Optimum hydration is geared around the general premise that fluid intake should match fluid losses
and that these processes are extremely individualized. It is an individual process because
rehydration practices vary based on a wide-variety of issues (discussed earlier). The crux of this
process is trying, to the best of your ability, to match fluid intake with fluid losses. If this can be
done relatively closely, then all of the hazards of under or overhydrating are avoided and the
likelihood of a safe and productive exercise session is maximized. The following guidelines should
assist in establishing a hydration protocol: