scholarly journals Hydration Status in Adolescent Alpine Skiers During a Training Camp

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
Dirk Aerenhouts ◽  
Laurent Chapelle ◽  
Peter Clarys ◽  
Evert Zinzen
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Individual Values ◽  
Training Camp ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Alpine Skiers

Abstract Maintaining euhydration is important for optimal health, performance and recovery, but can be challenging for alpine skiers when training in a relatively cold but dry environment. This study aimed to evaluate hydration status, fluid loss and fluid intake in adolescent alpine skiers during a training camp. Twelve athletes aged 14.3 ± 0.9 years volunteered to participate in the study. Athletes resided at an altitude of 1600 m and trained between 1614 and 2164 m. During eight consecutive days, urine specific gravity was measured before each morning training session using a refractometer. Changes in body weight representing fluid loss and ad libitum fluid intake during each morning training session were assessed using a precision scale. Mean pre-training urine specific gravity remained stable throughout the training camp. Individual values ranged between 1.010 and 1.028 g/cm3with 50 to 83% of athletes in a hypohydrated state (urine specific gravity ≥ 1.020 g/cm3). Mean training induced fluid loss remained stable throughout the training camp (range -420 to -587 g) with individual losses up to 1197 g (-3.5%). Fluid intake was significantly lower than fluid loss during each training session. To conclude, urine specific gravity values before training indicated insufficient daily fluid intake in more than half of the athletes. Furthermore, fluid intake during training in adolescent alpine skiers was suboptimal even when drinks were provided ad libitum. Coaches and athletes should be encouraged to carefully monitor hydration status and to ensure that alpine skiers drink sufficiently during and in between training sessions.

scholarly journals FLUID BALANCE DURING TAEKWONDO TRAINING

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-74
Author(s):  
Felipe Gomes Belfort ◽  
Paulo Roberto dos Santos Amorim ◽  
Carlos Enrique Silva ◽  
Cassia Farias Fernandes Gonçalves ◽  
Priscila Rita Niquini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Intake ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ad Libitum

ABSTRACT Introduction Dehydration has been described as one of the main factors of reduced performance in combat sports activities, leading to death in extreme cases. Objective To investigate the pre-training hydration status and changes in fluid homeostasis during two taekwondo training sessions. Methods Eighteen male college athletes (age 22.6 ± 3.37 years) were assessed. The study design aimed to reproduce the conditions of a 90-minute taekwondo training session, divided into three stages: a) warm-up exercises (20 min); b) poomsae (30 min) and c) technical training (40 min). The athletes had ad libitum water intake during training. To assess the hydration status we considered body mass (BM), the amount of liquid consumed and urine output, which enabled us to establish absolute and relative fluid loss in kg and percentage as well as the sweating rate. We also considered urine specific gravity (USG), urine color (U-COL), and subjective sensation of thirst (Sthirst) before and after the training session. Pre- and post-training results were compared separately in each session and between sessions. Results There was a significant difference (P<0.05) in pre-training BM between the two days of training. There was a significant difference (P<0.05) in the final BM on both days of the experiment. Most subjects had relative dehydration below 2%. A significant difference (P<0.05) was recorded pre and post training for U-COL and Sthirst, with the highest rates obtained at the end of each session. Participants always started training at a low dehydration status (USG >1,020g.ml-1). Conclusions The athletes tended to start the training sessions in dehydration status, which increases over the course of the training. Ad libitum water intake was not sufficient to balance fluid loss. Changes in fluid levels between sessions were similar. Level of Evidence II; Therapeutic Studies Investigating the Results Level of Treatment.

scholarly journals Pregame Urine Specific Gravity and Fluid Intake by National Basketball Association Players During Competition

2009 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin L. Osterberg ◽  
Craig A. Horswill ◽  
Lindsay B. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Volume Of Fluid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
National Basketball Association ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Sweat Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Basketball Game

