Baseball-Specific
Hydration-Strategies
• Baseball
performance is directly affected by what & when baseball players
drink.
• In-game
hydration-strategy required to maintain energy for
baseball-performance.
• Without
properly timed fluids, baseball-performance will suffer.
• Playing
in dehydrated-state causes premature fatigue & limits post-game
recovery.
During
Game
• Do
not wait until thirsty to drink. Thirst is unreliable indicator of
hydration-status.
• Consume
at least 8-12 oz. between innings.
• Consume
15g of carbohydrates per 8-oz fluid.
• Maintain
electrolyte balance by consuming 100-200g per 8-oz fluid.
• Alternate
between water & sports-drinks.
• Avoid
coffee, tea, & caffeinated sodas, which cause dehydration.
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