Dr. Holly Benjamin explores the critical role of sleep in the overall health and well-being of young athletes.
Dr. Colberg returns to discuss the unique challenges and considerations for girls and women who are both athletic and diabetic.
Sportsmanship makes champions. Dr. Pfeiffer discusses how athletes' success is built on strong foundations laid by coaches and family.

With the growing participation of athletes with disabilities in competitive sports, there is an increased need for specialized nutritional support

Miss the webinar? Access it below. Webinar Recording Q: Do you know caffeine’s impact on the fascia I’ve seen some

The team physician commonly encounters musculoskeletal injuries resulting from athletic activities, including during practice, training and competition. The most common

Dr. Gillham, performance psychology coach at Sanford Sports, covers a number of topics related to applied and clinical performance psychology.

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

Dr. Joy discusses the spectrum of lower energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone density that can affect young athletes.

Nitrate supplementation has consistently been shown to benefit exercise performance due to its capacity to increase nitric oxide (NO), a

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