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Home » Blog Page » dehydration » using levelen sweat testing

Using Levelen sweat testing

July 26, 2017 By joanna

For years I have been helping athletes with their hydration issues, learning how to know what their personal signs of dehydration are and putting a plan together to help them race better in heat and humidity.  Few realize that their athletic performance and recovery is being compromised by dehydration and sodium losses they encounter.

Now, I have access to a new Sweat Test that measures electrolyte and sodium losses in your sweat.  So I want to review how I have been using Levelen sweat testing with my athletes!  (Use code NIMPA)

Here is a simple video of the testing itself when I did it for cycling.  Same test for running, but just a different exercise!  You order your kit at www.levelen,com (use NIM to get 10% off the testing kit) and within a week of sending the kit in, you get your results.  If you are a triathlete, please order the multi-sport kit which has 2 test kits – one for your run and one for the bike.  You do sweat differently whether running or cycling!

I have three clients who have done the testing so far, with another two who are waiting for their results to come in.

Client 1 – Ironman triathlete, 60 years old
Background – cramps during long distance triathlons on the run, mainly half and full Ironman distance runs.  Client calls himself a heavy sweater.

In the past, we have increased the electrolytes (they are using Salt Tabs brand) and determined the need for 1-2 Salt Tabs along with his higher electrolyte levels in his personalized Infinit drink mix.
But come race day, he would forget to take the salt tabs.  He tried Hot Shot and sometimes it worked, and sometimes it did not.

This year, we found this Levelen testing and he did the cycling and run tests.  The testing showed 2000 mg of sodium losses during the bike, and 3800 mg on the run.  With this information, we had tangible numbers to work with and the client was then able to electrolyte load adequately as well as increase the electrolyte and sodium intake on the bike and run.

He is now following the potocol more closely as the numbers validated the need for increased electrolytes, and he no longer forgets to take his electrolyte tabs!  So far, he has completed one half Ironman and improved his time by 20 minutes as he was able to run better than past races without the cramping.

Next weekend he will be competing in Ironman Santa Rosa.  Without using the Levelen testing, the client would forget to supplement adequately until it was too late.  Now, he will be supplementing appropriately and the cramping should be a symptom of the past.

Client 2 – Ultra runner, 56 years old
Symptoms – nausea and fatigue after mile 18-22 of any marathon or ultra event.  Thought it was just a part of getting older.

We developed a good hydration plan before he got his Levelen testing results.  Even with just a sweat rate test, we were able to determine that he, too was dehydrating significantly.  We electrolyte and sodium loaded the day before his next 2 x 20 mile runs, and increased his sodium and electrolyte intake during his runs.

He sent me an email and text after that first 20 miler and couldn’t believe the nausea did not happen.  He also had several other symptoms including fatigue, despondency and inability to eat go away.

‘My runs were super!  Best runs in over 4 years!  I even felt great at the end.”

We got the Levelen test results a week later and were able to improve the plan and also included some chicken broth instead of just electrolyte capsules (client is using Succeed tabs).

He just completed an ultra at 36 miles total, and felt great the whole way.

“I have a new dialogue in my head.  Rather than worrying about getting nauseous after mile 28, I was thinking about my symptoms.  And because we had talked, I was able to deduce from several symptoms that I was dehydrating, and needed to adjust my sodium intake as we discussed.”

He now wants to do more ultra events rather than cal it quits.  I think we have awakened the sleeping warrior athlete inside!  it is very exciting!

Client 3 – ultra runner, age 62
Background – started running at 50.
Symptoms – Usually tired by mile 12, heavy legs (like concrete) by mile 20-26, after 4 hours, no desire to eat or drink.  Just wants to stop and sit.

We had our first session which addressed adding electrolytes, and some blood sugar management principals.  The client ordered the Levelen testing and we got the results before the second coaching session.

He is also a heavy sweater, so we already knew that he needed to add electrolytes the day before, the morning of and add more during training runs.  This client is using Succeed tabs, but was also interested in using chicken broth and V-8 to increase sodium before the event.  Yes, you can use real food options!

He just competed a 24 hour event, which unfortunately he tripped and pulled a hamstring at mile 15, but he continued to walk 21 more miles and scaled back the plan of electrolyte use accordingly.
When I spoke to him after this event, he said:

“It was a huge improvement from prior runs. Usually I am tired at mile 12.  This time I felt like I had just started.  The ultra was fun and exciting!”

Regardless of what age you are, using the Levelen testing can help confirm your electrolyte and sodium needs during training, recovery and before and during races.  Knowing your sodium sweat rate will improve your performance so you train better, race better and recover faster!

If you would like to stop guessing how much you need, schedule your Table to Race plan and order your sweat test kit.  Together we can optimize your hydration needs to guarantee a perfect race.

Filed Under: sports nutrition Tagged With: dehydration, electrolyte, endurance, endurance athlete, ironman triathlete, levelen, race better, runner, sodium loading, sweat test, triathlete, ultra runner

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2017-05-17T19:27:45+00:00
today's session was on target releasing rigidity. You are a Master in the Path to Heal. The issues that arise to work on and release have been so right on. Thank you
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I'm not someone who responds well to 'You have to..." Joanna's style is guidance and suggestion, without absolutes. As a result of our time together, my a1c lowered to within normal range and I lost 20 lbs. 


