HYDRATION ANALYSIS

What is it? 

Hydration analysis is used to determine an individual’s body fluid balance i.e. are you in a hydrated or dehydrated state.

Why is it important?

It is important to maintain regular fluid balance before, during and after exercise to promote optimal performance and adequate recovery. Pre- and post-performance hydration analysis can be extremely beneficial in: 

• Creating a hydration strategy around training and competition 

• Reducing risk of injury 

• Preventing dehydration which can negatively impact physical and cognitive performance by:

  • Increasing the strain on the cardiovascular system 

  • Increasing the breakdown of energy in the muscles during exercise

  • Increasing the risk of nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and gastrointestinal problems

  • Reducing the time to exhaustion 

  • Reducing exercise tolerance time and drive to exercise in the heat

What it involves? 

Hydration status is measured from a urine sample or body weight changes before, during or after exercise. 

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