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Optimised Athletic Performance Through Sodium Sweat Testing
Athletes are constantly striving to optimise performance and gain the competitive edge. However, balancing work, training, and recovery while maintaining energy for home life can be overwhelming. It’s not uncommon for athletes to push hard in training but find they fall short when competing, recovering, or even during longer, intense sessions.
Nutrition and Hydration: The Missing Pieces of the Puzzle
Hydration is just as vital as nutrition.
- Do you experience cramps during hot training sessions or races?
- Struggle to recover after longer, harder efforts?
- Feel fatigued more easily in hot, humid conditions, chasing your thirst?
If so, you might not be getting hydration right.
Dehydration can impair performance significantly. Research shows that losing just 2-4% of body weight through sweat can reduce exercise capacity, increase fatigue, and elevate cardiovascular strain. Sodium is key in this equation, as it plays a critical role in maintaining fluid balance, absorbing water, and reducing fatigue.
Why Sodium Matters for Hydration & Performance
The Missing Link to Endurance, Recovery, and Strength.
Sodium loss varies greatly based on genetics, ranging from 200mg to 2,000mg per liter of sweat.
The Role of Sodium in Performance:
- Helps absorb and retain fluid efficiently
- Reduces fatigue and muscle cramps
- Prevents overhydration-related issues
The Risk of Overhydration:
Drinking too much water without sodium can dilute electrolyte levels, leading to hyponatremia, a condition affecting 10% of Ironman athletes.
The Performance Advantage:
A recent study found that athletes who optimized their sodium intake finished a Half Ironman 26 minutes faster than those who didn’t.
A tailored hydration strategy isn’t just about staying hydrated—it’s about maximizing endurance, recovery, and overall performance.
Advanced Testing from Precision Fuel & Hydration
In association with Precision Fuel & Hydration
Our advanced sodium sweat test in association with Precision Fuel and Hydration determines exactly how much sodium you lose. This information allows us to create a fully personalised hydration strategy, giving you the tools and knowledge to:
- Perform better in training and competition.
- Recover more effectively after long, hard sessions.
- Avoid cramps and fatigue during hot or prolonged exercise.
With the right fluid and sodium strategy, you can unlock your full potential and perform at your best, no matter the conditions.
Personalised In-person Sodium Sweat Testing – £135
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Giles Cooper
Great first meeting and assessment with Claire. A huge amount to take in but Claire guided me through the first stage. Have some clear first steps to work on in my journey to improving my hydration and nutrition to support improved training and race performances.
Kevin Smith
I had a sweat test done by Claire - I've yet to put the results into practice, but really enjoyed our discussion. She explained the process and how to put the results into practice very clearly. She also seemed to me to have a very balanced view (it was not just a sales pitch for Precision Hydration!) which gave me a lot of confidence in her advice.
Jeffrey Capper
I went to visit Claire for a sweat test. This was really useful and informative experience and Claire is very knowledgeable and helpful.