Why Hydration Can Make or Break your Performance.

When athletes do not have a structured hydration plan, performance drops faster than most people realise. Even mild dehydration reduces blood volume, which forces the heart to work harder and limits oxygen delivery to working muscles. The result? Earlier fatigue, slower reaction time, reduced power output, and impaired decision-making. In endurance and high-intensity sport, that small drop in fluid balance can mean the difference between holding pace and fading badly in the final stages. Simply put, no hydration strategy equals preventable performance loss.

What is Sweat Testing?

Sodium is the key electrolyte you lose in your sweat and it is crucial to your hydration status. Everyone loses a different amount of sodium in their sweat, from as little as 200mg of sodium per litre, to as much as 2,000mg/L. This is genetically determined and our at-rest Sweat Test can tell you how much you lose.

This test is ideal for

• Athletes who struggle to perform in the heat but cannot work out why.
• Athletes who struggle with cramp, particularly late on in races
• Athletes who feel bloated, thirsty or have a dry mouth, or pee frequently during training and racing.
• Athletes looking for the performance gains that can be found by optimising your approach to hydration.