Sodium in sport:
theory and practise

In this lecture series on ‘Sodium in sport’ with Dr. Alan McCubbin the latest insight with regards to sodium and electrolytes are discussed. Sodium receives a lot of attention amongst athletes and there are string belief systems that have developed around the topic. But what does the evidence really show?

What we will cover:
   Can sodium reduce muscle cramping?
   Which athletes benefit most from sodium?
   Do salty sweaters need more sodium?
   How to test sodium needs during exercise?
   How much sodium during exercise for performance?
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Speakers
1
Number of lectures
3
Video time
90
Reading
3
Exams
1

Dr Alan McCubbin

Alan is an Accredited Sport Dietitian and works as a Senior Lecturer at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. His main research interests are the sodium needs of endurance and ultra-endurance athletes, and the role of AI in dietary analysis and dietary recommendations for athletes. Alan has also worked as a sports nutrition practitioner for over 20 years across a range of sports and athletes, from recreational to Olympic and professional level. He is a Fellow of Sports Dietitians Australia, the course coordinator for SDA's Sports Dietetics Course, and consults to the training-based nutrition app Fuelin. Alan's podcast Fueling Endurance answers common nutrition questions that runners, cyclists and triathletes face, and is accompanied by resources for both athletes and practitioners.
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