Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
Hydration recommendations have traditionally been based on data collected primarily in male athletes, leaving important gaps in our understanding of female-specific hydration physiology. This webinar-based course presents findings from one of the largest investigations of sweat rate, sweat sodium concentration, and sweat sodium loss in female team-sport athletes, highlighting sport-specific differences and the considerable variability observed both within and between sports. Learners will also gain insight into emerging research on sex differences in fluid balance responses to acute water ingestion, providing a broader understanding of how biological sex may influence hydration status and rehydration. Together, these findings underscore the importance of individualized hydration and sodium replacement strategies and provide practical considerations for supporting the health and performance of female athletes.
