What are the telltale signs of dehydration during exercise?
Early symptoms include: • lacking in energy • nausea • feel hot • fatigue sets in early during exercise • skin appears flushed and feels cool and clammy If any of the above occurs, you should stop exercising and drink between 100-200ml of water or sports drink every 10-15 minutes. If you have more advanced symptoms such as a bad headache, dizziness or light-headed, short of breath or appear disorientated then you should stop exercising, follow the above action of drinking water or a sports drink and seek professional help.
