Personalized Hydration Strategies Based on Training Time and Environmental Factors Among Football Players in Inner Mongolia, China

Abstract

This study examines the personalized hydration strategies of football athletes in Inner Mongolia, China, focusing on their perceived effectiveness in improving athletic performance, recovery, and health. Data were collected from 200 football athletes, assessing their views on the impact of hydration strategies on performance metrics, hydration logs, symptom monitoring, recovery quality, and body metrics. The results indicate that athletes find personalized hydration strategies effective, with hydration logs being the most highly rated aspect for ensuring consistent fluid intake. Endurance and strength during training sessions were particularly positively impacted by hydration, while symptom monitoring and tracking body metrics were seen as less effective. Despite some variation in the perceived effectiveness of different strategies, no significant differences were found across demographic factors, including age, gender, or years of experience. The study concludes that while personalized hydration strategies are widely considered beneficial, greater emphasis on symptom monitoring and body metrics could further enhance hydration practices. The findings suggest a need for educational interventions to improve hydration awareness and application among athletes.