Recommendations - MX3 Hydration Testing System User Manual

MX3 Hydration
Testing System

Recommendations

Sample Collection Tips
Interpreting Measurements
Baseline Measurements /
Optimal Hydration Zones (OHZ)
The MX3 Hydration Testing System (HTS) classifies hydration status
into four possible categories: hydrated, mildly dehydrated, moderately
dehydrated and severely dehydrated, by measuring salivary
osmolarity (SOSM) based initially on populational hydration data
from users of our system.
We recommend athletes use the baseline feature within the MX3 App
to establish their personalized Optimal Hydration Zone (OHZ) (see
page 19) corresponding to their fully hydrated state. By establishing
an athlete's OHZ, the MX3 App then customizes hydration status
classifications based on their unique hydration profile.
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MX3 Recommendations for
Hydration Tracking
MX3 technology combined with a hydration protocol will
allow athletes to assess hydration, prepare for competition or
training, perform at their best, and recover fully. Follow these
recommendations to benefit most from MX3:
Assess
+ To maximize the use of the MX3 HTS, athletes should first establish
their OHZ. Routine measurements will give each athlete deeper
insight into their personal hydration fluctuations and highlight days
when an athlete requires additional hydration.
Prepare
+ In preparation for competition or training, we recommend athletes
measure their SOSM the day before training (or at least 4 hours
before training/game) to ensure the athlete has enough time to
hydrate if their SOSM score is higher than their OHZ.
+ Athletes who are consistently above their OHZ before training may
be more susceptible to dehydration and therefore may require
additional fluid intake during training and competition. They should
also be encouraged to increase their fluid intake outside of training
to improve preparation and recovery.
Perform
+ After training, athletes' SOSM scores are likely to increase as they
typically will not be able to offset all fluid losses that have occurred
during training. When SOSM scores increase by more than 100%
after exercise when compared to OHZ or pre-exercise measurement,
fluid intake during training or competition has been insufficient.
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