Does dehydration impact resistance exercise performance?

Dehydration is known to negatively affect performance and contribute to cardiac strain in endurance sports like running and cycling. Dehydration can also become an issue for team-sport athletes, particularly when competing outside in hot temperatures for prolonged periods of time. Factors such as high body mass and heavy equipment (i.e., football pads and helmets) can …

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Training Camp Considerations: Hydration

It’s about that time of year when high school and collegiate athletes will be reporting to pre-season training camp. The dreaded 2 and 3-a-day practices in the heat and humidity push the boundaries of responsible coaching. Risk of injury and illness becomes significantly heightened as the athletes are put through a grueling 1-2 weeks of …

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