Date of Award
Spring 2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Athletic Training – Post Professional Concentration
Committee Chairperson
Sandra Fowkes Godek, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Katherine Morrison, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Nicole Cattano, Ph.D.
Abstract
Context: Sweat rate and sweat electrolyte concentration are traditionally collected for one exercise bout. The purpose of this study determined whether sweat electrolyte concentration and sweat rate varies between two modes of exercise. Methods: Twenty subjects (10 male/ 10 female) completed 2 training sessions, one hour of biking and one hour of running in a thermal neutral environment. Sweat samples by absorbent patches were used and collected at the end of exercise or when the sweat patches became full. Results: No differences in sweat rate (Bike = 1.12L/hr ± 0.58, Run 1.12L/hr ± .55, r(38)=.80, p = 1.00) but a significant difference between sex (Bike males = 1.52 ± .49, Bike females = 0.72 ± .36, Run males = 1.57 ± .35, Run females = 0.67 ± .23, p = +, Cl-, K+). Conclusion: Total sweat electrolyte concentration and sweat rate does not change during running or biking.
Recommended Citation
Webb, Daniel, "A Comparison of Sweat Rate and Sweat Electrolyte Concentrations Between Two Modes of Exercise in Trained Triathletes" (2020). West Chester University Master’s Theses. 135.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_theses/135