Reprint of American College of Sports Medicine position statement on Exercise and Fluid Replacement
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1996 Jan;28(1):i-vii.
It is the position of the American College of Sports Medicine that adequate fluid replacement helps maintain hydration and, therefore, promotes the health, safety, and optimal physical performance of individuals participating in regular physical activity. This position statement is based on a comprehensive review and interpretation of scientific literature concerning the influence of fluid replacement on exercise performance and the risk of thermal injury associated with dehydration and hyperthermia.