How Does Hydration Work? [Podcast #87]

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and I talk about some of the science behind sports drinks and hydration for mountain biking.

By Jeff Barber
January 31, 2017 Last Updated: January 27, 2021

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In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and I talk about some of the science behind sports drinks and hydration for mountain biking. Since we’re neither doctors nor experts on hydration, we talk about the history of electrolyte-based sports drinks and give an overview of some of the research that’s out there on the subject. We also talk about our own, non-scientific sports drink taste test results.

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bikerboy15 California // 2016
Feb 8, 2017

Gatorade has tasted really diluted to me recently.... has anyone else noticed that? also nice music on the end!!! :D

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Apvdh Minnesota // 2015
Feb 1, 2017

How do you guys feel about V8 for a recovery drink?

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Jeff Barber Georgia // 1998
Feb 1, 2017

I've used V8 on road rides, though I haven't personally used it for recovery. Your body certainly needs salt after sweating a lot, and V8 delivers it!

bikerboy15 California // 2016
Feb 7, 2017

Out of interest... do you guys write out and plan what to say for ur podcasts or just wing it and have some note...? I guess that you would plan and practice..?

Jeff Barber Georgia // 1998
Feb 8, 2017

I wish we were smart enough to just wing it. :)

We usually write an outline beforehand and do some research, particularly for episodes like this one. From there it's mostly just one take, though we do edit out any slip ups.

Sweet! Lovin 'em!

Your a NASCAR driver Aaron... wow! What's that like? What car did you drive?

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