Blood, sweat and tears: hydration testing in combat sports 💥🥊
Monitoring tools for combat sports.
Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Implications for Hydration Testing in Combat Sports-Investigating Body Mass Loss and Biomarker Changes
Background
Hydration monitoring tools are employed in numerous combat sports organisations to assess whether or not it is safe for an athlete to cut weight. But are they valid or reliable tools? 🧐
