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Effects of Dehydration on Cognitive and Physical Performance in Female Golfers: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Study

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  • Whitney Stevenson

    (Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA)

  • Jennie S. Zabinsky

    (Athletic Department, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA)

  • Valisa E. Hedrick

    (Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA)

Abstract

Athletes’ commitments to nutrition practices can set them apart in their field. Few studies have investigated the impact of hydration practices on golfers’ performance who compete for up to eight hours a day, and none have studied female golfers. In this pilot, randomized crossover study, female elite golfers (n = 6) completed 4 simulated golf holes in both euhydrated and dehydrated states. Euhydration was attained by following NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) hydration guidelines; dehydration was attained by a 12-h overnight fluid fast. Before any fluid intervention, five out of six participants were dehydrated at baseline using urinary specific gravity (USG) classifications for euhydration (USG < 1.010) and dehydration (USG > 1.010). No significant condition by time interactions were found between hydration conditions. Although not significant, participants in a dehydrated state demonstrated lesser mean 7-iron distance (141.9 ± 10.0 vs 144.2 ± 8.0 m), lower putting accuracy (2.4 ± 1.0 vs 2.7 ± 10.0 putts made out of 4 attempts), and greater perceived effort (10.9 ± 2.1 vs 10.5 ± 1.6) as compared to their euhydrated state. The finding of one participant out of six with significant dehydration (USG = 1.021) during attempted euhydrated state may suggest the need for alternative methods to promote adequate hydration in future studies and possibly in golf practice.

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  • Whitney Stevenson & Jennie S. Zabinsky & Valisa E. Hedrick, 2019. "Effects of Dehydration on Cognitive and Physical Performance in Female Golfers: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Study," J, MDPI, vol. 2(4), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jjopen:v:2:y:2019:i:4:p:32-507:d:286473
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