Knowledge and moisture habits in athletes top 10 Brazil's 800m proof

Abstract

During intense training and after competitions, athletes lose significant amounts of fluid, which if not properly reset can result in loss of income and possible injury. This descriptive study aimed to verify the knowledge of the best athletes of middle-ground of Brazil on fluid replacement issues before, during and after competitions and training. The sample with the ten best proof of the athletes of the 800-meter dash during the Trophy Athletics Brazil. It used a standardized questionnaire with 18 objective questions related to the knowledge and practice of hydration during training and competition. The main results indicate that 80% of athletes always hidratavam during training and competition, in this case curious fact that 20% reported that they sometimes or almost never hidratavam these conditions and the most alarming of this study factor was when people were asked about the most appropriate way to hydrate, as 50% said they have no idea of how it should be carried out, 30% said they should hydrate with half a liter for every half hour and only 20% said the proper way to hydrate, which would a liter of room for a quarter of an hour. It was noticed that the athletes even being among the best in Brazil do not have the knowledge of the importance of hydration before, during and after training and competition.