Abstract Context: Urine specific gravity (USG) has been used to estimate hydration status in athletes on the field, with increasing levels of hypohydration indicated by higher USG measurements (eg, greater than 1.020). Whether initial hydration status based on a urine measure is related to subsequent drinking response during exercise or athletic competition is unclear. Objective: To determine the relationship between pregame USG and the volume of fluid consumed by players in a professional basketball game. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Basketball players were monitored during Summer League competition. Patients or Other Participants: Players (n  =  29) from 5 teams of the National Basketball Association agreed to participate. Main Outcome Measure(s): Pregame USG was measured for each player on 2 occasions. Athletes were given ad libitum access to fluid during each game and were unaware of the purpose of the study. Volume of fluid intake was measured for each player. To assess sweat loss, athletes were weighed in shorts before and after each game. Results: Sweat loss ranged from 1.0 to 4.6 L, with a mean sweat loss of 2.2 ± 0.8 L. Fluid intake ranged from 0.1 to 2.9 L, with a mean fluid intake of 1.0 ± 0.6 L. Pregame USG was greater than 1.020 in 52% of the urine samples collected and was not correlated with fluid volume consumed during either of the games (r  =  0.15, P  =  .48, and r  =  0.15, P  =  .52, respectively). Conclusions: Approximately half of the players began the games in a hypohydrated state, as indicated by USG. Fluid intake during the game did not compensate for poor hydration status before competition. Furthermore, sweat losses in these players during games were substantial (greater than 2 L in approximately 20 minutes of playing time). Therefore, both pregame and during-game hydration strategies, such as beverage availability and player education, should be emphasized.

scholarly journals PENGARUH JUS KULIT BUAH SEMANGKA (Citrullus lanatus) TERHADAP STATUS HIDRASI ATLET DI UKM SEPAK BOLA

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-303
Author(s):  
Siti Fadlilah ◽  
Amany Linda Saputri ◽  
Yuni Afriani ◽  
Harmili Harmili
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Citrullus Lanatus ◽  
The Body ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Watermelon Rind

Background: Football as a high-intensity sport that causes fluid loss in the body often makes athletes dehydrated which results in decreased athlete performance. Provision of adequate and appropriate drinks can prevent dehydration. Watermelon rind contains high potassium which can restore lost body fluids.Objectives: Conducted a study to determine the correlation of giving watermelon rind juice to the hydration status of athletes in the Student Football Activity Unit.Methods: The study was conducted with a quasi-experimental design with a pre-posttest without control group design. A sample of 18 soccer athletes was taken using a purposive sampling technique. Subjects were given 300 ml of watermelon rind juice for 7 days. Hydration status was obtained based on the results of urine specific gravity examination. Measurement of hydration status wasconductedbefore and after the intervention period. The research instruments were urine samples analyzed in the laboratory, SOPs for making watermelon rind juice, observation sheets for giving juice, SOPs for measuring hydration status, and hydration status observation sheets. Data analysis using Wilcoxon test.Results: Specific gravity of pretest urine obtained a median of 1.025 g/dl (min-max 1.005-1.030 g/dl). Posttest urine specific gravity received a median of 1.025 g/dl (min-max 1.010-1.031 g/dl). There was an average decrease in urine specific gravity of 0.0019 g/dl at the posttest. The results of the pretest and posttest bivariate analysis obtained a p-value of 0.391.Conclusion: There is no significant effect of watermelon rind juice on the hydration status of athletes in the Student Football Activity Unit. There is a decrease in the average specific gravity of urine after being given watermelon rind juice

Fluid Retention and Utility of Practical Hydration Markers to Detect Three Levels of Recovery Fluid Intake in Male Runners

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Caitlin Stevenson Wilcoxson ◽  
Samantha Louise Johnson ◽  
Veronika Pribyslavska ◽  
James Mathew Green ◽  
Eric Kyle O’Neal
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Urine Output ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Fluid Retention ◽  
Fluid Replacement ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Retention Data ◽  
Sweat Loss ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Low Levels

