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  • Environmental Health

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  • Surfing presents unique thermoregulation and hydration challenges.
  • Understanding fluid loss is critical for surfer health and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify fluid loss in recreational surfers.
  • To analyze factors influencing fluid loss, including environmental conditions and participant characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited 306 recreational surfers across diverse locations.
  • Assessed hydration status via pre- and post-surf nude body mass.
  • Measured heart rate (HR) for exercise intensity and recorded environmental data.

Main Results:

  • Surfers lost an average of 0.82% body mass, a statistically significant reduction.
  • Increased session duration and higher body mass index (BMI) were significantly associated with greater fluid loss.
  • Each 10-minute increase in surfing time correlated with 0.06 kg fluid loss; a two-unit BMI increase correlated with 0.05 kg fluid loss.

Conclusions:

  • Prolonged surfing in warm conditions significantly impacts hydration, particularly for individuals with higher BMI.
  • The lack of rehydration opportunities during surfing necessitates proactive hydration strategies.
  • Surfers should prioritize pre-hydration to mitigate dehydration effects.