Andy Blow from Precision Fuel & Hydration talks through how to start hydrated in the video below -- including why the traditional approach to preloading can be problematic.

For additional details on starting hydrated, check out this great article from Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/hydration/how-to-start-hydrated-and-why-that-is-important-sodium-preloading-what-to-do-before-a-race-hydration/

While not required for every training session or race, your performance will be improved by preloading for races/sessions that are long, take place in hot/humid weather, and/or are likely to lead to significant sweat losses due to other environmental factors (e.g. a longer indoor bike ride where you know you'll end up with pools of sweat on the floor).

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