Runners are unlikely to consume fluid during training bouts increasing the importance of recovery rehydration efforts. This study assessed urine specific gravity (USG) responses following runs in the heat with different recovery fluid intake volumes. Thirteen male runners completed 3 evening running sessions resulting in approximately 2,200 ± 300 ml of sweat loss (3.1 ± 0.4% body mass) followed by a standardized dinner and breakfast. Beverage fluid intake (pre/postbreakfast) equaled 1,565/2,093 ml (low; L), 2,065/2,593 ml (moderate; M) and 2,565/3,356 mL (high; H). Voids were collected in separate containers. Increased urine output resulted in no differences (p > .05) in absolute mean fluid retention for waking or first postbreakfast voids. Night void averages excluding the first void postrun (1.025 ± 0.008; 1.013 ± 0.008; 1.006 ± 0.003), first morning (1.024 ± 0.004; 1.015 ± 0.005; 1.014 ± 0.005), and postbreakfast (1.022 ± 0.007; 1.014 ± 0.007; 1.008 ± 0.003) USG were higher (p < .05) for L versus M and H respectively and more clearly differentiated fluid intake volume between L and M than color or thirst sensation. Waking (r = -0.66) and postbreakfast (r = -0.71) USG were both significantly correlated (p < .001) with fluid replacement percentage, but not absolute fluid retention. Fluid intake M was reported as most similar to normal consumption (5.6 ± 1.0 on 0–10 scale) after breakfast and equaled 122 ± 16% of sweat losses. Retention data suggests consumption above this level is not warranted or actually practiced by most runners drinking ad libitum, but that periodic prerun USG assessment may be useful for coaches to detect runners that habitually consume low levels of fluids between training bouts in warm seasons.

Urine Specific Gravity as a Practical Marker for Identifying Suboptimal Fluid Intake of Runners ∼12-hr Postexercise

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Eric Kyle O’Neal ◽  
Samantha Louise Johnson ◽  
Brett Alan Davis ◽  
Veronika Pribyslavska ◽  
Mary Caitlin Stevenson-Wilcoxson
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Fluid Replacement ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Accuracy Score ◽  
Characteristic Area ◽  
Almost All

The legitimacy of urine specific gravity (USG) as a stand-alone measure to detect hydration status has recently been challenged. As an alternative to hydration status, the purpose of this study was to determine the diagnostic capability of using the traditional USG marker of >1.020 to detect insufficient recovery fluid consumption with consideration for moderate versus high sweat losses (2.00–2.99 or >3% body mass, respectively). Adequate recovery fluid intake was operationally defined as ≥100% beverage fluid intake plus food water from one or two meals and a snack. Runners (n = 59) provided 132 samples from five previous investigations in which USG was assessed 10–14 hr after 60–90 min runs in temperate-to-hot environments. Samples were collected after a meal (n = 58) and after waking (n = 74). When sweat losses exceeded 3% body mass (n = 60), the relationship between fluid replacement percentage and USG increased from r = −.55 to −.70. Correct diagnostic decision improved from 66.6 to 83.3%, and receiver operating characteristic area under the curve increased the diagnostic accuracy score from 0.76 to approaching excellent (0.86). Artifacts of significant prerun hyperhydration (eight of 15 samples has USG <1.005) may explain false positive diagnoses, while almost all (84%) cases of false positives were found when sweat losses were <3.0% of body mass. Evidence from this study suggests that euhydrated runners experiencing significant sweat losses who fail to reach adequate recovery fluid intake levels can be identified by USG irrespective of acute meal and fluid intake ∼12-hr postrun.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN DENSITAS ENERGI DAN ASUPAN CAIRAN DENGAN BERAT JENIS URIN PADA REMAJA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 326
Author(s):  
Liani Setyarsih ◽  
Martha Ardiaria ◽  
Deny Yudi Fitranti
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Hydration Status

