Post-exercise rehydration has been widely studied, with special emphasis on retention of ingested fluid; little research has been done on why we drink more or less. Purpose: To identify if voluntary drinking cessation ...

The purpose of this study was to develop a regression model to predict maximum heart rate (HRmax) from basic sociodemographic variables and to compare it with the 220-age rule of thumb. Data were obtained from 635 adults ...

Abstract of the presentation at the 2018 ACSM Annual Meeting

PURPOSE:to determine the strength of the association between the amount of fluid people say they want to drink after exercise and the actual amount of fluid intake within 30 min post-exercise.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the hydration status, fluid balance and core temperature changes during an enduro motorcycle race. METHODS: 12 professional male enduro drivers gave written informed consent to participate. Data were ...

The objective of the ACSM Annual Meeting is the exchange of scientific information. Authors of free communications must submi t abstracts by a specific deadline for evaluation. As the written record of those presentations, ...

Thirst is claimed to be a perfect measure of fluid needs, but insufficient information is available on the association between thirst perception and actual dehydration. Purpose: to assess the strength of the actual ...

PURPOSE: To compare average power output (APO) results as calculated directly fro m instantaneous vertical ground reaction forces (IVGRFs), with the Bosco Test APO. METHODS: 18 sedentary adult males (21.6±2.4 years, ...

PURPOSE: To determine the hydration status (HS) and its relation with fluid intake habits (FIH), and exercise variables of fitness enthusiasts before one exercise session on different times of the day, at three different ...