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The Effects Of Mild Dehydration On Cycling Performance In The Heat, Elika Hamer
The Effects Of Mild Dehydration On Cycling Performance In The Heat, Elika Hamer
Health, Human Performance and Recreation Undergraduate Honors Theses
Abstract
Introduction: Hypohydration exceeding 2% of body mass (bm), affected by heat and thirst level, leads to decreased athletic performance. Both physiological and psychological factors of dehydration have an impact on an athlete’s perceived performance. However, it is unclear whether the effects of psychological, physiological, or both have a negative impact on athletic performance caused by mild hypohydration. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if mild hypohydration affects exercise performance in trained cyclists while blinding their hydration state. Methodology: Eleven competitive male cyclists participated in two blinded experimental trials, hypohydrated and euhydrated states by intra-venous infusions. The …