Estimating how much sodium you lose in sweat or measuring it accurately?Sweating is an essential mechanism for regulating body temperature during exercise, and it is important to understand both the amount of sweat (sweat rate) and the concentration of electrolytes, particularly sodium, in that sweat (sweat concentration) in order to develop a personalized hydration plan….
In this blog, we will be reviewing and summarizing the work that Lindsay B. Baker did on analyzing sweating rate and sweat sodium concentration in athletes. Lindsay worked on this detailed review and we will do a quick deep dive into it and the data presented. Here is the link to the scientific paper review:…
How can I measure my sweat rate to improve my hydration strategy? As athletes, it’s important to stay hydrated in order to perform at our best. But how do we know how much we need to drink to maintain proper hydration? The answer is to measure our sweat rate. Sweat rate can vary considerably from…
Hydration strategy and management during a workout is difficult for athletes, who don’t have a way of monitoring their hydration status. Sweat rates can vary significantly from individual to individual, making it difficult to gauge how much fluid needs to be replaced. Sweating is a natural response to the body’s need for water. Sweating rates…
Is there a watch that monitors hydration? Currently, smartwatches can only estimate hydration status by either user input or through bioimpedance analysis. In order to accurately measure body water through bioimpedance, the user is required to stay still for a minute. If the user does not stay still, the user’s movement will generate noise to…
Lower blood pressure. Our bodies are made up of millions of cells, which all need to be nourished and kept healthy. The way our body absorbs, processes and uses the food we eat is called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract is made up of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and…
Dehydration and respiratory rate are related. Dehydration has been shown to increase the rate of respiratory rate in several species. This is due to the role of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in controlling the rate of breathing in response to various physiological conditions. In general, the ANS is responsible for regulating the rate and…
Marathons can be long and grueling, which means that even the shortest races can require a lot of energy. To fuel your body and keep it running smoothly, it’s important to keep your fluids up. But when you’re miles and miles from the next water stop, how do you keep up your hydration without breaking…
Hyponatremia is a condition in which the blood has lower sodium in it. A substantial portion of runners have abnormally low serum sodium concentrations after completing a marathon. Excessive consumption of fluids, as evidenced by substantial weight gain while running, is the single most important factor associated with hyponatremia. Hyponatremia is a condition in which…
So, the big question is, why hydration is important? Your body is made up of mostly water, so you need to make sure you’re well-hydrated in order to keep your body healthy. Water is the best thing for your body, but other drinks such as tea and coffee also count towards your daily fluid intake….
