Female-Athlete Hydration Initiatives : Gatorade x WNBA

Gatorade x WNBA have introduced a new initiative focused on improving hydration awareness and education among female athletes. Initial testing involves WNBA players from multiple teams, with plans to expand across sports, regions, and demographics—ultimately reaching hundreds of athletes.

Set for completion by 2026, the project aims to address gender gaps in sports science, where “only 6% of global research focuses solely on female physiology.” By studying sweat rates and electrolyte needs, the initiative will offer tailored insights and challenge outdated perceptions around women’s hydration strategies.

This effort aligns with Gatorade’s ‘Fuel Tomorrow’ platform, which promotes access and equity in sports for girls and underrepresented athletes. To complement the initiative, Gatorade will debut ‘Let Her Cook: The W,’ a WNBA campaign honoring league legends and rising stars. Narrated by Lisa Leslie and set to GloRilla’s track, the campaign reinforces “Gatorade’s core message: greatness comes from within.”

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