Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | The Endurance Athlete: Opportunities and Limits 

Presented by: Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Questions answered by: SW: Shawn Wierick, MS, MBAPhD Student in Exercise Science, University of Arkansas  WCA: Whitley Atkins, Ph.D.  Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, University of New Mexico  What is the most efficient way to train an endurance athlete 3 months prior to […]

Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | The Hidden Cost of Sleep Loss on Nutrition and Performance 

Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Questions answered by: JFI – Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, FAAN, FAES | Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburg KS – Kim Schwabenbauer, PhD, RD, CSSD | Associate Professor, PennWest Clarion; Owner, Fuel Your Passion Sports Nutrition Counseling  Any Opinions or scientific interpretations […]

Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | Strength Training in Older Adults

Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Q: What kind of tech support did (does) Vivo provide to overcome that particular barrier to success? Q: How long is each class- 30 minutes? An hour? And how much is the class focused on strength? Vs. cardio, stretching, etc. Q: what […]

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