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Lawrence Spriet – Testing Elite Hockey Players

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2015 Hockey Coaches Conference
Topic: Testing Elite Hockey Players
Presenter: Dr Lawrence Spriet – Gatorade

Dr. Spriet’s basic research examines how skeletal muscle generates the large amounts of energy needed to exercise and compete in work and sport situations. He has studied the performance of athletes of all levels to determine the optimal intake of fluids pre, post and in game. During intense competition coaches can maximize their team’s performance by ensuring their players are properly fueled. Learn about the science which links hydration to performance.

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