Background Despite a substantial body of research, no clear best practice guidelines exist
for the assessment of hydration in athletes. Body water is stored in and shifted between …

In combat sports, athletes are divided into categories based on gender and body mass.
Athletes attempt to compete against a lighter opponent by losing body mass prior to being …

Background Increased rates of exclusive breastfeeding could significantly improve infant
survival in low-and middle-income countries. There is a concern that increased hot weather …

Balance, reaction time, and strength are key factors affecting judo performance. Although
ample research has been done examining potential strength changes caused by weight loss …

Combat sports athletes often undergo rapid body mass loss (BML), which presents health
risks. Hydration testing has been proposed as a possible solution to reduce or eliminate …

This study investigated (a) differences between males and females for changes in serum,
tear, and urine osmolality, hematocrit, and urine specific gravity following acute passive …

Introduction: Athletic performance is greatly impacted by hydration status. The combination
of several techniques is recommended to accurately measure water losses and gains. Aim …

Purpose: To determine the reliability and diagnostic accuracy of noninvasive urinary
dehydration markers in field-based settings on a day-to-day basis in elite adolescent …

Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in. Mild dehydration can
lead to fatigue, cognitive impairments, and physical complications, while severe dehydration …

The aim of this study to review the most recent research on the factors that most influence
hydration. This study review using the literature research from google scholar, PubMed, and …