Hydration

• Why is hydration important for performance?

  It maintains fluid levels for bodily functions
• What role does water play in the body?

  Water is involved in every bodily function
• How does water affect cell function?

  Water is crucial for cellular processes
• What is the composition of blood plasma?

  Over 90% of plasma is water
• What happens to blood when hydration levels are low?

  Blood becomes more viscous and sticky
• Why is water important in respiration?

  Water is a reactant in cellular respiration
• What should you do to stay hydrated before performance?

  Drink regularly and test urine color
• What does dark urine indicate?

  It indicates dehydration
• What is the concept of continuous sipping?

  Regularly drinking small amounts of water
• Why should you drink before performance?

  To replenish fluids lost during warm-up
• What is a drinking strategy during long performances?

  Fluid intake should be regular and pre-thirst
• What should hydration look like after exercise?

  It should be immediate and non-alcoholic
• Why should alcohol be avoided after exercise?

  Alcohol is a diuretic that dehydrates
• What is a diuretic?

  A substance that promotes water loss