Electrolytes and football performance

magnesium & potassium ⚡️

Electrolytes are particles that carry an electric charge within the body. These electrolytes help maintain the necessary balance of fluid within the body to help carry the nerve messages (impulses) throughout the body. If we don’t have the correct balance of fluids and electrolytes we will not be able to pass these messages throughout the body and thus will affect the bodies ability to contract muscles. This is also why people turn to electrolytes to help with muscle cramps, it all ties into the impulses being able to be transmited throughout the body.

Electrolytes main function may be to help maintain a balance of hydration.💦 But it’s what that balance of hydration does for our body, day in day out, is what is really impressive.

Did you know that as little as 1 – 2% loss of body fluids can cause significant declines in physical performance, this is why hydration is such an important aspect for all athletes. 🤓

Consuming electrolytes before we start the game will allow our body to digest, absorb and then put the electrolytes to work within the body ready to be fully utilised as we play.💪🏻