Comparison of Glycerol and Water Hydration Regimens on Tennis-Related Performance

200399 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Meir Magal · University of Southern Mississippi

Michael J. Webster · North Carolina Wesleyan College

LUCILLE E. SISTRUNK · North Carolina Wesleyan College

Malcolm T. Whitehead · University of Southern Mississippi

Ronald K. Evans · North Carolina Wesleyan College

Joseph Boyd · North Carolina Wesleyan College

Abstract

The data demonstrate that relatively modest hypohydration ( approximately 2.7%) as a result of EID, significantly slows 5- and 10-m sprint times. Furthermore, although the glycerol hydration regimen provided a better hydration status than the placebo hydration regimen, no performance benefits were observed.

Topics & Keywords

Thermoregulation and physiological responses Sports Performance and Training Muscle metabolism and nutrition

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 35, Issue 1, pp. 150-156

DOI: 10.1097/00005768-200301000-00023

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