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DEHYDRATION IN BOXING

DEHYDRATION IN BOXING. What is Dehydration?. Represents the excessive loss of body water. Causes of Dehydration. Excessive sweating Vomiting Diarrhea Inadequate water intake Excessive urination. Signs of Dehydration. Increased thirst Dry mouth Dry skin Sunken eyes Low urine output.

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DEHYDRATION IN BOXING

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  1. DEHYDRATION IN BOXING

  2. What is Dehydration? • Represents the excessive loss of body water

  3. Causes of Dehydration • Excessive sweating • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Inadequate water intake • Excessive urination

  4. Signs of Dehydration • Increased thirst • Dry mouth • Dry skin • Sunken eyes • Low urine output

  5. Effects of Dehydration on the Boxer • Decreased alertness • Decreased concentration • Slowed reaction time • Increased tiredness or fatigue • Headaches • Impaired exercise performance

  6. Tests for Dehydration • Tenting of the skin (the skin remains elevated after being pulled up and released)

  7. Tests for Dehydration • Check urine color • Darker urine indicates more dehydration

  8. How to treat dehydration • Replenish with oral fluids • Fluid replacement with intravenous fluids (only in severe cases) • Stop fluid loss

  9. How to Prevent Dehydration in Boxing • Avoid rapid weight loss • Drink plenty of water • Avoid • Saunas • Sweat suits • Diuretics (water pills) • Laxatives

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