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How to quickly recognize and treat hyponatremia, how to get faster with a low TSS training plan, how EPO and your hematocrit affect your performance and more in Episode 271 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

Nothing deters a workout quite like a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps are tricky, but you can prevent them by making adjustments to your sodium and hydration intake and treat them with stretches, salt, and maybe a touch of hot sauce.

You might need extra water and electrolytes for your indoor workouts. You can make the most of your indoor training sessions by planning your hydration around your sweat rate, and using a fan to assist your body’s evaporative cooling process.

Whether your training indoors or riding a gran fondo, hydration is crucial for your health and performance. Physiology, weathers, and time all play a role in what to drink when cycling.

Andy Blow of Precision Hydration joins us for a deep dive into hydration, sweating, cramping and more. More show notes and discussion in the TrainerRoad Forum. Topics covered in this episode What really causes cramps? How do you accurately test sweat rates? Is it necessary to replace sodium in the mornings? What influence does recent…