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Dr. Chris Minson explores the importance of heat training for athletes amidst climate change, emphasizing heat acclimation strategies to enhance performance in hot conditions without causing harm.

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// TOPICS COVERED

(0:00) Welcome!

(0:33) What Dr. Minson has been working on lately

(1:53) Dr. Minson’s heat adaptation testing protocol

(5:45) The common mistake cyclists make with heat training

(9:35) Combining heat training and altitude training

(15:04) Different methods of body temperature measurement

(18:47) Are non-invasive measurement tools inherently flawed?

(22:16) Passive vs active heat adaptation

(26:40) Is bare skin better at cooling than any fabric?

(31:48) Could sun sleeves help you cool better?

(34:41) Are ice slurry gels and mixes the next innovation in endurance nutrition?

(37:58) Has cooling replaced aerodynamics as the next wave of innovation in cycling?

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Alex Hutchinson’s Heat Training experience with Dr. Minson: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/running-in-the-heat/

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