Hydration is vital for health and athletic performance, yet it’s often overlooked compared to carbohydrates for energy, protein for recovery, or even electrolytes to replace losses. We often forget to consider fluid intake for optimal performance. What makes a good sports drink, and is there a perfect one? How much fluid should you consume during exercise? What’s the best way to rehydrate after exercise? How does hydration differ in cold weather?
Whether in summer or winter sports, proper hydration is key to unlocking your full athletic potential. This webinar explores the role of fluids in sports performance, offering practical insights through case studies. You’ll learn how to choose the right sports drink, develop an effective hydration strategy, and avoid common hydration mistakes to optimise your performance.
About Judith Haudum
MMag. Judith Haudum MSc is a sport scientist and sport dietitian who’s based in Austria and has received her sports dietetics degree from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, US. Judith is the head of nutrition at the Olympic Centre Salzburg, Austria, and also the head of nutrition of the Austrian Skiing Federation, Ski Austria. Through her company sportnutrix she works with international professional athletes from various sports, especially road cycling. Judith is also adjunct faculty member of the University of Salzburg, Austria, and Fachhochschule Bern, and board member of the Austrian Sport Nutrition Society (ÖGSE). Additionally, she is the co-author of the hydration chapter (Chapter 15) within the textbook Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition.