7.3 - Hydration: Importance of Fluid Balance During Exercise
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What are the primary functions of water in the body?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when we sweat.
What is dehydration?
💡 Hint: Consider how we feel when we sweat a lot without drinking.
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What is the main function of water in maintaining body temperature?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to our body when we sweat.
True or False: You should only drink water when you're thirsty.
💡 Hint: Consider how athletes hydrate before they start exercising.
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You are a coach observing an athlete who is frequently cramping during workouts, especially in hot conditions. What hydration advice would you give them to improve performance?
💡 Hint: Consider the timing and type of fluids for effective hydration.
Discuss the physiological changes that occur in the body during dehydration and how these changes might impact performance.
💡 Hint: Think about blood circulation and temperature control mechanisms.
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