KoopCast Heat Mitigation Strategies with Julien Périard, PhD #229
Jun 24, 2024
Julien Périard, a Research Professor at the University of Canberra, specializes in environmental physiology and works with athletes globally. In this discussion, he reveals innovative heat mitigation strategies like ice baths, menthol gels, and slurries tailored for extreme conditions. He shares insights on heat acclimation techniques, emphasizing practical cooling interventions that athletes can implement during training. With rising temperatures affecting performance, Julien stresses the importance of personalized safety measures to maximize endurance in challenging environments.
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Prioritize Heat Acclimation
- Prioritize heat acclimation and acclimatization to improve physiological responses for heat endurance.
- Combine heat adaptations with hydration, nutrition, and cooling strategies for best race performance.
Rapid Heat Adaptation
- Heat acclimation adaptations happen rapidly, often within 10-14 days, unlike typical endurance adaptations.
- Adaptations include earlier sweating onset, higher sweat rate, and improved cardiovascular stability.
Cold Drinks and Ice Slurries
- Use cold beverages or ice slurry ingestion to cool and hydrate during races.
- Ice slurries offer greater cooling effect than cold water due to ice melting's heat absorption.
