Evaluación del estado de hidratación y composición corporal en deportistas amateur de taekwondo que asisten a la escuela de taekwondo Xavier Romero en el periodo de 2025 a 2026.

Abstract

This study examines the lack of attention to fluid and electrolyte balance and its effect on muscle development in taekwondo. Therefore, the purpose is to establish the connection between hydration status and the composition of body compartments. The study employs a correlational, cross-sectional, quantitative design, with a sample of 40 athletes, and utilizes electrical bioimpedance analysis, in addition to an analysis of weight variations. The findings reveal that women have higher dehydration percentages and more severe cases due to lower body water content. Pearson’s correlation analysis indicates that there is no correlation between static body composition and the degree of water loss. In other words, heat stress is a result of the metabolic intensity of combat and environmental conditions. These findings underscore the importance of rehydration protocols for improving athletic performance and reducing clinical risks in athletes.