ABSTRACT
Physiological Considerations of Hydration, Dehydration, and Rehydration .........250 Hydration...........................................................................................................250 Dehydration ....................................................................................................... 251 Rehydration ....................................................................................................... 252
Influence of Hydration Status on Body Temperature ............................................. 253 Influence of Hydration Status on Exercise Performance .......................................256 Influence of Ergogenic Aids on Hydration Status .................................................. 258
Caffeine ............................................................................................................. 258 Glycerol .............................................................................................................260 Creatine .............................................................................................................260
Current Hydration Controversies ........................................................................... 261 Runners Have Faster Marathon Times When They Consume Less Fluid ......... 261 Is “Drinking to Thirst” a Sound Approach to Rehydration? ............................. 262 What Is the Best Method to Assess Hydration Status? ..................................... 263 Developing Individualized Hydration Plans .....................................................266
References ..............................................................................................................269
