Resources for exercise and fitness professionals

In the new year, fitness pros often see their facilities and schedules inundated with people looking to make a change.

As we brush the dust of 2023 from our shoulders and look around, wondering what the heck we should be

An early spring storm was raging outside, but my cardio hip hop class was pumping on a Thursday evening. The

This infographic describes the three types of empathy and five ways to incorporate empathy into your work as a fitness

Miss the webinar? Access it below. Webinar Recording Q: In the carb loading studies, what method did they use to measure

Psychologist Carl Rogers believed that every person is naturally inclined to grow in a positive direction, not only for themselves

In a hurried culture that places a high value on youthfulness, outcomes and technology, there are a few key perspectives

In the first part of this blog series, we discussed the importance of performing a static postural assessment with your clients,

Over the last decade or so, assessing static and dynamic posture has become increasingly common during health and fitness assessments

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed when it comes to your finances? You’re not alone. As a sports

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. 

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  • 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