Interested in sweat testing?
Should I take a sweat test?
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What should I expect?
This service is ideal for:
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Athletes who struggle to perform in the heat, but can’t work out why
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Athletes who struggle with cramp, particularly late on in races
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Athletes who feel bloated, thirsty or have dry mouth, or pee frequently during training & racing
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Athletes looking for the performance gains that can be found by optimizing your approach to hydration
What is sweat testing?
Sodium is the key electrolyte you lose in your sweat and it’s crucial to your hydration status. The thing is, everyone loses a different amount of sodium in their sweat, from as little as 200mg of sodium per liter, to as much as 2,000mg/L. This is largely genetically determined, and our at-rest Sweat Test can tell you how much you lose so you can dial in your hydration strategy.
What it involves
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Sitting comfortably for ~30-45 minutes whilst our Sweat Test kit stimulates a small patch of your forearm to sweat maximally and we collect a sample
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No needles, no exercise
What you learn
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Understand your sweat sodium concentration (in milligrams per liter of sweat), so you can tailor the strength of your drinks
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A detailed report and consultation with a hydration specialist
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A fuel & hydration plan for your next race (and access to the planning software for future races)
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The science behind sweat testing