How to Master IRONMAN 70.3 Texas Hydration
Science-first IRONMAN 70.3 Texas hydration guide with heat comparisons, sodium-fluid ranges, and race-day checkpoints for stronger, safer performance.
Author: hDrop Technologies
How to Avoid the Hidden Hyponatremia Trap: Science-Backed Hydration Rules for Endurance Athletes
A science-backed guide to preventing exercise-associated hyponatremia with context-specific fluid and sodium targets for marathon and ultra athletes.
hDrop Announces Partnership with Matt Hanson to Advance Real-Time Sweat and Sodium Monitoring in Professional Triathlon
On February 12, 2026, we announced something that represents a meaningful step forward for us at hDrop. We are partnering with Matt Hanson, one of the leading competitors on the IRONMAN Pro Series circuit, to bring real-time sweat rate and sodium loss monitoring into elite long-course triathlon training and racing. This partnership is not about…
A Scientific Review: How Accurate Is Precision Hydration Sweat Testing for Real Racing?
The Precision Hydration Pilocarpine Sweat Test was progress, but a resting sweat test is not the finish line. Precision hydration deserves credit: they were the first ones that pushed athletes from generic advice toward personalization. The problem is what happens next. Many athletes take a pilocarpine sweat sodium test at rest and then turn that…
hDrop Integration with TrainingPeaks
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How Accurate Is Precision Hydration Sweat Test?
Understanding your body’s electrolyte losses is key to optimizing hydration and performance. Many athletes turn to companies like Precision Hydration (PF&H) for personalized guidance. Their test uses a pilocarpine-based sweat stimulation method, a procedure derived from clinical cystic fibrosis diagnostics. Pilocarpine is applied to a small skin area (typically the forearm) to artificially induce sweat,…
hDrop Data Integrations
Connect your wearables data to the hDrop App At hDrop, we believe your hydration and performance insights are most powerful when combined with all your training data — heart rate, power, pace, and temperature — from your favorite wearables and fitness platforms. To make this seamless, the hDrop App integrates directly with Apple HealthKit (for…
The Ultimate Guide to Wearable Sweat Sensors: Is hDrop the Best Choice?
The Ultimate Guide to Find the Best Wearable Sweat Sensors Introduction: Why Sweat Matters Sweat. It’s more than just a sign of a good workout. It’s a window into your body’s hydration levels, electrolyte balance, and overall performance. For athletes, understanding sweat composition is crucial for optimizing training, preventing dehydration, and maximizing endurance. That’s where…
RCD Espanyol Uses hDrop’s Reusable Sweat & Hydration Sensor as We Launch Across Europe
Europe, We’re Live, RCD Espanyol Uses hDrop’s Reusable Sweat & Hydration Sensor as We Launch Across Europe We’re excited to announce hDrop’s official entry into the European market through a new distribution partnership with From Minus Zero, opening access for pro teams, dedicated amateurs, and retail consumers throughout the region. Why Sweat Data Matters (And…
Salt Capsules vs Electrolyte Drinks: Heat Hydration
When you’re training or competing in hot conditions, staying hydrated isn’t just about drinking water—it’s about replacing the sodium and other electrolytes lost in sweat. Many athletes reach for salt capsules as a convenient way to get sodium on the go. But is swallowing a salt capsule really the most effective method to keep your…