Podcast Episode

How to Use Your Sweat Rate Pattern to Create Your Hydration Plan Ep 161

Find Your Edge: Training, Sports Nutrition & Mindset Tools for Triathletes, Runners & High Achievers Chasing Performance & Longevity·Chris Newport | Tri Coach, Sports & Longevity Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist at The Endurance Edge·20 September 2026·17 min

About this episode

Your sweat rate isn't one number—it's a pattern.The amount you sweat can change dramatically depending on your sport, intensity, temperature, humidity, environment, and individual physiology.So why are we still asking, “How much should I drink per hour?” as if there's one answer that works every time?In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport breaks down how to understand your individual sweat-rate patterns and use them to make better hydration decisions.You'll learn why:Running, cycling, swimming, and indoor training can produce different sweat ratesOne hot-weather sweat-rate calculation isn't enoughFueling and hydration need to work togetherYour training partner's hydration strategy may not work for youSweat rate and sweat sodium are different pieces of the puzzleTracking several data points can help make hydration more predictablePlus, Chris introduces Hydration Edge, the new app designed to help endurance athletes turn their own sweat-rate data into personalized hydration plans.Stop guessing. Start learning your pattern.Ready to stop guessing about your hydration?  Download Hydration Edge for Apple and start turning your sweat-rate data into personalized hydration plans.Download Hydration Edge on the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hydration-edge/id6788021151 Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day? Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately. Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  Support the show🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨📚 Download our free resources:🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook