Weight changes, medical complications, and performance during an Ironman triathlon

2004180 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Karen Sharwood · Sports Science Institute of South Africa

Malcolm Collins · University of Cape Town

Julia H. Goedecke · University of Cape Town

Greg J. Wilson · University of Cape Town

Timothy D. Noakes · University of Cape Town

Abstract

Large changes in body weight during a triathlon were not associated with a greater prevalence of medical complications or higher rectal temperatures but were associated with higher serum sodium concentrations.

Topics & Keywords

Thermoregulation and physiological responses Exercise and Physiological Responses Muscle metabolism and nutrition

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 38, Issue 6, pp. 718-724

DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.007187

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