balance and assessment
• Hydration and related nutrition strategies overview
• Impact and relevance to different sports such as team sports and ultra-endurance events

Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

• Sports Dietitians Australia Position Statement: Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #112 - "Hydration and Performance: Evidence Unpacked" with Dr Lewis James
• #117 - "Nutrition and Ultramarathon Running" with Dr Ricardo Costa
• #93 - 'Hydration and Performance' with Stavros Kavouras PhD

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