{"id":4696,"date":"2020-12-30T21:06:08","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T21:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightersvault.com\/?p=4696"},"modified":"2022-06-27T21:39:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T21:39:59","slug":"hydration-for-mma-fighters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/hydration-for-mma-fighters\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydration For MMA Fighters – Our Guide To Tap Out Dehydration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to hydration for MMA, the violent nature of the sport makes hydration critical for the safety of fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hydration is hardly an exciting subject. Most people would prefer to learn about other, more exciting topics such as how to train optimally<\/a>, and what supplements to take<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, the truth is, hydration is a fundamental part of our athleticism. Without it, all of our other efforts would be in vain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To that end, we\u2019ve put together this article on hydration for MMA fighters \u2013 why it\u2019s so important, and what are some practical takeaways for you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Importance of Hydration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Research shows that as little as two percent dehydration can significantly impair our cognitive function and athletic performance. In crossover studies, dehydrated fighters become fatigued more quickly and can\u2019t exert the same power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dehydration also seems to lead to muscle cramps, which can significantly hinder our athletic performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, not drinking enough fluids leads to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n