Mark Hutchinson, MD, FACSM
University of Illinois – Chicago
President
Mark Hutchinson, MD, FACSM
University of Illinois – Chicago
Vice President
Walter Thompson, PhD, FACSM
Georgia State University
Treasurer
William Kraus, MD, FACSM
Duke University School of Medicine
Secretary
Katie Feltman, CAE
ACSM CEO
Samuel Browd, MD, Ph.D.
The Sport Institute at UW Medicine
Nailah Coleman, MD, FACSM
Children’s National Hospital
Irene S. Davis, PhD, PT, FACSM
University of South Florida
Barry Franklin, PhD, FACSM
William Beaumont Hospital
Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM
Intermountain Health, Park City Hospital
Michael McBrayer
DonJoy Global
Penny Mitchell
Lupus Research Alliance
David Myers
Wolters Kluwer
Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, FACSM
PMP Media, LLC
Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, FACSM
University of Pennsylvania
Angela Smith, MD, FACSM
Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children
Kimberly Stein, PhD
Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Kevin Vincent, MD, PhD, FACSM
University of Florida
Stella Volpe, PhD, RDN, ACSM-CEP, FACSM
Virginia Tech University.
Silvano Zanuso, PhD
Technogym
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
