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Hydration Status, Habits, And Knowledge Of Collegiate Cross Country Runners, Laura J. Comee Apr 2016

Hydration Status, Habits, And Knowledge Of Collegiate Cross Country Runners, Laura J. Comee

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Abstract: Dehydration exceeding 2% loss of body mass can cause decreased cognitive and physical performance in endurance athletes. While many runners carry water bottles with them, most do not know their sweat rate or fluid recommendations, increasing the risk for heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke. Purpose: To assess hydration status, habits, and knowledge of collegiate cross country runners. Methods: Institutional Review Board approval was obtained and subjects completed informed consents. Thirty-three female and twenty-five male Division III collegiate runners participated in the study. Hydration status was assessed measuring the specific gravity of three urine samples one each …


Hydration Status And Performance During Two-A-Day Summer Soccer Training Sessions With Female Athletes, Kristina Burk Apr 2014

Hydration Status And Performance During Two-A-Day Summer Soccer Training Sessions With Female Athletes, Kristina Burk

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Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status And Anaerobic Performance In Female Collegiate Basketball Players, Anna Krieger Apr 2014

Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status And Anaerobic Performance In Female Collegiate Basketball Players, Anna Krieger

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This presentation examines the relationship between vitamin D status and anaerobic performance; determines if the temporary deficiency that occurs during the late fall and winter months is associated with decreased anaerobic performance; and examines the efficacy of 2000 IU vitamin D3 daily supplementation to maintain and/or improve vitamin D status in female young adults.