First we will analyse your urine sample to determine your initial hydration level prior to testing as this may affect your sweat response. You and the fluid you drink during the test will be weighed pre and post test to determine your fluid losses.
The Sweat Lab conducts an exercise induced sweat test using regional sweat patch analysis.
This means you will exercise with a number of sweat absorbent patches on your skin which will later be analysed by a specialist lab technician at The Sweat Lab.
Whilst there are specific protocols that your test must follow for accuracy and to avoid contamination, we have the ability to devise exercising parameters specific to each clients’ applications. The Sweat Lab has a full functional gym training setup which allows us great flexibility in our exercise protocols.
For example if you want to know how much you sweat, and how much sodium you lose in a cross training weights workout we can test you at the sweat lab doing that workout. If you are a runner, bike rider, rower or kayaker we can test you in your specific activity for best translation of results to the real world.
Our sports scientists and lab technicians will be able to advise the most appropriate testing protocol for given applications of different team sports and other activities. eg. rock climbing & boxing.
Through our network of testers we may also be able to arrange offsite testing for groups and squads at specific locations if required. Eg. Soccer field for practice, rock climbing gym.
