At-Home Testing
PEP is triggered by moderate and strenuous workouts. It's usually intensity-dependent and more likely to result from short, high-intensity exercise than long, low-intensity workouts. However, it can also occur after extremely long and taxing workouts, such as marathons and ultramarathons [1][2]. So, if you're interested in using biomarkers to monitor your workout intensity, a home test for protein in urine can provide insights into how hard your body has worked, indicating whether your workout reached the moderate-to-strenuous level.
To test for PEP, use protein urine test strips immediately before and 30 minutes after your workout. The pre-exercise test will give you your baseline reading, which you can compare with the post-exercise results. PEP occurs in both untrained and seasoned athletes, so you can use protein testing no matter what shape you're currently in [1]. However, individuals whose bodies have adapted to the physical demands of exercise usually see their protein levels return to baseline faster, so periodically performing 24-hour urine protein testing can help you understand how well trained your body is and how well it has adapted to the physical demands of your workouts over time [3].
Whether you're just starting an exercise program or you're an experienced athlete looking to optimize your performance, monitoring post-exercise proteinuria provides essential information about the intensity levels of your workouts and how well your body is adapting to the stresses of intense exercise. Diagnox's urine protein test strips are a convenient and affordable way to monitor your workouts so you can reach your peak performance. The individually packaged strips are easy to toss into your gym bag for clinically accurate results at home or on the go.
