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Annual Meeting session · 0.5 CECs

Rethinking Hydration: The Case for 'Underhydration' as a Distinct Performance and Health Risk

Although hydration is traditionally viewed through the lens of exercise performance, emerging research suggests that low habitual water intake—even without clinical signs of dehydration—may have broader implications for both athletic function and long-term health. “Underhydration” is a state…

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2026 ACSM Annual Meeting Session

What you will learn

  • Distinguish between dehydration and underhydration and understand their physiological differences
  • Describe how underhydration may impact exercise performance, thermoregulation, and cognitive function
  • Identify the potential long-term health risks associated with chronically low fluid intake, even in the absence of overt dehydration

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