Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: [EN] Comprehending hydration commences with accurate terminology. Euhydration denotes the condition of adequate total body water content, which is essential for athletic performance and health (Casa et al., 2000). Dehydration refers to the process of losing bodily water by physiological mechanisms, including perspiration during physical activity, breathing, and excretion through feces or vomiting. This process leads to a net deficit of bodily water, a condition referred to as hypohydration (Casa, Clarkson, & Roberts, 2005). Conversely, hyperhydration refers to an excessive total body water content, which can pose significant risks. Preserving euhydration provides numerous advantages for athletes. Principal benefits encompass the preservation of athletic performance (Casa et al., 2005; Walsh, Noakes, Hawley, & Dennis, 1994), optimization of metabolic heat dissipation to avert hyperthermia (González-Alonso, Mora-Rodríguez, Below, & Coyle, 1997; MacLeod & Sunderland, 2012), regulation of mood (Armstrong et al., 2007), and enhancement of post-exercise recuperation (Bergeron, Laird, Marinik, Brenner, & Waller, 2009). Proper fluid consumption is crucial for vital physiological processes, encompassing nutrition transport, waste elimination, cellular integrity, thermoregulation, blood pressure regulation through blood volume control, acid-base balance, and cardiovascular function (Casa et al., 2000). Notwithstanding its significance, hypohydration is prevalent in weight-class sports. Studies reveal that 60-90% of athletes in judo, boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), taekwondo, and wrestling undergo fast weight reduction of 6-8 kg immediately prior to competition (Barley, Chapman, & Abbiss, 2018). These athletes often utilize harmful practices, including fasting, meal omission, fluid restriction, excessive exercise, and training in rubber or plastic suits to achieve dehydration (Artioli et al., 2010). The practice of rapid weight loss by dehydration 2-3 days before competition exposes athletes to considerable risks associated with hypohydration (Coswig et al., 2019).
Source: Buleria (Universidad de León)
Author: Ceylan, Bayram
Institution: Kastamonu University
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7112092691