Hydration And Physical Activity: Risks, Challenges, And Benefits

Course overview

Remaining well hydrated during physical activity ¿ especially activities in warm environments ¿ maintains important physiological functions, reduces the perception of effort, and increases exercise capacity. Consuming too little or too much fluid during physical activity compromises physiological function and jeopardizes health. In this program, two of the world¿s leading experts in sports nutrition and hydration, Dr. Ronald Maughan and Dr. Bob Murray, will review the key elements related to the science of hydration and physical activity with special emphasis on the benefits of remaining properly hydrated and the risks of drinking too little or too much.