Hydralife: Personalized Hydration Plans
So, what’s the problem?
As a former soccer coach & player, I have always been curious about how high-performing athletes manage proper hydration levels amidst their busy lives.
Athletes frequently encounter challenges in maintaining optimal hydration levels during training and competition, leading to performance decrements, increased risk of injury, & diminished overall athletic potential. Despite the widely recognized importance of hydration in athletic performance, factors such as inadequate fluid intake strategies, lack of awareness about individual hydration needs, & environmental conditions pose significant hurdles for athletes in maintaining proper hydration.
Consequently, there is a pressing need to address these challenges comprehensively to enhance athletes' hydration practices & optimize their performance, health, & well-being.
According to The National Institutes of Health, dehydration may decrease athletic performance by 97.3%
Understanding Users, Empowering Solutions
Understanding Users, Empowering Solutions
User Interview Goals
Find out…
Why athletes are motivated to stay hydrated throughout the day
What challenges athletes face with staying hydrated throughout the day
How do athletes educate themselves on the importance of hydration
User Interview Takeaways:
Athletes would prefer to look to a community of athletes & likeminded individuals for resources on hydration
Athletes would prefer to have community hydration challenges as a sense of motivation to stay hydrated & reach optimal performance
The Identified Persona
“I’d like to explore ways to help athletes build helpful hydration habits because it would support them with reaching their optimal performance & overall wellness goals.”
“How might we design a system that seamlessly integrates individual physiological data, exercise parameters, & environmental factors to deliver personalized hydration plans for athletes?”
