SWEAT RATE AND SWEAT ELECTROLYTE TEST

The key to a great hydration plan is knowing what you are losing while you exercise. To determine your sweat rate we measure your body mass losses through sweating and urination and take into account your fluid intake during a standardized exercise session. Knowing your sweat rate will reduce your body temperature and heart rate enabling you to maintain performance. To determine your electrolyte needs we use the gold standard whole body washdown technique. With this method we are able to determine the exact amount of electrolytes you lose in your sweat in order to help you understand what you need to replace. We will provide you the exact amount of electrolytes you lose in grams of sodium, potassium and chloride (per hour and per liter of sweat) so that you can better replace your losses and keep moving in those long hot races.