The Value of Sweat Sodium Testing to Endurance Athletes

18/04/2019 48 min Episodio 36
The Value of Sweat Sodium Testing to Endurance Athletes

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We've talked before (episode 1) about avoiding a heat beat down, but today we are going to talk specifically about the value of sweat sodium testing. We chat about: - What is sweat sodium testing? - Why is sodium so important? - How much sweat sodium concentration varies in athletes - What's the average? - What to do with the numbers once you have them - How we test sweat sodium concentration - Cost of testing and how to find a testing location in your area Links: Booking group or local (Memphis) testing: https://buildpeakcompete.com/hydration Find a testing center near you: https://www.precisionhydration.com/pages/book-a-sweat-test Estimate your sweat sodium with a free online test: https://www.precisionhydration.com/pages/main-sport.html?source=bpc Don't miss this week's massive list of shout outs! - Philippe Gilbert - Ben Kanute and Daniela Ryf - Makena Gates and Justin Lippert - Megan Fillnow and Patrick Parish - Todd Buckingham and Casidy Hickey - Kirsten Sass - Hart Robinson and David Collins - Our Los Locos Duathlon AG Podiums (too many to list for time sake, you know who you are!) - Ironman Memphis? - Brian and Jade at Baron's Man Cave for the tight do's