Korean Journal of Exercise Nutrition (운동영양학회지)

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Improving hydration in elite male footballers during a national team training camp - an observational case study

  • Mohr, Magni (SDU Sport and Health Sciences Cluster (SHSC), University of Southern Denmark) ;
  • Nolsoe, Eli Leifsson (Centre of Health Science, University of the Faroe Islands) ;
  • Krustrup, Peter (SDU Sport and Health Sciences Cluster (SHSC), University of Southern Denmark) ;
  • Fatouros, Ioannis G. (Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly) ;
  • Jamurtas, Athanasios Z. (Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly)
  • Received : 2021.10.26
  • Accepted : 2021.12.01
  • Published : 2021.12.31
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Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to (i) assess hydration levels in elite male football players during a national team training camp before and during qualifying matches, (ii) evaluate the effect of coaching strategies for hydration based on feedback from hydration monitoring, and (iii) assess possible relationships between hydration status and training load or wellness markers. [Methods] Thirty-one male players (age 27±4 yrs; height 185±6 cm; weight 82.9±6.7 kg; body fat 10.4±2.3%) representing a national team from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) participated. The players were studied during three different national team training camps related to the UEFA Nations League tournament. Urine specific gravity (USG) was measured to assess hydration status. During all camps, the players were actively coached on improving strategies for hydration and given individual feedback on their test results. The training load was measured using GPS technology, and wellness questionnaires were completed. [Results] USG decreased progressively and significantly (p<0.005) during camp 1 and hydration status improved over the three camps, with fewer dehydrated and more well-hydrated players identified during the last part of camp 3. Significantly (p<0.05) higher USG values were observed 2 days prior to a match (MD-2) than on match day (MD); consequently, 52% of the players were dehydrated on MD-2 and only 6% on MD. No correlations were observed between hydration status and training load or wellness markers. [Conclusion] Dehydration is a challenge in elite male football, but continuous monitoring of hydration status and coaching on hydration strategies can lead to major improvements and reduce the degree of dehydration.

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