About this story The Exercise is Medicine® Active Aging initiative highlights the powerful role physical activity plays in supporting health, function, and quality of life as we age. In this contributor story, Amelia Iams PT, DPT, CKTP, CIDN, CCI shares the lasting influence of her grandmother, “Super Hazel,” whose lifelong commitment to staying active reminds us that […]
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
