2.5. Diet during the Experiment
dehydration
DEHYDRATION
As mentioned above, throughout the experiment, all athletes lived at the same accommodation and followed the same training schedule, sleeping time, and diet. During the experiments, the participants consumed a controlled mixed diet (50% CHO, 20% Fat, 30% Pro). Daily energy intake was set at 3500–4000 kcal (depending on the day), and the protein dose varied from 1.6 to 1.8 g/kg of body mass. During the experiment, the athletes consumed an isotonic sports drink or plain water. The dehydration level was assessed using Osmocheck calibrated in mOsm/kg H