Some of our sessions were spent exploring long-standing attitudes and behavioral patterns that didn't serve me and I was able to see my way clear of many of them.


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2021-05-24T15:59:35+00:00
I began working with Joanna a year or so ago after a stay in the hospital for kidney stones and an E Coli infection. I was concerned about what would best serve my nutritional needs and keep my kidneys healthy. In addition, my a 1 c was elevated indicating borderline diabetes. It is a condition that runs in the family so I wanted to be proactive. Simultaneously, the pandemic necessitated quarantine so our monthly sessions were an anchor to some sense of normalcy in an abnormal time.  I'm not someone who responds well to 'You have to..." Joanna's style is guidance and suggestion, without absolutes. As a result of our time together, my a1c lowered to within normal range and I lost 20 lbs.  Some of our sessions were spent exploring long-standing attitudes and behavioral patterns that didn't serve me and I was able to see my way clear of many of them. Joanna is a body-mind-spirit professional whose services can be offered either in person or online. With her supportive coaching, you will experience positive life changes too.
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Nutrition in Motion PA - whole body nutrition & eating disorder recovery coach
2021-05-24T15:53:24+00:00
"I started working with Joanna a little over a year ago, after being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. After creating and following a gluten free diet plan for the last year, I have felt so much better! My blood tests show a great reduction in inflammatory markers, and my digestion improved. Joanna also went above and beyond by helping me manage other issues related to women's health, stress, and lifestyle. Overall, Joanna helped me return my health (and life) to a degree of normalcy greater than I ever could've hoped for."  GA
https://nutrition-in-motion.net/testimonials/greater-degree-of-normalcy-than-i-expected

I am able to stay healthier!

"BECAUSE I have worked with you in the Be Whole program, I have been able to stay healthier despite the stress of COVID, my mother in the hospital and losing my job. 



It is because you taught me how to expand my nutrition options which were best for me.  You worked through my stress and showed me how emotional support is critical to my health.   I can consciously see more positive now, and how it is related to my eating." - GT

Nutrition in Motion PA - whole body nutrition & eating disorder recovery coach
2020-05-20T14:32:46+00:00
"BECAUSE I have worked with you in the Be Whole program, I have been able to stay healthier despite the stress of COVID, my mother in the hospital and losing my job.  It is because you taught me how to expand my nutrition options which were best for me.  You worked through my stress and showed me how emotional support is critical to my health.   I can consciously see more positive now, and how it is related to my eating." - GT
https://nutrition-in-motion.net/testimonials/i-am-able-to-stay-healthier

Meeting you was the best thing!

Dear Joanna,


Thank you for helping me to appreciate and to help my body to be amazing. Your advice is still ringing in my ears even 10 years later.


Be well and keep up the great work. Meeting you at BNI (Business Networking International) was the best thing that happened to me through that group.


Your friend, with love,

TN


 

Nutrition in Motion PA - whole body nutrition & eating disorder recovery coach
2019-11-29T19:14:27+00:00
Dear Joanna, Thank you for helping me to appreciate and to help my body to be amazing. Your advice is still ringing in my ears even 10 years later. Be well and keep up the great work. Meeting you at BNI (Business Networking International) was the best thing that happened to me through that group. Your friend, with love, TN  
https://nutrition-in-motion.net/testimonials/i-see-my-body-as-amazing

Joanna is terrific – she gives you options!

"Joanna (the main nutritionist) is terrific - she’s met me where I am, and never once used the word “should.” I’m convinced it’s this friendly, nonjudgmental atmosphere that’s allowed me to make slow but steady progress toward my goal of eating healthier to ward off the inflammation and pain caused by my back problems.



She doesn’t give you rules - she gives you options, suggestions... I’ve been able to make changes already that I never would have believed possible, and I’d recommend Nutrition in Motion to anyone who asked.
?"  KM

Nutrition in Motion PA - whole body nutrition & eating disorder recovery coach
2019-11-07T22:23:20+00:00
"Joanna (the main nutritionist) is terrific - she’s met me where I am, and never once used the word “should.” I’m convinced it’s this friendly, nonjudgmental atmosphere that’s allowed me to make slow but steady progress toward my goal of eating healthier to ward off the inflammation and pain caused by my back problems. She doesn’t give you rules - she gives you options, suggestions... I’ve been able to make changes already that I never would have believed possible, and I’d recommend Nutrition in Motion to anyone who asked. ?"  KM
https://nutrition-in-motion.net/testimonials/joanna-is-terrific-she-gives-you-options

I was able to move into peace versus anger

"I was able to move into peace rather than anger after our Be Whole session with emotional release.

You were able to get to the issue quickly and 'release this shit' so I could move on."  LF

Nutrition in Motion PA - whole body nutrition & eating disorder recovery coach
2019-10-17T16:32:07+00:00
"I was able to move into peace rather than anger after our Be Whole session with emotional release. You were able to get to the issue quickly and 'release this shit' so I could move on."  LF
https://nutrition-in-motion.net/testimonials/i-was-able-to-move-into-peace-versus-anger
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