Chapter 46 Water Hydration and Sports Drink

Hypohydration has more consistently been proven to impair aerobic and high-intensity endurance activities than muscular strength and cognitive activities. During exercise, as hypohydration reaches levels 3%, core temperature rise may be accentuated and pose health risks. This is of special concern in children and adolescents as well as older individuals who may be more susceptible to heat-related diseases, especially when exercise is performed …