Quick answers

Do I need electrolytes if I train indoors?

You lose sodium and other minerals in sweat wherever you train. Electrolytes are most useful for long, intense or hot sessions, which is common in the Cyprus summer.

Can I take electrolytes every day?

Many formulas are made for daily use. Check the sodium content on the label and follow the serving size. If you have a medical condition that affects salt or blood pressure, check with your doctor first.

Tablets, sachets or tubs: which is best?

Tablets and sachets are portable single servings, and tubs are usually the better value for daily use.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Keep to the recommended serving. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication or have a medical condition, check with your doctor first.

Electrolytes

Electrolytes are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge. Electrolytes affect how your body functions in many ways, including: The amount of water in your body. The acidity of your blood (pH) Your nerve and muscle function.

They regulate nerve and muscle function, hydrate the body, balance blood acidity and pressure, and help rebuild damaged tissue. The muscles and neurons are sometimes referred to as the “electric tissues” of the body. They rely on the movement of electrolytes through the fluid inside, outside, or between cells.

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