Background: Hydration status is a condition that describes total body fluid. One of the method of measuring hydration status is urine specific gravity. Energy density of food is the amount energy content of total weight food. Foods with high energy density tend to have a lower water content, which will affect fluid intake. The aim of this research was to know the correlation of energy density and fluid intake with urine specific gravity as one of the markers of hydration status. Method: This was an observational research with cross-sectional study design. The research was conducted in Senior High School 15 Semarang involving 55 subjects by Simple Random Sampling method. Food intake and fluid intake were assessed by 1x24 hours Food Recall. Urine specific gravity measured in laboratory. Body fat percentage measured by BIA (Bioelectrical Impendance Analysis) and physical activity assessed by 1x24 hours record physical activity. Data were analyzed by rank spearman.Result: Median of urine specific gravity men and women was 1,02 g/ml. Mean of energy density in men was 1,8±0,32 kcal/gram, in women was 2,1±0,59 kkal/gram. Mean of fluid intake in men was 2406,4±491,38 ml, in women was 2159,5±648,42ml. There was significant correlation of fluid intake with hydration status (p=0,027). There was no significant correlation of energy density and hydration status (p=0,218). Multivariate analysis showed that 14,6% of hydration status is affected by both fluid intake and energy intake. Conclusion: There was significant correlation of fluid intake with urine specific gravity. There was no significant correlation of energy density and urine specific gravity.

Variability of Body Mass and Urine Specific Gravity in Elite Male Field Hockey Players During a Pre-Olympic Training Camp

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason D. Vescovi ◽  
Greig Watson
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fluid Replacement ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Intraindividual Variation ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Training Camp ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Before And After

This field-based observational study was designed to examine the intraindividual variation of first morning body mass and urine specific gravity (Usg) in male hockey players (n = 22) during a 10-day training camp. It was also designed to evaluate the prevalence and interrelationship of morning hypohydration and postmatch dehydration using Usg and changes in body mass, respectively. Body mass and Usg were measured upon waking; body mass was also measured before and after matches. Individual means, SD, and coefficient of variation (CV) were calculated for morning body mass and Usg using 3, 6, and 8 days. Daily prevalence for euhydration and postmatch dehydration using morning Usg (<1.020) and changes in body mass (>−2%), respectively, were determined. Measurement of morning body mass and Usg for 3 days had low variability (CV < 1%) with no improvement at 6 or 8 days. Between 36% and 73% of players were considered euhydrated based on morning Usg. Postmatch body mass was reduced >1% in 50–85% of players, with up to 40% experiencing changes >−2%. Postmatch changes in body mass were unrelated to Usg the subsequent morning. These outcomes can be helpful in establishing criteria for detecting meaningful changes in morning body mass and Usg in similar settings, helping to monitor hydration status in elite male athletes. Despite ample fluid availability and consumption, many players experienced hypohydration and dehydration during the camp, indicating that careful monitoring and an individual fluid replacement approach are warranted in these environments.

Human Hydration Indices: Acute and Longitudinal Reference Values

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence E. Armstrong ◽  
Amy C. Pumerantz ◽  
Kelly A. Fiala ◽  
Melissa W. Roti ◽  
Stavros A. Kavouras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Reference Values ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Urine Volume ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Total Fluid Intake ◽  
Free Living

It is difficult to describe hydration status and hydration extremes because fluid intakes and excretion patterns of free-living individuals are poorly documented and regulation of human water balance is complex and dynamic. This investigation provided reference values for euhydration (i.e., body mass, daily fluid intake, serum osmolality; M ± SD); it also compared urinary indices in initial morning samples and 24-hr collections. Five observations of 59 healthy, active men (age 22 ± 3 yr, body mass 75.1 ± 7.9 kg) occurred during a 12-d period. Participants maintained detailed records of daily food and fluid intake and exercise. Results indicated that the mean total fluid intake in beverages, pure water, and solid foods was >2.1 L/24 hr (range 1.382–3.261, 95% confidence interval 0.970–3.778 L/24 hr); mean urine volume was >1.3 L/24 hr (0.875–2.250 and 0.675–3.000 L/24 hr); mean urine specific gravity was >1.018 (1.011–1.027 and 1.009–1.030); and mean urine color was ≥4 (4–6 and 2–7). However, these men rarely (0–2% of measurements) achieved a urine specific gravity below 1.010 or color of 1. The first morning urine sample was more concentrated than the 24-h urine collection, likely because fluids were not consumed overnight. Furthermore, urine specific gravity and osmolality were strongly correlated (r2 = .81–.91, p < .001) in both morning and 24-hr collections. These findings provide euhydration reference values and hydration extremes for 7 commonly used indices in free-living, healthy, active men who were not exercising in a hot environment or training strenuously.

