Hydration and sweating: How everyone sweats differently and important factors for female athletes to consider

Female Athlete Podcast

In this episode we speak to Hydration and Sweat Expert Abby Coleman.
We chat about how everybody sweats differently, be it how much an individual sweats (sweat rate) or how much sodium is being lost in that sweat. We also talk about the differences we need to consider between men and women when it comes to hydration and how women’s hydration needs may differ at certain stages of the menstrual cycle and how menopause has an impact on hydration status and what older women should be aware of.

We also speak about what advice Abby would give for people who want to learn more about their hydration whether that is through a Sweat Test or through recognising the differing signs to know if you’re a heavy sweater or a salty sweater- all very important when it comes to starting exercise optimally hydrated. Also, how much should we be drinking before, during and after exercise- is it as simple as drink to thirst?

In ‘Question Time’ this week we speak about how to run an education session around the female athlete and the menstrual cycle at your club and the language, resources and tips for breaking the barrier down and starting the conversation.

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Precision Hydration blog links:

• How to combat the dehydrating symptoms of the menopause
• Do women have different hydration needs to men?
• How to START hydrated and why that's so important
• How to rehydrate quickly and improve your recovery

Precision hydration free online Sweat Test: https://sweattest.precisionhydration.com/pages/why-personalise-your-hydration-strategy

Advanced Sweat Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh5UTX0Pcz4

Educational resources:

wwww.fitrwoman.com

www.treasureyourchest.org

Access our previous episodes:
The basics of the menstrual cycle, tracking your cycle and symptoms, plus other episodes around menstrual dysfunctions such as endometriosis and pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder:
https://femaleathletepodcast.buzzsprout.com

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*Disclaimer: Materials and content in the Female Athlete Podcast are intended as general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.