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Technology
Delve into the 2026 fitness trends report and learn how wearable technology is transforming health and fitness.

As you look around your home, you may spot devices like smartphones, tablets, smart TVs or even fitness tools like

Let’s face it, sometimes data can be dry. As researchers and practitioners, our goal is to collect and publish data,

The future of publication ethics is likely to be significantly influenced by continued advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the

Dr. Thayne Munce discusses a groundbreaking applied sports science research study titled "Beyond the Turf: Data-Driven Athlete Health."

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We’ve all seen the increase in the number of available apps to monitor lifestyle behaviors such as physical activity, sleep

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