Ad Libitum Fluid Intake Does Not Prevent Dehydration in Suboptimally Hydrated Young Soccer Players During a Training Session of a Summer Camp

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giannis Arnaoutis ◽  
Stavros A. Kavouras ◽  
Yiannis P. Kotsis ◽  
Yiannis E. Tsekouras ◽  
Michalis Makrillos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Total Body

There is a lack of studies concerning hydration status of young athletes exercising in the heat.Purpose:To assess preexercise hydration status in young soccer players during a summer sports camp and to evaluate bodywater balance after soccer training sessions.Methods:Initial hydration status was assessed in 107 young male soccer players (age 11–16 yr) during the 2nd day of the camp. Seventy-two athletes agreed to be monitored during 2 more training sessions (3rd and 5th days of the camp) to calculate dehydration via changes in body weight, while water drinking was allowed ad libitum. Hydration status was assessed via urine specific gravity (USG), urine color, and changes in total body weight. Mean environmental temperature and humidity were 27.2 ± 2 °C and 57% ± 9%, respectively.Results:According to USG values, 95 of 107 of the players were hypohydrated (USG ≥ 1.020) before practice. The prevalence of dehydration observed was maintained on both days, with 95.8% and 97.2% of the players being dehydrated after the training sessions on the 3rd and 5th days, respectively. Despite fluid availability, 54 of the 66 (81.8%) dehydrated players reduced their body weight (–0.35 ± 0.04 kg) as a response to training, while 74.6% (47 out of the 63) further reduced their body weight (–0.22 ± 0.03 kg) after training on the 5th day.Conclusion:Approximately 90% of the young soccer players who began exercising under warm weather conditions were hypohydrated, while drinking ad libitum during practice did not prevent further dehydration in already dehydrated players.

scholarly journals Effects of Dehydration on Archery Performance, Subjective Feelings and Heart Rate during a Competition Simulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Alexandros Savvides ◽  
Christoforos D. Giannaki ◽  
Angelos Vlahoyiannis ◽  
Pinelopi S. Stavrinou ◽  
George Aphamis
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Heart Rate Response ◽  
National Level ◽  
Urine Specific Gravity ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Physiological Strain

This study aimed to investigate the effect of dehydration on archery performance, subjective feelings and heart rate response. Ten national level archers performed two archery competition simulations, once under euhydration (EUH) and once in a dehydrated state (DEH), induced by 24-h reduced fluid intake. Hydration status was verified prior to each trial by urine specific gravity (USG ≥ 1.025). Archery score was measured according to official archery regulations. Subjective feelings of thirst, fatigue and concentration were recorded on a visual analogue scale. Heart rate was continuously monitored during the trials. Archery performance was similar between trials (p = 0.155). During DEH trial (USG 1.032 ± 0.005), the athletes felt thirstier (p < 0.001), more fatigued (p = 0.041) and less able to concentrate (p = 0.016) compared with the EUH trial (USG 1.015 ± 0.004). Heart rate during DEH at baseline (85 ± 5 b∙min−1) was higher (p = 0.021) compared with EUH (78 ± 6 b∙min−1) and remained significantly higher during the latter stages of the DEH compared to EUH trial. In conclusion, archery performance over 72 arrows was not affected by dehydration, despite the induced psychological and physiological strain, revealed from decreased feeling of concentration, increased sensation of fatigue and increased heart rate during the DEH trial.

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