September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and for men living in the U.S., one in eight will be diagnosed with

Here we are in early 2023, and Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM) is beginning to roll. ESM came into existence at the start of

Cancer-related fatigue (C-rF) is a debilitating symptom that affects around one-third of people for months or years after cancer treatment.

Several international guidelines and position statements have recommended that exercise should be embedded as standard practice in cancer care. The

Low muscle and prognosis   The question of muscle and cancer is one of the most fascinating and rapidly growing

In 2009 our team published the Australian guidelines on exercise and physical activity for people with cancer emphasizing the imperative

This chart outlines the effects of exercise on health-related outcomes in those with cancer. The guide features evidence-based physical activity
For all adults, exercise is important for cancer prevention and specifically lowers risk of seven common types of cancer: colon,

GSSI Pre-Conference

The Physiology of Hydration: More Than Water Alone

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. 

Divider line green, blue, black
  • Session 1: Sweating the detail: New insights on hydration considerations for athlete performance
    • Lewis James, PhD, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
  • Session 2: Functional ingredients in fluid replacement beverages for athletes
    • Lindsay Baker, PhD, Director at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute
  • Session 3: The hydration toolkit: Practical approaches to athlete support
    • Floris Wardenaar, PhD, Associate Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University