This grant is funded by Xero Shoes, which specializes in lightweight minimalist footwear for walking, running and athletics.
This grant will be designated for human research on the impacts of minimalist footwear on biomechanics, performance, injury, and physical activity across the lifespan.
Grantees funded by this research initiative will conduct research in year one and scientific activities in year two of this grant. Additionally, grantees are required to:
Attend the ACSM Annual Meeting Honors event the year the award is received,
Present funded research at an ACSM meeting in the second year of funding, and
Send the ACSM Foundation a copy of any publications or presentations related to the funded research.
Contact the ACSM Foundation for more information.
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
