The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) today released an updated Position Stand, Exercise and Fluid Replacement, placing emphasis on customized or individualized hydration regimens and offering details on hydration before, during, and after exercise. The official ACSM pronouncement is published in the February 2007 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. The new guidelines represent a summary of research and knowledge of fluid replacement (fluid-electrolyte needs) and the impact of fluid replacement on exercise performance and health. New to this version, a Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT) is included to document the strength of evidence for each conclusion and recommendation. Exercise and ...