The EIM Research Learning Collaborative (EIM RLC) is a global community of researchers, clinicians, practitioners and partners working to advance the science of physical activity integration.
Join our global community of researchers, practitioners, and clinicians working together to advance the science of integrating physical activity into healthcare and community settings. Whether you are looking to collaborate, share ideas, build capacity, or contribute to new research, we invite you to become part of the EIM RLC.
Support for the Exercise is Medicine® Initiative is provided by:
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.
