Macarena Michaud

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Dehydration negatively affects muscle performance by impeding thermal regulation, altering water movement across cell membranes, and interfering with actin-myosin cross-bridge formation. There are several ways that dehydration can affect your muscles. Firstly, poor hydration can worsen delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMs) after exercise. Dehydration and muscle cramps are also known to be closely linked. Two other muscle problems which can be made worse or caused by dehydration include muscle fatigue and muscle weakness. 1. Dehydration can worsen DOMS
Fluids can be lost through exercise, making it especially important that we drink extra water whilst doing any kind of movement. However, did you know that failing to keep your water intake up whilst exercising could also make DOMs (delayed onset muscle soreness) worse? 2. Dehydration and muscle cramps are closely linked
Dehydration can also affect the muscles by contributing to muscle cramps – painful contractions of the muscles. This problem is particularly apparent during or after exercise when we lose lots of fluids. Also, a build-up of lactic acid in the muscles during lots of exercise can cause cramp, which may worsen with the addition of dehydration. 3. Dehydration may contribute to muscle weakness
When the body becomes dehydrated, it also loses lots of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride through sweat. One of the more surprising effects that this can have on the body is muscle weakness. This is because, as was mentioned previously, the muscles need these electrolytes to function efficiently. Magnesium, for one, is essential for the likes of muscle strength and function; plus, it can influence pain levels.