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Hydration and Exercise
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Fact about hydration: Dehydration of as little as 2% body weight can impair performance.
Importance for exercise performance: Even mild dehydration can lead to significant decrements in physical and cognitive performance.
Fact about hydration: Electrolyte balance is essential for muscle function and preventing cramps.
Importance for exercise performance: Maintaining electrolyte balance sustains neuromuscular coordination and prevents muscular cramps, which impair performance.
Fact about hydration: Hydration affects thermoregulation and body temperature control during exercise.
Importance for exercise performance: Effective thermoregulation prevents overheating, allowing athletes to perform at optimal levels for longer periods.
Fact about hydration: Hydration status can influence the body's use of glycogen as an energy source.
Importance for exercise performance: Adequate hydration promotes glycogen efficiency, ensuring sufficient energy reserves for endurance sports and high-intensity activities.
Fact about hydration: Adequate water intake is necessary to maintain blood volume during exercise.
Importance for exercise performance: Proper blood volume is crucial for maintaining blood pressure and delivering oxygen and nutrients to working muscles.
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