Prevalence of dehydration before training in profesional Chilean soccer players
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- Sebastián Astudilloj(Author),
- Cristian Álvarezi(Author),
- Rafael Zapata-Lamanag(Author),
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- Rodrigo Ramírez-Campilloe, h(Author)
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- eUniversidad de Los Lagos,
- fUniversidad Mayor
Publication Information
Output type
Original language
SpanishPages from-to (Number of pages)
Pages 308-311 (4 pages)Journal (Volume, Issue Number)
Nutricion Hospitalaria (Volume 32, Issue 1)Publication milestones
- Published - 01/07/2015
Publication status
ISSN
0212-1611External Publication IDs
- Scopus: 84936767372
- PubMed: 26262731
Abstract
Introduction: there is a lack of studies concerning hydration status before training in professional soccer player. Purpose: to describe hydration status before regular training practices in professional soccer players. Methods: a total of 156 male soccer players (age 25.4 ± 5.2 y) from six professional Chilean clubs were included. No hydration or food intake recommendations were made before experiment, with the aim to assess hydration status under athlete’s regular “real” conditions. Body mass, height and urine specific gravity (USG) measurements were performed before training practices. Results: 98% of athletes showed dehydration (between moderate and severe) before regular training practices. Discussion: dehydration is the most prevalent hydration status in professional Chilean soccer players before training, which may negatively affect athlete´s performance and may increase their risk of heat-related injuries.